Pigs might be the most underrated animal in crochet. They have everything a great keychain needs: a round little body, big floppy ears, a snout that practically begs for embroidery, and a curly tail you can crochet in about two minutes. Better still, pigs are genuinely popular amigurumi — so there is a solid pool of free patterns out there.
I went through the pig-keychain SERP, opened every promising pattern, and verified that each one below is genuinely free with the full instructions on the page (or in a free full-length video). No licensed characters, no paywalls, no mirror-site reposts. Here are 10 free crochet pig keychain patterns you can start tonight.
Quick Picks: 10 Free Crochet Pig Keychain Patterns
| Pattern | Format | Size / Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Kate — Amigurumi Pig Keychain | Written (UK terms) | Pocket-size | A quick first pig |
| Modesty by Laura — This Little Piggy Keychain | Written (US terms) | Worsted-weight mini | Beginners with scrap yarn |
| Ami Saigon — Pink Pig | Written + video | Tiny lucky-charm pig | Follow-along learning |
| Wool Pattern — Sweetest Crochet Pig Keyring | Written + video | Palm-sized, plush yarn | Soft, squishy texture |
| Wool Pattern — Sweet Crochet Piggy Keychain | Written + video | Pig-head keychain, 2.5 mm hook | True beginners |
| AmivuiStudio — Pig Amigurumi | 2-part video | Mini amigurumi pig | Visual learners |
| Spanish Pig Tutorial (English subtitles) | 2-part video | Head-only mini | A tiny pendant-size pig |
| EasyCrochet — DIY Fluffies Mini Pig | Partner page (free) | ~1 hour mini | A super-fast gift |
| Pocket Yarnlings — Free Crochet Pig | Written | Fingering/sport weight | Delicate mini lovers |
| The Sun and the Turtle — Amigurumi Pig | Written | Classic mini | A designer classic |
1. Amigurumi Pig Keychain by Lucy Kate Crochet
LucyKateCrochet’s free amigurumi pig keychain pattern is a pocket-size pig that the designer describes as one of her simplest and quickest makes. The full pattern is written out on the page, and the little details — floppy ears, stitched snout — do all the charm work for you.
One heads-up: the pattern uses UK crochet terms. That means UK dc = US single crochet and UK tr = US double crochet. The stitch counts themselves don’t change — just translate the abbreviations and crochet away. Best for: a quick first pig, and a painless introduction to UK patterns.
2. This Little Piggy Keychain by Modesty by Laura
Modesty by Laura’s This Little Piggy keychain is a full free pattern in US terms using worsted-weight yarn — exactly what most of us already have in the stash. The whole thing is written out on the blog post, round by round.
The designer also sells an ad-free PDF version on Etsy and Ravelry, but that’s purely optional: the blog pattern is complete and free as written. Best for: beginners working from scrap yarn.
3. Pink Pig by Ami Saigon
Ami Saigon’s free pink pig pattern comes as a written pattern plus a companion YouTube tutorial, so you can read and watch side by side. It’s a tiny, sweet pig designed for keychain or lucky-charm use — a true scrap-buster make.
Having both formats in one place makes this one of the most beginner-friendly picks on the list. Best for: following along with video while you read the written rounds.
4. Sweetest Crochet Pig Keyring by Wool Pattern
Wool Pattern’s sweetest crochet pig keyring is worked in plush yarn, which gives the finished pig a soft, velvety look that regular acrylic can’t quite match. The pattern is complete on the page with a video alongside, and the finished pig is palm-sized in the suggested yarn.
Prefer something smaller? Make the same pattern in DK or sport-weight yarn and you’ll land at true keychain scale. Best for: a soft, squishy texture.
5. Sweet Crochet Piggy Keychain by Wool Pattern
This piggy-head keychain from Wool Pattern skips the body entirely — it’s just the head, worked with a 2.5 mm hook, and it goes straight onto a keyring. Fewer parts means less sewing, which makes this one of the easiest patterns on this list.
The page includes the full written pattern plus a video walkthrough. Best for: true beginners who want the fastest path to a finished pig.
6. Pig Amigurumi by AmivuiStudio (Video)
AmivuiStudio’s pig amigurumi tutorial is a two-part video that walks you through a mini amigurumi pig from start to finish — and the video itself is the free pattern. The designer also sells a written PDF in her shop and on Ravelry, but you don’t need it: everything is shown on camera.
The finished pig is keychain-ready — just attach a split ring. Best for: visual learners who prefer watching to reading.
7. Pig Tutorial in Spanish (English Subtitles)
This beginner pig tutorial is narrated in Spanish, but YouTube’s English subtitles make it fully followable — and the crochet itself is visual enough that you’ll rarely need them. It’s a two-part video, and the creator herself notes that Part 1 (head, ears and snout) already works as a keychain or pendant.
That’s a neat option if you want something truly pendant-sized: finish after Part 1, add a ring, and you’re done. Best for: a tiny pendant-size pig.
8. Mini Pig by DIY Fluffies via EasyCrochet
EasyCrochet’s partner page for the DIY Fluffies mini pig is a genuinely fast make — the pattern notes about an hour of work and it’s designed for scrap yarn. One honest note: this is a partner repost, and the page states the pattern and image are the property of DIY Fluffies, with a “view the full pattern” link that takes you onward to the original.
Either way, the pattern is free and the finished mini is exactly keychain-sized. Best for: a super-fast handmade gift.
9. Free Crochet Pig by Pocket Yarnlings
Pocket Yarnlings’ free crochet pig is worked in fingering or sport-weight yarn, which makes it naturally smaller and more delicate than the worsted-weight pigs on this list. The designer explicitly suggests making him into a pig keychain or a pig plush, so the keychain adaptation is sanctioned right in the pattern.
The full pattern is written out on the blog. Best for: delicate-mini lovers who crochet with lighter yarns.
10. Amigurumi Pig by The Sun and the Turtle
The Sun and the Turtle’s amigurumi pig is a designer classic from 2012, and it’s still one of the sweetest little pig patterns around. The full free pattern is on the page, and the designer explicitly suggests using it as a key-chain.
Old patterns sometimes disappear, but this one has survived more than a decade — proof that a good pig is timeless. Best for: a proven classic with the designer’s own key-chain blessing.
How to Turn a Mini Pig into a Keychain
Three of these patterns (#1, #2, #8) are purpose-built keychains. For the rest, conversion takes about two minutes. The sturdiest method: thread a jump ring through the top of the head (or screw a small eye pin into the crown), then loop a split keyring through it. Add the hardware after stuffing so you can anchor it into the stuffing for strength — and tug-test it before the keychain meets a set of keys.
If the finished pig is larger than you’d like on a keyring (looking at you, plush #4), remake it in a lighter yarn with a smaller hook rather than fighting the size. The same stitch counts in DK instead of chunky will shrink a palm-sized pig to true keychain scale.
What to Make Next
If pigs got you hooked on tiny farm makes, keep the momentum going: the monkey keychain roundup and koala keychain roundup are the same format with the same honest vetting. For a broader pick of small makes, the 25 easy keychain patterns for beginners covers every skill level, and the free heart patterns are the fastest giftable crochet there is.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a crochet pig keychain take to make?
Plan for one to two hours of relaxed crocheting for a small pig like the DIY Fluffies mini or the Lucy Kate pocket pig. The plush piggy (#4) takes a little longer because plush yarn works up more slowly. All ten are realistic evening makes.
What yarn and hook should I use for a pig keychain?
Follow the pattern you’re making: sport or DK weight for the minis, worsted weight for Modesty by Laura’s piggy, plush yarn for the Wool Pattern keyring pig. Whichever yarn you choose, use a hook one or two sizes smaller than the ball band suggests — tight stitches keep the stuffing hidden.
The Lucy Kate pig pattern uses UK terms — how do I convert it?
UK double crochet (dc) = US single crochet, and UK treble (tr) = US double crochet. Just translate the abbreviations as you read; the stitch counts and shaping don’t change. Once you’ve made one UK pattern, the rest feel completely natural.
Are safety eyes safe for keychains given to children?
Safety eyes are not recommended for children under three because they can work loose. For gifts to toddlers, embroider the eyes with yarn or embroidery floss instead — it’s safer and it gives the pig a softer, handmade face.
Are all of these pig patterns really free?
Yes. Every pattern above was opened and checked: the full instructions are free on the page (or in the free video). Two designers also sell optional ad-free PDFs of their patterns — Modesty by Laura on Etsy/Ravelry and AmivuiStudio in her shop — but the free versions are complete and need nothing purchased.
