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Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

Lily the Piglet is an intermediate amigurumi pattern for a 26 cm tall soft toy crocheted in sport weight yarn. The pattern includes full instructions for the head, body, arms, legs, ears, muzzle and tail, plus tips for joints and assembly. You will learn shaping, color changes and finishing techniques to create a neat, professional-looking toy.

Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed step-by-step rounds, helpful photos and sewing guides make assembly straightforward. The pattern uses plastic doll joints or button-and-thread options and includes embroidery instructions for the nostrils.

Why You'll Love This Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple rounds with charming details that really bring the piglet to life. I enjoy how the color-contrasting hooves and snout add personality with minimal extra work. The pattern taught me a reliable way to attach joints and hide yarn tails neatly, which makes the finished toy durable and tidy. Sewing and shaping the muzzle is so satisfying and gives Lily a sweet expression that I always smile at.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customise this pattern to create different characters; try swapping the pink shades for greys or browns to make other farm animals.

Want a tiny keychain version? Use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook to scale the pattern down — perfect for gifts and bag charms.

For a chunkier, cuddlier piglet, use a bulkier yarn and larger hook; the stuffing will give a much softer, plush feel.

I often change eye size or use embroidered eyes for a child-safe option; smaller safety eyes or embroidered stitched eyes completely change the expression.

Try adding a tiny crocheted scarf, hat or bow to give Lily seasonal looks — Christmas, Easter or birthday themes work wonderfully.

Use felt for simple clothing or add tiny buttons and a little vest to create a wardrobe for your piglet if you want to make a set of characters.

If I want posable limbs I use wire inside the arms and legs, but the plastic doll joints are great for a clean look and easier assembly.

I sometimes embroider a small heart or initials on the foot to personalise the gift; this small detail gives the toy extra meaning.

Experiment with different yarn textures — cotton for a crisp look or acrylic for a plush, soft finish — to suit the recipient.

To create a family of piglets, vary eye sizes, yarn shades and small accessories so each one has its own personality and charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when instructed can make eye placement and shaping difficult; place a stitch marker between rounds 24 and 25 on the head to mark the face centre as shown and use it as a guide. ✗ Not stuffing gradually will result in lumps or a floppy shape; add small amounts of fiberfill after every few rounds and shape as you go for an even finish. ✗ Forgetting to change yarn color cleanly can leave loose ends showing; use the described changing yarn method and knot/tuck tails securely inside the work. ✗ Rushing assembly and not pinning parts leads to asymmetry; pin ears, limbs and muzzle in place before sewing to ensure even placement and correct alignment.

Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

Make Lily the Piglet, a sweet handmade amigurumi you will adore. This pattern guides you through crocheting a soft piglet with shaping, color changes and assembly tips. You will learn to attach joints and embroider features to bring Lily to life — perfect for gifting or keeping as a cuddly companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lily the Piglet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Alize 'Cotton Gold' sport weight cotton-acrylic blend, 329 m = 100 g (14 wpi / 2: fine).
  • 02
    Approximately 55 g (180 m) light pink yarn (main color).
  • 03
    Approximately 20 g (66 m) dark pink yarn (contrast color for hooves, ears, snout).
  • 04
    Small amounts of black or dark brown embroidery floss for nostrils.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.50 mm (recommended) or 2.5-3.0 mm (US size 2/C - 3/D) depending on your tension
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3.00 mm (optional according to yarn)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill or wadding for stuffing
  • 04
    9 mm (3/8") safety eyes (or buttons, beads, felt)
  • 05
    Two 20 mm (4/5") and two 15 mm (3/5") plastic doll joints or alternatives (safety eyes/buttons with thread)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 08
    Stitch marker
  • 09
    Pins for positioning parts (optional)
  • 10
    Embroidery needle and black/dark brown embroidery floss

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— Size :

Info :

26 cm (10 1/4") from head to toe, when crocheted with sport weight cotton-acrylic blend and a 2,50 mm hook.

— Head :

Info :

With light pink yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 3 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

sc 2, inc, (sc 6, inc) x 5, sc 4 (48)

Round 9 :

(sc 7, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10-15 :

sc in each st (54)

Info :

On round 16 place a stitch marker between stitches 24 and 25 (around the loops on top of the 25th stitch). This marks the center of the face, use it as a guide when placing the eyes.

Round 16-17 :

sc in each st (54)

Round 18 :

sc 11, inc, (sc 2, inc) x 2, sc 13, inc, (sc 2, inc) x 2, sc 16 (60)

Round 19-21 :

sc in each st (60)

Round 22 :

sc 3, dec, (sc 8, dec) x 5, sc 5 (54)

Round 23 :

(sc 7, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 24 :

sc 2, dec, (sc 6, dec) x 5, sc 4 (42)

Info :

Attach safety eyes to either side of the stitch marker, between rows 16 and 17, leaving 10 stitches (count 9 holes) between them.

Round 25 :

(sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 26 :

sc, dec, (sc 4, dec) x 5, sc 3 (30)

Round 27 :

(sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 28 :

(dec, sc 2) x 6 (18)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Stuff the head firmly.

— Muzzle :

Info :

With dark pink yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(inc3 x 2, sc) x 2 (14)

Infos :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. (Further shaping rounds follow on next steps when attaching muzzle.)

Info :

Stuff the muzzle firmly and sew it to the head. Embroider the nostrils. Use yarn to shape the head (see assembly section).

— EARS (make 2) :

Info :

With dark pink yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

sc in each st (6)

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x 3 (9)

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 5 :

sc, inc, (sc 3, inc) x 2, sc 2 (15)

Round 6 :

(sc 4, inc) x 3 (18)

Round 7-9 :

sc in each st (18)

Round 10 :

(dec, sc) x 6 (12)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Flatten the ears and sew them to the head.

— ARMS (make 2) :

Info :

With dark pink yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 7 (7)

Round 2 :

inc x 7 (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

Crochet round 4 in back loops only. sc in each st (21)

Round 5 :

sc 7, dec, (sc, dec) x 2, sc 6 (18)

Round 6 :

sc 4, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 3 (16)

Round 7 :

sc 8, dec, sc 6 (15)

Info :

Change to light pink yarn for the arm length and hoof shaping as instructed.

Round 8 :

sc in each st (15) [with light pink yarn]

Round 9 :

sc 7, dec, sc 6 (14)

Info :

Stuff firmly. Turn the arm so the end of the round is at the back of the arm. Make a long vertical stitch along the front of the hoof with light pink yarn, going from round 7 straight down, draw it very tight and knot the yarn ends together.

Round 10 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 11 :

sc 7, dec, sc 5 (13)

Round 12 :

sc in each st (13)

Round 13 :

sc 7, dec, sc 4 (12)

Round 14 :

sc in each st (12)

Round 15 :

sc 7, dec, sc 3 (11)

Round 16-23 :

sc in each st (11)

Info :

On the left arm only, sc in next 6 stitches. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on. Attach the 15 mm joint between rounds 22 and 23, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 24 :

sc 5, dec x 3 (8)

Round 25 :

dec x 2, leave rest of the sts unworked (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening.

— LEGS (make 2) :

Info :

With dark pink yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Infos :

Continue shaping following the same style as the arms for hoof and leg shaping, changing to light pink yarn for the leg length and making vertical stitch on the hoof as shown in the photos.

Round 24 :

sc 5, dec x 3 (8)

Round 25 :

dec x 2, leave rest of the sts unworked (6)

Info :

Attach the 20 mm joint between rounds 27 and 28 on the left leg only, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body. Finish stuffing and close the opening as instructed for arms.

Round 29 :

sc 9, dec, sc 2 (12)

Round 30 :

sc 2, dec x 5 (7)

Round 31 :

sc, dec, leave the rest of the sts unworked (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and fasten off. Pick up remaining stitches and close the opening.

— BODY :

Info :

With light pink yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 3 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8-14 :

sc in each st (42)

Info :

Turn the body so the last stitch of round 14 is at the center of the back. Attach the legs to either side of the body, between rounds 8 and 9.

Round 15 :

sc 9, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 9 (38)

Round 16 :

sc 18, dec, sc 18 (37)

Round 17 :

(sc 11, dec) x 2, sc 11 (35)

Round 18 :

sc 4, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 3 (33)

Info :

Start stuffing the body. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the body firmly.

Round 19 :

sc 16, dec, sc 15 (32)

Round 20 :

dec, sc 30 (31)

Round 21 :

sc 7, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 6 (29)

Round 22 :

sc 14, dec, sc 13 (28)

Round 23 :

sc 10, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 8 (26)

Round 24 :

(dec, sc 11) x 2 (24)

Round 25 :

sc 6, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 5 (22)

Round 26 :

sc 9, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 7 (20)

Round 27 :

dec, sc 18 (19)

Round 28 :

sc 9, dec, sc 8 (18)

Round 29 :

sc in each st (18)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Attach the arms to either side of the body between rows 24 and 25. Finish stuffing the body. Sew the head to the body.

— TAIL :

Info :

With light pink yarn:

Round 1 :

ch 11, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch, crocheted into the loops on the back of the chain (20)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Sew the tail to the body just above round 9.

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

Sew the muzzle and ears to the head and embroider the nostrils before sewing the head to the body for easier finishing. Use whip stitch or mattress stitch to sew pieces together, adding stuffing before closing seams.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the ears to the head by placing each ear just below round 6 and sew flat inserting the needle through both layers to secure them.
  • Sew the head to the body using whip stitch or mattress stitch, adding a bit more stuffing before closing the seam to ensure a smooth neck join.
  • Attach the legs to either side of the body between rounds 8 and 9, making sure the last stitch of round 14 is at the center of the back to keep symmetry.
  • Attach the arms to either side of the body between rounds 24 and 25, and position joints so the stems face towards the body before locking in place.
  • Sew the tail to the body just above round 9 and embroider the nostrils with black or dark brown embroidery floss; finish by hiding all yarn tails securely under the head or inside pieces.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral; do not join rounds or turn your work unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round and to keep track of rounds during shaping.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly; add fiberfill gradually after every few rounds to keep the shape even and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Always pin pieces in place before sewing to ensure accurate placement and symmetry before final stitching.

Lily the Piglet is a charming little companion to crochet and customise with love. Make one for a nursery shelf, a special friend or a thoughtful handmade gift that will be cherished. 🧸 Sew carefully, embroider sweet features, and enjoy every stitch you make. 🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 26 cm (10 1/4") tall when using the recommended sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the final size and texture; choose an appropriate hook and expect the toy to be larger with thicker yarn or smaller with finer yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases, and crocheting in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, assembly choices and how much finishing detail you add.