Football playoff time is finally here — which means big games, loud cheers, and plenty of time curled up with yarn while watching from the couch.
If you love mixing sports spirit with handmade fun, this is the perfect season to crochet something playful… like a Pigskin Amigurumi — a football-shaped pig that’s equal parts cute and clever.
A Football With a Twist
The Pigskin Amigurumi combines two favorites:
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🏈 classic football shape
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🐷 adorable pig details
The result? A fun conversation piece that’s perfect for football fans, sports-themed gifts, and game-day décor.
It’s cute enough for kids, fun enough for adults, and makes everyone smile when they realize it’s not just a football.
Perfect for Playoff Stitching
Playoff games are ideal for crochet projects:
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Long stretches of watching
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Plenty of breaks between plays
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Cozy couch time
The Pigskin Amigurumi is a great project to work on during games because it’s engaging without being complicated — perfect for stitching while keeping one eye on the score.
Great Gift Idea for Football Fans
Looking for something handmade that’s a little different?
This football pig makes a great:
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🎁 Gift for football lovers
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🐷 Fun toy for kids (with supervision)
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🏈 Sports-themed nursery accent
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🎉 Game-day decoration
It’s especially fun for playoff parties — set it out as décor or gift it to the biggest fan in the room.
Make It Your Team Colors
While the classic pigskin look is always a favorite, this pattern can easily be customized:
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Team colors
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School colors
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Favorite player inspiration
A little color change turns it into a personalized keepsake.
Stitch Your Own Pigskin Amigurumi
If you’re looking for a lighthearted project to celebrate playoff season, the Pigskin Amigurumi — Football Shaped Pig Crochet Pattern is a fun way to bring yarn and football together.
Because during playoff time… even pigs want to play football 🐷🏈
Materials:
Bernat blanket yarn (or other 6-weight yarn):
80 yards MC
15 yards CC
½ yard black
Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
20-mm safety eyes
Gauge: 11 sc = 4”, 9 rows = 4”
Measurements: 19” circumference, 12” long (not including tail).
STITCHES:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
Surface crochet: https://youtu.be/FBCSWH6KQcM?si=gIfohIpew3gO0A9Q
Directions:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnd 4: Working in both lps, sc in each st.
Rnd 5: Working in BLO, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (22 sc).
Rnd 7: Sc in next 2 sts, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times (26 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (30 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 9: With CC yarn, sc in next 2 sts, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times (34 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (38 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white.
Rnd 11: Switch back to MC yarn, sc in next 2 sts, *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times (42 sc).
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (46 sc).
Rnd 13: Sc in next 2 sts, *sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times (50 sc).
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (54 sc).
Rnds 15-17: Sc in each st.
Rnd 18: *Inv dec, sc in next 11 sts* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (50 sc).
Rnd 19: Sc in next 2 sts, *inv dec, sc in next 10 sts* 4 times (46 sc).
Rnd 20: *Inv dec, sc in next 9 sts* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (42 sc).
Rnd 21: Sc in next 2 sts, *inv dec, sc in next 8 sts* 4 times (38 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 22: With white yarn, *inv dec, sc in next 7 sts* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (34 sc).
Rnd 23: Sc in next 2 sts, *inv dec, sc in next 6 sts* 4 times (30 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white.
Insert safety eyes at Rnd 11, approximately 8 sts apart. Stuff body.
Rnd 24: Switch back to MC yarn, *inv dec, sc in next 5 sts* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (26 sc).
Rnd 25: Sc in next 2 sts, *inv dec, sc in next 4 sts* 4 times (22 sc).
Rnd 26: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sts* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (18 sc).
Rnd 27: Sc in next 2 sts, *inv dec, sc in next 2 sts* 4 times (14 sc).
Rnd 28: *Inv dec, sc in next st* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (10 sc). Finish stuffing.
Rnd 29: Inv dec 5 times (5 sc). Close with ult fin.
TAIL:
Attach MC yarn at Rnd 29, ch 5, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next 3 ch (12 sc). Sl st in same sp as joining. Fasten off yarn.
EARS: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (2 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st (4 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st (6 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st (8 sc). Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.
Sew ears to Rnd 13 of body, approximately 11 sts apart.
LACES:
Attach white yarn in center st of Rnd 12 of body. Surface crochet along center sts of Rnds 12-18. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
Make a few straight sts across the line of surface crochet.
NOSTRILS:
Use black yarn to make 2 straight sts in Rnd 1 of body.
PDF available at Pigskin Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Football Shaped Pig Plushie
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