How To Crochet A Cute Little Piggy Free Pattern With Step By Step Turorial

Make a cute and easy Crochet Little Piggy with this free pattern that has simple steps and special details to make your project fun and unique.

A Note About the Pattern:

• The crochet idea was first shared by Uncle Jup, Auntie Gee Crochet through the original video tutorial.

Their Crochet Little Piggy is a small, stuffed crochet project that is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.This little piggy measures about 4 to 5 inches tall when finished, making it a perfect size to hold or display. It has a round body, tiny ears, a cute snout, and a curly tail, capturing the sweet features of a pig. All you need are basic supplies: pink yarn, a crochet hook appropriate for the yarn, stuffing to fill the toy, and safety eyes or small beads for the eyes.

Cute Crochet Little Piggy Free Pattern For keychain

Crochet Little Piggy is a great project to practice crocheting in the round and assembling small parts. The tutorial clearly guides you through each step, starting with the body, then adding ears, nose, and tail, followed by sewing the parts together.

It is an enjoyable and easy-to-follow pattern that provides a satisfying result. Once completed, the little piggy can serve as a toy, a cute decoration, or even a keychain accessory. It's a friendly, fun way to build your crochet skills while making something adorable.Crochet Little Piggy is a great project to practice crocheting in the round and assembling small parts. The tutorial clearly guides you through each step, Making this piggy involves crocheting separate pieces, stuffing them lightly, and neatly stitching them to form the finished toy. It's an enjoyable and easy-to-follow pattern that provides a satisfying result

Crochet Pig Keychain Pattern

Creating a pig keychain in crochet combines approachable shaping with charming animal details for a whimsical accessory or gift. This pattern guides each stage, from the oval-based head/body worked in rounds to the slip-stitched closure and textured snout. Simple flat ears and clever assembly yield a plump, cartoon-style pig ideal for children or animal lovers.

Pattern Basic Points

Essential Features:

• The pig's body and head are constructed as one piece using an oval base for a realistic profile.
• Small separate ears and an oval snout are crocheted and sewn in place for prominent features.
• Assembly includes firmly sewing on ears and snout and affixing safety eyes or embroidery.
• Designed to fit on a keyring, but can also be made as a toy or embellishment.

Special Notes

• Pattern uses the chain, single crochet, increases, and decreases, as well as basic double and treble crochet for the ears.
• Ovals are achieved by working around both sides of a foundation chain, which is ideal for animal heads and other oblong shapes.
• For beginners new to seamless joins, each round (except for continuous ones) is closed with a slip stitch for clarity.
• For durability as a keychain, ensure all pieces are sewn on securely and ends are deeply woven in.

Skill Level

Beginner
This pattern uses only core crochet techniques (chain, single crochet, increases, decreases) plus simple double and treble crochet stitches for the ears, making it suitable for crocheters building foundational skills and confidence.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic in pink (main), a scrap of darker pink for the snout (optional)
• Hook: 2.5mm or to match your yarn for tight, amigurumi-like fabric
• Yarn Needle: For sewing and weaving ends
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Safety Eyes (or black thread to embroider): 5-6mm recommended
• Keychain ring with chain: For attachment (optional)
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional): To help keep track of rounds

Measurements, Gauge, and Stitch Pattern

Finished Size:
Pig head/body will measure approx. 5-7 cm (2-2.75") long and 4-5 cm (1.5-2") wide.

Gauge:
No strict gauge. Aim for a firm, dense fabric so stuffing does not show through; 22-26 sc = 10cm/4" is a typical reference.

Stitch Pattern:
Entirely single crochet with increases ("V"), decreases ("A"), and basic double/treble crochet for the ears.

Stitch Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc (“x”)	single crochet
inc (“V”)	increase (2 sc in same st)
dec (“A”)	decrease (sc two together)
dc (“f”)	double crochet
tr	treble crochet
sl st (“C”)	slip stitch
MR	magic ring
st(s)	stitch(es)
FO	fasten off

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring (MR): Adjustable loop to begin crocheting in the round; useful for working in very few stitches without center hole.
• Oval Base: Made by working single crochets around both sides of a foundation chain, increasing at both ends for a rounded shape.
• Increase (inc/V): Work 2 sc in the same stitch.
• Decrease (dec/A): Single crochet two stitches together.
• Slip Stitch (C): Used for seamless round closure.

Pattern Instructions

Body/Head

Foundation:

• Ch 7.

Round 1:

• Start in 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 4 sc (next 4 chs), 3 sc in last ch (around end to opposite side of foundation chain),
• Continue along the other side: 4 sc, 1 inc/V in last ch.
• Sl st (C) to close round.

Round 2:

• Ch 1. 2 inc/V, 4 sc, 4 inc/V, 4 sc, 2 inc/V.
• Sl st to close.

Round 3:

• 24 sc around.
• Sl st to close.

Round 4:

• 24 sc around.
• Sl st to close.

Round 5:

• Ch 1. ([1 sc, 1 inc] repeat 2 times), 4 sc, 1 inc, ([1 sc, 1 inc] repeat 3 times), 6 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc.
• (This gives 32 stitches around.)
• Sl st to close.

Rounds 6-8:

• 32 sc each round.
• Sl st to close.

Round 9:

• Ch 1. 2 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, ([1 sc, 1 dec] 3 times), 6 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec.
• Sl st to close.

Round 10:

• Ch 1. 2 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 2 dec.
• Sl st to close.

Round 11:

• 8 sc total (Begin to close and shape the head/body).
• Stuff before completely closing if using as a plush.
• Sl st, FO. Weave in tail.

Ears (Make 2)

For each Ear:

• Chain 4.
• In the chain, work: 1 sc, 1 double crochet (dc/f), 1 treble crochet (tr).
• Ch 1, turn.
• 3 sc across (over previous stitches).
• FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Snout

• Form a magic ring (MR).
• 6 sc into the ring, pull to close.

Round 2:

• Ch 1. 1 sc, 3 sc in one st, 2 sc, 3 sc in one st, 1 sc.
• Sl st to join. FO, leave a tail for sewing.
• Sew on the snout first, centered towards the "bottom" (widest side) of the oval face.

Eye Attachment

• Use 5-6mm safety eyes (insert before closing final body round), or embroider with black thread/yarn as desired.

Pink Part

• Round 1: 6 sc (6)
• Round 2: (sc, inc) × 2 (8)
• Round 3: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
• Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
• Round 6: 15 sc (15)
• Round 7: (sc, dec) × 5 (10)
• Round 8: 5 dec (5)

Leaf

• R1:Make a magic ring ,ch3 ,slst *5
• Attach leaf on pink part

Assembly & Finished SizeUse the yarn tails to stitch the snout securely all around.

• Sew both flat ears to the top sides, shaping them slightly as you secure with a few stitches on each base.
• Insert and fasten safety eyes (or embroider eyes) symmetrically above the snout.
• Hide all ends well inside the stuffed body for durability.
• Attach a jump ring/keychain securely to the top with remaining yarn or using a sewing loop.

The completed pig typically measures about 5-7 cm (2-2.75") long-sized for a palm or keyring, but can be adjusted slightly by changing yarn thickness or hook size.

Conclusion

This pig keychain demonstrates oval construction techniques, practical use of amigurumi stitches, and basic facial shaping. Using both linear and round crochet, the body comes together seamlessly, while accessible doubled ears and a shaped snout provide character and texture. With its approachable construction sequence, this pattern serves as a useful learning tool as well as a creative outlet-offering a finished piece suitable for everyday carry, playful gift-giving, or desk display. This pattern also invites color, size, and detail adaptation for future projects or themed variations.