Crochet Tutorial: Pajama Party Pig – Free Crochet Pattern

This pajama pig is a sweet handmade plush for a nursery shelf, bedtime gift, or baby shower set. Its soft pastel palette, sleepy hat, cloud nightdress, and tiny bunny slippers give it strong handmade toy, amigurumi doll, and nursery decor appeal for readers searching for a crochet pattern to make or buy.

The matching accessories make this design feel extra special, especially for crafters who love collectible crochet plush, stuffed animal decor, and handmade gift ideas. The pig, pillow, miniature book, and soft bedside lamp create a cozy bedtime display that fits the kind of boutique toy and nursery accessory style many shoppers love.

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About This Pattern

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to recreate the full pajama party setup shown in the image: the pig doll, long sleeping hat, cloud dress, bunny slippers, pillow, mini open book, and small bedside lamp.

The shaping is carefully planned to match the photo: a round pig head with a softly projecting snout, a slim neck, a gently tapered dress body, long narrow legs, short rounded arms, wide triangular ears, and a tall drooping hat ending in a fluffy pom-pom.

The body proportions matter here. The head is large and prominent. The dress is smaller than the head but longer than it is wide. The legs are thin and intentionally long so the doll can sit on the edge of a table. The arms are short and light.

The pig is designed as a decorative amigurumi rather than a rough-play toy. Use firm stuffing and tight stitches so the body keeps the clean silhouette seen in the image. A slightly denser stitch fabric will also help the face look neat and smooth.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate. A confident beginner can make it if they are already comfortable with magic rings, single crochet, increasing, decreasing, working in spiral rounds, basic surface placement, and simple sewing of amigurumi parts.

Materials

• Sport to light DK cotton or cotton-blend yarn in pale pink, powder blue, white, and a small amount of warm yellow
• Main pig color: pale blush pink
• Dress and hat color: soft baby blue
• Clouds, pom-pom, slipper trim, and lamp base accents: white
• Lamp glow section: creamy white or very pale warm yellow
• Small amount of black yarn or 8 mm black safety eyes
• Very small amount of pink embroidery thread for slipper noses if desired
• Crochet hook sized to give tight stitches, usually 2.25 mm to 3.00 mm depending on yarn
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Straight pins or clips for assembly
• Small piece of cardboard or plastic canvas for stabilizing the pillow or lamp base if desired
• Optional: a little weighted filling pellets in a pouch for the lower body
• Optional: fabric glue for securing the tiny book pages after stitching

Suggested Yarn Balance

To match the visual texture in the image, use yarn with a plush but clearly defined stitch. Avoid fuzzy yarns. The original look reads as smooth, structured, and tightly crocheted. Cotton or cotton-rich yarn is the best choice because it helps the details hold their shape.

If your yarn runs thicker than expected, keep the same proportions but expect a larger final piece. The pig in the image looks approximately 28 to 34 cm tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the slippers when stretched flat, excluding the full hanging length of the hat.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rnd = round
• rep = repeat
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only
• hdc = half double crochet

General Notes

• Work most pieces in continuous spirals unless a row is specifically mentioned.
• Mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially the head and snout.
• The dress body is intentionally slim so it looks soft and straight while seated.
• Read the full pattern for each section before beginning assembly.

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Gauge and Tension

Exact gauge is not critical, but tight tension is essential. The stitches in the photo are compact and even, with very little gap between loops. If your stitches are loose, go down a hook size so the stuffing does not show.

The fabric should feel firm in your hand. When you squeeze the stuffed head, it should keep its round shape without looking lumpy. A neat tension also helps the cloud appliqués sit flat and keeps the tall sleeping hat from collapsing too heavily.

Pig Head

Using pale pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) rep 6 times. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) rep 6 times. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) rep 6 times. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (sc 7, inc) rep 6 times. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (sc 8, inc) rep 6 times. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (sc 9, inc) rep 6 times. (66)
12. Rnd 12: (sc 10, inc) rep 6 times. (72)
13. Rnd 13 to 24: sc around. (72)

The head in the image is almost spherical, but not oversized like a cartoon bobble head. Keep the stuffing smooth. Do not overstuff the lower front yet because the snout will be attached there and you want enough sewing area to shape it cleanly.

14. Rnd 25: (sc 10, dec) rep 6 times. (66)
15. Rnd 26: (sc 9, dec) rep 6 times. (60)
16. Rnd 27: (sc 8, dec) rep 6 times. (54)
17. Rnd 28: (sc 7, dec) rep 6 times. (48)
18. Rnd 29: (sc 6, dec) rep 6 times. (42)
19. Rnd 30: (sc 5, dec) rep 6 times. (36)

Insert eyes between Rnds 17 and 18 with approximately 11 to 12 visible stitches between them, measured across the front face. The eyes in the image are small, simple, and placed wide enough to keep the face soft instead of sharply expressive.

20. Rnd 31: (sc 4, dec) rep 6 times. (30)
21. Rnd 32: (sc 3, dec) rep 6 times. (24)

Stuff firmly now. Shape the cheeks by massaging the stuffing evenly. The chin area should remain smooth, not pointed. The lower back of the head can be slightly flatter because the hat and pillow visually soften that area.

22. Rnd 33: (sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)
23. Rnd 34: (sc 1, dec) rep 6 times. (12)
24. Rnd 35: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Snout

Using pale pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 8: in blo, sc around. (30)
9. Rnd 9: sc around. (30)
10. Rnd 10: (sc 3, dec) rep 6 times. (24)
11. Rnd 11: sc around. (24)

Stuff the snout lightly. It should project forward but stay softly rounded, not stiff. The nose in the image looks like a neat circular protrusion with a gentle taper where it joins the face. Avoid stuffing so much that it becomes square or bulky.

Sew the snout centered below the eyes, spanning roughly from Rnd 18 to Rnd 25 of the head. Embroider two nostrils vertically near the top half of the snout using matching or slightly darker pink. Pull the stitches in gently so the nostrils sink just a little.

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Ears Make 2

Using pale pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 4 times. (12)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 4 times. (16)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) rep 4 times. (20)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (20)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 4, inc) rep 4 times. (24)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (24)
9. Rnd 9: (sc 4, dec) rep 4 times. (20)

Flatten each ear. Do not stuff. Fold the open edge lightly so the ear forms a soft triangle with a gentle cup. Sew one ear to each side of the head, angled slightly outward and upward. In the photo, one ear is more visible and stands clearly beside the hat.

Place the ears high on the head, around the transition between the upper side and top side of the sphere. They should not point straight sideways. A mild upward angle helps create the same alert but gentle pig shape seen in the image.

Neck and Upper Body Join

The pig has a narrow neck and a dress-shaped body rather than a bulky torso. We will build the upper body in pink first, then switch to blue for the pajama dress.

Using pale pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) rep 3 times. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 3 times. (12)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (12)

This creates the slim neck and top shoulder area. Stuff lightly. The neck should not be floppy. If needed, insert a short rolled piece of felt, a cotton swab stick trimmed and covered safely, or a tightly wrapped yarn core for extra support.

Dress Body

Change to blue yarn:

1. Rnd 6: in blo, sc around. (12)
2. Rnd 7: (sc 2, inc) rep 4 times. (16)
3. Rnd 8: sc around. (16)
4. Rnd 9: (sc 3, inc) rep 4 times. (20)
5. Rnd 10: sc around. (20)
6. Rnd 11: (sc 4, inc) rep 4 times. (24)
7. Rnd 12: sc around. (24)
8. Rnd 13: (sc 5, inc) rep 4 times. (28)
9. Rnd 14: sc around. (28)
10. Rnd 15: (sc 6, inc) rep 4 times. (32)
11. Rnd 16 to 19: sc around. (32)
12. Rnd 20: (sc 7, inc) rep 4 times. (36)
13. Rnd 21 to 25: sc around. (36)

The dress in the image hangs fairly straight, with a slight widening toward the hem. It is not a flared skirt. Keep the stuffing moderate. You want the body to remain soft but able to sit. Add a little extra stuffing at the seat area if needed.

13. Rnd 26: in flo, sc around. (36)
14. Rnd 27: sc around. (36)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail if you plan to sew a base circle. For a flat seated base, make a separate circle:

Using blue yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) rep 6 times. (36)

Sew the base to the body after inserting the legs. Add stuffing first. The lower body should be full but not rock hard. A bit of weight in the base can help the doll sit more securely.

Arms Make 2

Using pale pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 4, dec) rep 2 times. (10)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (10)

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Change to blue yarn:

6. Rnd 6: in blo, sc around. (10)
7. Rnd 7 to 14: sc around. (10)

Stuff only the hand area and the first half of the arm. The arms in the image are slim and relaxed, not stiff. Flatten the top opening and sew each arm to the upper sides of the body, slightly below the neck, angled downward.

Add a simple sleeve cuff by surface stitching or by working one decorative round into the front loops left from the color change:

1. Join white yarn in the front loops of Rnd 6.
2. Sc around loosely. (10)
3. Sl st to first sc, fasten off.

Legs Make 2

Using pale pink yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) rep 3 times. (9)
3. Rnd 3 to 20: sc around. (9)

The legs are long, narrow, and minimally shaped. Stuff firmly but evenly so they stay smooth. Do not overstuff near the top 2 rounds. Leave a long tail for sewing. The legs should hang straight from the underside of the dress and extend well below the hem.

Sew the legs into the lower body before attaching the base if you are using the separate base circle. Position them fairly close together, centered under the front half of the body so the doll naturally sits with the slippers visible.

Bunny Slippers Make 2

The bunny slippers are an important visual detail. They are rounded, puffy, and slightly oversized compared to the pig’s feet, with two upright ears and tiny stitched eyes. They should look soft and cute, not realistic.

Using white yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly. Flatten the opening horizontally. Sew the slipper onto the bottom of each leg so the rounded toe points forward. The slippers in the image cover the foot area completely and are a little broader than the leg.

Bunny Ears for Slippers Make 4

Using white yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (4)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 2 times. (6)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (6)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 2, inc) rep 2 times. (8)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (8)

Fasten off, flatten, and do not stuff. Sew two ears to the top of each slipper. Place them close together. Embroider two tiny black eyes and a very small pink nose on each slipper front. Keep the face minimal, just like the image.

Sleeping Hat

The hat is long, narrow, and slouches to one side. It begins wide enough to fit the top of the head and then tapers gradually to a slim tail. It should bend naturally and end with a fluffy white pom-pom.

Using blue yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) rep 6 times. (36)
7. Rnd 7 to 10: sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 11: (sc 4, dec) rep 6 times. (30)
9. Rnd 12 to 15: sc around. (30)
10. Rnd 16: (sc 3, dec) rep 6 times. (24)
11. Rnd 17 to 21: sc around. (24)
12. Rnd 22: (sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)
13. Rnd 23 to 28: sc around. (18)
14. Rnd 29: (sc 1, dec) rep 6 times. (12)
15. Rnd 30 to 40: sc around. (12)
16. Rnd 41: dec around. (6)
17. Rnd 42 to 46: sc around. (6)

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Do not stuff the hat. If you want it to drape softly, leave it empty. If you want slightly more shape, thread a narrow strand of yarn through the inside and lightly tack the tip into the desired curve after sewing it to the head.

Sew the hat around the upper head, slightly tilted so it droops to one side. It should not sit perfectly centered like a cone. The image shows a soft sleepy lean, which gives the doll much of its bedtime personality.

Pom-Pom

Make a small white pom-pom or crochet one:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: dec around. (6)

Stuff very lightly and sew to the tip of the hat.

Cloud Appliqués

The dress shows several small white puffy clouds spaced across the front. They are simple and slightly raised. Make 6 to 8 clouds depending on how closely you want to match the image placement.

Using white yarn, make each cloud as follows:

1. Ch 6.
2. In 2nd ch from hook: sc 1.
3. In next ch: hdc 1.
4. In next ch: 3 hdc.
5. In next ch: hdc 1.
6. In last ch: sc 1.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Steam lightly if needed. Sew the clouds to the front of the dress in staggered rows. Keep them mostly centered on the body front, with a balanced but not perfectly symmetrical arrangement.

The cloud count in the image reads as generous but not crowded. Leave enough blue background around each cloud so the dress still looks calm and airy. Add one cloud near the upper chest and continue down toward the hem with varied spacing.

Pillow

The pillow is a pale pink rectangle with a frilly edge. It sits behind the pig and helps sell the bedtime scene. The pillow in the image is soft, plump, and not very large compared to the doll.

Using pale pink yarn, make two panels:

1. Ch 21.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
3. Rows 2 to 16: ch 1, turn, sc across. (20)

Do not fasten off after the second panel if you prefer to join directly. Place the two panels wrong sides together and sc evenly around all four edges, working 3 sc in each corner. Stuff lightly before closing the last side.

Pillow Frill

Join pink yarn in any edge stitch:

1. Ch 1.
2. Work around the pillow edge: in each stitch make 2 hdc.
3. At corners, work 3 hdc in the center corner stitch.
4. Sl st to first stitch and fasten off.

The frill should curl softly outward. If it flares too much, switch to sc increases every other stitch instead. The pillow should remain visibly rectangular, not circular or over-ruffled.

Mini Open Book

The little book is tiny but charming. In the photo it appears open, with pale pages and a soft blue outer edge. This detail is very small, so keep construction simple and neat.

Make two page pieces in off-white:

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7)
3. Rows 2 to 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (7)

Make two cover pieces in blue with the same size. Stack each white page over one blue cover and whip stitch around three sides. Make two little rectangles this way. Join them at one inner edge like a book spine.

Open the book and tack it gently so it stays spread. Embroider a few tiny lines in gray or black on the pages. Add a tiny decorative rectangle or motif on one page if desired, echoing the little illustrated detail visible in the photo.

Bedside Lamp

The lamp is a very small rounded shape with a glowing cream dome and a white base. It is mostly decorative, but it completes the pajama party arrangement beautifully. Keep it compact so it does not compete visually with the pig.

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Lamp Top

Using cream or warm pale yellow yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5 to 8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: (sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)

Stuff lightly so it keeps a softly domed shape.

Lamp Base

Using white yarn:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: in blo, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly or insert a small flat base. Sew the lamp top onto the base. Add one or two tiny white dots to the front of the base if you want to imitate the small button-like detailing shown in the image.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the snout to the head and embroider the nostrils.
2. Attach the ears high on the head.
3. Sew the hat to the head and attach the pom-pom.
4. Attach the head securely to the neck and body.
5. Sew the arms to the upper body.
6. Insert and secure the legs.
7. Sew the body base closed if using the separate circle.
8. Attach the bunny slippers to the leg ends.
9. Sew the cloud appliqués to the front of the dress.
10. Complete the pillow, book, and lamp.

Placement Tips for an Accurate Look

• The head should be the largest single form.
• The snout sits centered and slightly low on the face.
• The eyes are small and wide-set.
• The ears sit high and angle outward.
• The dress hangs straight, not bell-shaped.
• The arms are short and placed low enough to suggest relaxed shoulders.
• The legs are long and dangle below the hem.
• The slippers are rounded and slightly oversized.
• The hat droops naturally to one side.

Styling the Finished Set

To recreate the scene closely, seat the pig at the edge of a shelf or table. Let both legs hang naturally. Place the pillow just behind one side of the body. Set the open book near the pig’s side and the lamp on the other side.

If the doll tips backward, add a little more weight to the lower body or lean the back lightly against the pillow. The photo styling works because each piece is soft, balanced, and kept in a compact cluster around the pig.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew all parts firmly and check the face from several angles before finishing. The sweetest expression comes from small eyes, a centered rounded snout, and high ears. Add a tiny blush effect with pastel if desired, but keep it very soft and natural.

Care Notes

Display use is best for this set. If handled gently, cotton yarn will keep its shape well. Avoid hanging the doll by the hat. Keep the small accessories together so the visual story remains complete and the set continues to match the original styled look.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and smooth
• Snout centered and evenly sewn
• Eyes level and symmetrical
• Hat tilted and drooping softly
• Clouds balanced on dress front
• Legs equal length
• Bunny faces tiny and neat
• Pillow, book, and lamp scaled small beside the pig

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth whenever possible. For deeper cleaning, hand wash gently in cool water with mild soap, then press in a towel and air dry flat. Do not twist the pieces. Reshape the hat, ears, slippers, and pillow while damp.