Welcome to your next favorite handmade project! The Crocheted Piggy Rug is a delightful, cozy, and playful addition to any child’s bedroom, nursery, or play space. Combining warmth with a heavy dose of personality, this charming rug is surprisingly practical and makes a wonderful statement piece for your home.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the materials, basic stitches, and step-by-step construction needed to bring your very own sweet piggy rug to life.
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Bulky weight cotton yarn or thick t-shirt yarn in soft pink (main color), plus small amounts of dark pink or black for facial features.
- Crochet Hook: Size L/11 (8.0 mm) or size needed to obtain firm tension.
- Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, and scissors.
- Optional: Non-slip rug backing or fabric glue to apply to the underside for safety on hardwood or tile floors.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Base (Pig Face): Using your main pink yarn, ch 2. Work 6 sc in the second ch from the hook (6 sts).
Round 2: Inc in every st around (12 sts).
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sts). Continue increasing evenly in each subsequent round (e.g., 2 sc, inc, then 3 sc, inc, etc.) until your circle reaches your desired rug size (approx. 30 inches across). Sl st to join, fasten off, and weave in ends. - Snout: Using contrasting dark pink yarn, ch 4. Work 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the opposite side of the chain, work 1 sc, 2 sc in the last ch (8 sts). Work 2 more rounds of even sc to create a small oval, then fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Ears (Make 2): Using main pink yarn, ch 6.
Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, work 5 sc, turn (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, dec, 1 sc, dec, turn (3 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, 3 sc together, fasten off leaving a long tail. - Eyes & Cheeks (Make features): Embroider two simple closed eyes and rosy cheeks onto the upper half of the main circular base using black and dark pink yarn, or crochet small flat circles to attach.
- Assembly: Position the snout securely in the center of the face and sew in place using the yarn tail. Attach the two ears to the top edge of the rug, angling them slightly outward for a playful look.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Tight Tension: Rugs need to withstand foot traffic. Keep your stitches firm and even so the fabric stays sturdy and maintains its flat shape.
- Block Your Work: If the edges curl slightly, lightly steam or block the finished rug to ensure it lays completely flat on the floor.
- Secure All Ends: Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose tails securely on the wrong side of the rug to prevent unraveling during use or washing.
- Add Non-Slip Backing: For safety in nurseries or playrooms, attach a non-slip grip fabric or hot glue dots to the back of the rug to prevent sliding on smooth surfaces.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: