PREMISE
I love to be surrounded by creative people, for all crafts.
Therefore of course I’m in some crafts groups on Facebook and more specifically crochet and sewing groups.
One of the things I noticed in various crochet groups is that most of the people (and I am definitely one of them) don’t like sewing parts.
So I decided to start creating some animals amigurumi with NO SEWING at all!!
And here we are with the first one of this collection.
The pattern in this page is totally free, but it’s intellectual property of Elendipity.
You can use it and, of course, you can sell the final products you create, but you cannot sell the pattern or any alteration of the pattern.
You should also credit Elendipity (as pattern creator) whenever you create it, share it and/or sell it.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!!
There is also an inexpensive ad-free pdf version of the pattern with more than 50 photos to explain you the process step by step, you can buy it here.
HOW TO
This amigurumi is worked from the front to the back of the animal, so you will begin from the muzzle, the head and you will continue working in round creating the ears, then the legs and finally the tail.
MATERIAL
I used:
- For the small pig, Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6, colour n. 045 (Pink) – 12gr / Crochet hook 3mm
- For the big pig, Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8, colour n. 043 (Baby Pink) – 15gr / Crochet hook 3.5mm
- safety eyes
- stitch marker
- stuffing
- darning needle
I bought the yarn at Hobbii.
TERMS
Here below the list of the stitches (US terms) that we are going to use for this project.
- MC = Magic Circle
- CH = Chain
- SS = Slip Stich
- SC = Single Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- INC (Increase) = 2 stitches in the same stitch
- DEC (Decrease) = 1 stitch worked over two stitches – it would be better if you know how to do Invisible Decrease.
- st = stitches
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- FLO = Front Loop Only
- BOBBLE = Bobble stitch is 5 DC together + 1 CH and more specifically: 1. Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, pull through (you will have now 3 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through only 2 loops and you will now have 2 loops on your hook; 2. Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, pull through (you will have now 4 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through only 2 loops, you will now have 3 loops on your hook; 3. Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, pull through (you will have now 5 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through only 2 loops, you will now have 4 loops on your hook; 4. Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, pull through (you will have now 6 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through only 2 loops, you will now have 5 loops on your hook; 5. Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, pull through (you will have now 7 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through only 2 loops, you will now have 6 loops on your hook; 6. Yarn over and pull through all the 6 loops and now you do 1 CH
- Number in brackets, at the end of each round, indicates the total stitches for the round.
- Instruction between * … * means you have to repeat what is between the asterisks by the times indicated after the second asterisk.
- Instruction between ( … ) means you have to do all the stitches in the brackets in the same stitch.
- You will always find the acronym of the stitch and a number close to it; if the number is before the name of the stitch, it means that you will have to repeat those stitches in the same space. For example: 5 DC = 5 Double Crochet in the same stitch / DC 5 = 5 Double Crochet in the next 5 stitches
There is also an inexpensive ad-free pdf version of the pattern with more than 50 photos to explain you the process step by step, you can buy it here.
Shall we start?
Let’s go!!
START
Create a MC and work R1 in the MC
- ROUND 1
SC 6 (6)
- ROUND 2
BLO * SC 2, INC * x 2 (8)
- ROUND 3
FLO * INC, SC 1 * x 4 (12)
- ROUND 4
* SC 1, INC * x 6 (18)
- ROUND 5
* INC, SC 2 * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 6
* SC 3, INC * x 6 (30)
- ROUND 7
SC 11, Right Ear (FLO: 1 HDC, 1 DC, 3CH, SS 1 on top DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC), SC 6, Left Ear (FLO: 1 HDC, 1 DC, 3CH, SS 1 on top DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC), SC 11 (30 + 2 ears)
- ROUND 8
SC 10, INC, BLO DC 1, INC, SC 4, INC, BLO DC 1, INC, SC 10 (34)
- ROUND 9
SC 10, DEC, SC 1, DEC, SC 4, DEC, SC 1, DEC, SC 10 (30)
- ROUND 10
SC 2, Leg (FLO: bobble), SC 25, Leg (FLO: bobble), SC 1 (30 + 2 Legs)
- ROUND 11
SC 2, BLO SC 1, SC 25, BLO SC 1, SC 1 (30)
- ROUND 12, 13, 14 (3 rounds)
SC 30 (30)
- ROUND 15
SC 3, Leg (FLO: bobble), SC 25, Leg (FLO: bobble) (30 + 2 Legs)
- ROUND 16
SC 3, BLO SC 1, SC 25, BLO SC 1 (30)
- ROUND 17
SC 30 (30)
- ROUND 18
* SC 3, DEC * x 6 (24)
- ROUND 19
* DEC, SC 2 * x 3, DEC, Tail (FLO: SS 1, 10 CH, – starting from the 2nd CH from the hook – SS 9 and SS 1 in same FLO where you did the first SS), SC 1, * DEC, SC 2 * x 2 (18)
- ROUND 20
* DEC, SC 1 * x 6 (12)
For the 4th DEC you will do a normal DEC, not Invisible Decrease because you will have a normal SC + a BLO
- ROUND 21
* DEC * x 6 (6)
And HERE WE ARE: your PIG amigurugmi no sewing is done! 🐷🐖
Now you can decide to leave it like this or to add a keychain.
You can create it in different sizes and colours!
I hope you enjoyed this Free Pattern 
At this link you can find the same pattern but it’s an ad-free PDF version with more than 50 photos that will guide step by step through the process.
I have other many patterns available that you can find at this link.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any explanation for the pattern – you can write me here.
I also offer crochet lessons (both in person or online) if you need some help with crochet creations and reading patterns.
You find all the info for the classes at this link.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!
Happy Crochet!
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Hi, I’m Eleonora. I grew up in Milan and have been living in London since 2019. I left a corporate career to turn my lifelong passion for crafts into a full-time creative business. Creating with my hands has always been part of who I am – from crochet to sewing, from small handmade projects to full garments. I also have a soft spot for animals, especially cats. I started crocheting at a young age and later taught myself how to sew through books and online tutorials. Over time, I began experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and materials, discovering just how powerful and calming handmade creativity can be. That journey led me to share my knowledge online, first through YouTube and later through classes, patterns, and workshops. Today, I’m a crochet and sewing teacher, helping others learn at their own pace and find confidence through making.
Thank you so much for this “no sew” pattern!
It worked up so fast and turned out adorable. I used tiny pompom eyes and sewed them on tightly because it is for my
1 yr old grandson. It will fit perfectly in his chubby little hand. I plan to make the cat and the cow next. Love them.
Thank you very much Pamela for your kind words!
I would love to see your PIG creation for your grandson, please send me an email at info@elendipity-com.stackstaging.com or on instagram @_elendipity_
I will release the cow pattern soon 🙂
Have a lovely day!
Eleonora