Piglet Winnie the Pooh crochet creation brings to life a beloved character from children’s literature with delightful softness and playful detail. Featuring large floppy ears, a round pink nose, expressive black eyes, and a beaming smile, this handmade Piglet-inspired amigurumi doll is perfect for fans of classic storybook figures. The use of soft pink and magenta tones, along with the simple striped body, captures the gentle personality and comforting aesthetic of a well-loved friend.
Whether you’re an amigurumi enthusiast or just beginning your crochet journey, this Piglet-style plushie is a fun and satisfying project. With its friendly design and nostalgic feel, it makes a lovely gift for children or collectors. Add it to a themed nursery, use it as a cuddly companion, or include it in a classic characters collection.
Pattern Here
Piglet-Inspired Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Final Size: Approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall
Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Hook Size: 2.5 mm
Recommended Yarn:
- Light pink (for head, arms, legs, ears inner part) – Cotton or acrylic DK
- Dark pink (for body and ears outer part)
- Black (embroidery thread for smile and eyebrows)
- Small amount of dark brown or black yarn for details
- Safety eyes: 10 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors
Abbreviations (US terms):
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- BLO = back loop only
Head (light pink)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7–13: sc around (36)
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 17: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9 and 10, about 8 stitches apart.
Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 18: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Body (dark pink)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6–18: sc around (30)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 21: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff the body.
Rnd 22: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Optional: embroider a horizontal black line around the body at mid-height.
Arms (make 2, light pink)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3–10: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly and close the opening with a few stitches. Leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2, light pink)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4–7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 9–12: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2 – outer dark pink, inner light pink)
Outer (dark pink)
Rnd 1: ch 7
Rnd 2: starting from second ch from hook, sc in next 5, 3 sc in last ch, continue on other side: sc in next 4, 2 sc in last (14)
Rnd 3–7: sc around, shaping the ear
Fasten off.
Inner (light pink)
Same as outer ear.
Sew inner and outer ear together and attach to the head.
Nose (dark pink)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Fasten off, sew to the face between the eyes.
Tail (optional)
Using light pink, ch 10, roll into a spiral and sew to the lower back of the body.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach arms on the sides of the body near the top.
- Sew legs to the bottom of the body.
- Sew ears to the top sides of the head.
- Sew the nose, then embroider the smile and eyebrows with black thread.
- Weave in all ends securely.
