Crochet Tutorial: The Donut Baker Pig – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet pig is designed as a charming amigurumi baker doll with a donut-themed apron, chef hat, tiny rolling pin, and matching donut carrier. It makes a lovely handmade gift, nursery display, craft fair item, or boutique-style stuffed animal for anyone searching for a cute crochet pig doll, crochet chef plush, or handmade pig decor.

The finished design has a soft pastel look and a polished handmade style that feels perfect for shoppers looking for an amigurumi pig pattern, crochet bakery doll, donut lover gift, or collectible crochet animal. The proportions are intentionally sweet and rounded so the finished piece looks cozy, display-worthy, and very close to the sample shown.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to recreate the pig, outfit, and accessories shown in the image as closely as possible.

The pattern includes:

• The pig doll
• Head and snout shaping
• Ears
• Arms and legs
• Body shaping
• White shirt
• Tan skirt
• Pink sprinkle apron
• Chef hat
• Brown Mary Jane shoes
• Mini donut accent
• Rolling pin
• Pink donut carrying basket

Skill Level

Intermediate.

A confident beginner can still make it by following each round slowly and checking stitch counts often.

Finished Size

Using a 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm hook with lightweight cotton yarn, the seated pig will measure about 13 to 15 inches tall from the top of the chef hat to the bottom of the feet.

The body itself, excluding the hat, is about 10.5 to 12 inches tall. The proportions matter a lot in this design, so keep your tension firm and consistent.

Materials

• Lightweight cotton yarn or fine DK cotton in pale pink for the pig
• White cotton yarn for the shirt and chef hat
• Light tan or oatmeal cotton yarn for the skirt and basket handle accent
• Medium pink cotton yarn for the apron and basket exterior
• Dark brown cotton yarn for the shoes
• Very small amounts of cream or beige for donut icing base if desired
• Scraps of colorful yarn for embroidered sprinkles
• 2 black safety eyes, about 8 mm to 10 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Cardboard or plastic canvas optional for basket base support
• Thin craft wire optional for basket handle shaping

Recommended Colors

• Pig skin: soft baby pink
• Hat and shirt: bright white
• Apron: strawberry pink
• Skirt: warm biscuit tan
• Shoes: chocolate brown
• Donut detail: beige, cream, pink, brown

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rnd = round

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General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the limbs.
• For the cleanest result, use invisible decreases.
• Read through each section before starting.

Head

The head is large and softly rounded in the photo, with a gentle taper toward the lower face. The snout is added separately.

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

Place safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16 with about 12 visible stitches between them. Because the snout covers the center front, test placement before locking them.

25. Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) x 6. 66 sts
26. Rnd 26: sc in each st around. 66 sts
27. Rnd 27: (9 sc, dec) x 6. 60 sts
28. Rnd 28: sc in each st around. 60 sts
29. Rnd 29: (8 sc, dec) x 6. 54 sts
30. Rnd 30: (7 sc, dec) x 6. 48 sts
31. Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) x 6. 42 sts

Stuff the head firmly, especially the cheeks and top.

32. Rnd 32: (5 sc, dec) x 6. 36 sts
33. Rnd 33: (4 sc, dec) x 6. 30 sts
34. Rnd 34: (3 sc, dec) x 6. 24 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing if you prefer to keep the neck opening partially open for joining. If joining directly to the body, stop here and set aside.

Snout

The snout in the photo is rounded, slightly raised, and centered low on the face. It should not be too long.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. 24 sts
6. Rnd 6: sc in each st around. 24 sts

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the snout. Embroider two nostrils with a slightly darker pink or brownish pink yarn before sewing it to the head.

Sew the snout centered between Rnds 17 and 23 of the head. It should sit below the eyes and project forward gently.

Ears Make 2

The ears are rounded triangles with a soft fold at the base.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. 9 sts
3. Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3. 12 sts
4. Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 3. 15 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. 15 sts
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 3. 18 sts
7. Rnd 7: sc in each st around. 18 sts
8. Rnd 8: (5 sc, inc) x 3. 21 sts

Flatten each ear. Do not stuff. Fold the open edge slightly so the ear cups inward.

Sew the ears to the upper sides of the head, roughly around Rnds 9 to 13. Angle them outward slightly. In the photo, one ear is visible more fully because of the hat tilt, so keep both small and rounded rather than oversized.

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Legs Make 2

The legs are long, slim, and dangling. The feet are covered by shoes, with only the pink upper leg visible above the shoe edge.

Shoe Base in Brown

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc in BLO around. 24 sts
6. Rnd 6: sc in each st around. 24 sts
7. Rnd 7: 7 sc, 5 dec, 7 sc. 19 sts
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc. 16 sts

Stuff the foot lightly.

9. Rnd 9: sc in each st around. 16 sts

Leg in Pink

Change to pink.

10. Rnd 10: BLO sc in each st around. 16 sts
11. Rnd 11 to 26: sc in each st around. 16 sts

Stuff the lower part lightly and the upper part very lightly so the legs can bend naturally when sitting.

Flatten and close with 8 sc through both layers, or fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Mary Jane Shoe Strap Make 2

The photo shows a simple single strap across each shoe.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 6 sc. 6 sts

Fasten off, leaving tails for sewing.

Sew each strap across the top of the shoe. Add a tiny brown embroidered dot on one side to suggest the button.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim and lightly stuffed, ending in simple rounded hands. White puff sleeves are worn over the upper arm.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR using pink. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3 to 5: sc in each st around. 12 sts
4. Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 2. 10 sts
5. Rnd 7 to 18: sc in each st around. 10 sts

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly.

Flatten and close. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Puff Sleeve Edge Make 2

Using white yarn:

1. Ch 14, join to form a ring carefully without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: 14 sc. 14 sts
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 7. 21 sts
4. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 21 sts

Fasten off.

Slide one sleeve over each arm to the upper area and tack in place with a few stitches. Gather the lower sleeve edge slightly if needed so it looks puffy.

Body

The pig in the image has a compact, softly stuffed torso with a rounded belly and a narrower upper chest. The skirt sits around the lower body and the shirt covers the upper torso.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR using pink. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48 sts
9. Rnd 9 to 14: sc in each st around. 48 sts

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This lower area forms the rounded seat and belly.

15. Rnd 15: (6 sc, dec) x 6. 42 sts
16. Rnd 16: sc in each st around. 42 sts
17. Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec) x 6. 36 sts
18. Rnd 18: sc in each st around. 36 sts
19. Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6. 30 sts
20. Rnd 20 to 23: sc in each st around. 30 sts

Stuff firmly, especially the bottom and belly. Keep the top neck area firm so the head sits upright.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

Small Tail

1. Ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, 8 sc.

Fasten off. Twist gently into a small curl and sew to the back of the body, slightly hidden by the skirt.

White Shirt

The shirt is simple and fitted, with short sleeves visible under the apron. It can be crocheted directly as a separate garment and sewn on, or worked as a body cover.

Torso Shirt Panel

Using white yarn, make a rectangle.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 25 sc. 25 sts
3. Row 2 to 10: ch 1, turn, 25 sc. 25 sts

Fasten off.

Wrap around the upper body and seam at the back. Adjust length if your tension differs. The shirt should fit snugly and stop above the skirt line.

Short Sleeves Make 2

1. Ch 14, join carefully.
2. Rnd 1: 14 sc. 14 sts
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 7. 21 sts
4. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 21 sts

Fasten off and sew each sleeve opening around the top of the arm area, matching the puff sleeve placement.

Tan Skirt

The skirt in the image is wide, shallow, and shaped like a simple seated cone or flared ring. It sits under the apron and covers the upper legs. The tan color is warm and soft.

Using tan yarn:

1. Ch 31, join to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: 31 sc around. 31 sts
3. Rnd 2: (4 sc, inc) around, repeat 6 times, then 1 sc. 37 sts
4. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 37 sts
5. Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) around, repeat 6 times, then 1 sc. 43 sts
6. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. 43 sts
7. Rnd 6: (6 sc, inc) around, repeat 6 times, then 1 sc. 49 sts
8. Rnd 7: sc in each st around. 49 sts
9. Rnd 8: (7 sc, inc) around, repeat 6 times, then 1 sc. 55 sts
10. Rnd 9 to 11: sc in each st around. 55 sts

Fasten off.

Slip the skirt onto the body from the bottom and position it around the lower torso. Sew around the waistline lightly. Let the skirt angle outward and rest over the legs.

Apron Panel

The apron is one of the key details. It is bright pink, slightly wider at the bottom, and decorated with embroidered sprinkles. The bib is smaller and centered high on the chest.

Using pink yarn:

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 17 sc. 17 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, 15 sc, inc. 19 sts
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, 19 sc. 19 sts
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 17 sc, inc. 21 sts
6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, 21 sc. 21 sts
7. Row 6: ch 1, turn, inc, 19 sc, inc. 23 sts
8. Row 7: ch 1, turn, 23 sc. 23 sts
9. Row 8: ch 1, turn, inc, 21 sc, inc. 25 sts
10. Row 9: ch 1, turn, 25 sc. 25 sts
11. Row 10: ch 1, turn, inc, 23 sc, inc. 27 sts
12. Row 11: ch 1, turn, 27 sc. 27 sts
13. Row 12: ch 1, turn, 27 sc. 27 sts

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Now shape the bib.

13. Row 13: ch 1, turn, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 8 sc. 25 sts
14. Row 14: ch 1, turn, 8 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 8 sc. 23 sts
15. Row 15: ch 1, turn, 9 sc, skip 5 sts, join yarn in next st, 9 sc. 18 sts total separated by opening

From here, work only the center bib section across 9 middle stitches by rejoining yarn at the center front.

16. Row 16: ch 1, turn, 9 sc. 9 sts
17. Row 17: ch 1, turn, 9 sc. 9 sts
18. Row 18: ch 1, turn, 9 sc. 9 sts
19. Row 19: ch 1, turn, 7 sc. 7 sts
20. Row 20: ch 1, turn, 7 sc. 7 sts

Fasten off.

Apron Edging

Join pink yarn and work 1 round of sc evenly around the entire apron, placing 3 sc in each lower corner and upper bib corner for smoother shaping.

Apron Neck Strap

1. Ch 20.
2. Fasten off.

Sew each end to the top corners of the bib.

Apron Waist Ties

1. Ch 28 for one side tie.
2. Ch 28 for second side tie.

Sew these to the upper side edges of the apron body. In the photo, the apron sits neatly over the skirt, so you may sew it in place rather than leaving it removable.

Sprinkle Embroidery

Use tiny straight stitches in bright pastel colors like yellow, blue, white, mint, lavender, and coral. Scatter them across the apron body, mostly on the lower half.

Keep the sprinkles short. Each embroidered sprinkle should span about one stitch wide or slightly less. Do not overcrowd the bib area.

Mini Donut Pocket Accent

The apron includes a cute donut accent near one side.

Donut Base

Using beige or tan:

1. Ch 10, join to form ring.
2. Rnd 1: 16 sc around ring. 16 sts
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 8. 24 sts
4. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 24 sts

Fasten off.

Icing Overlay

Using pink or cream:

1. Ch 8, join to form ring.
2. Rnd 1: 12 sc around ring. 12 sts
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts

Fasten off and sew lightly on top of the donut base, leaving some base visible like a donut edge.

Add a few embroidered sprinkles. Sew the donut accent to the apron front near the lower right side.

Chef Hat

The chef hat is soft, oversized, and gently slouchy. It has a defined band and a puffed crown. This part gives the pig its baker identity, so do not make it too small.

Hat Band

Using white yarn:

1. Ch 37, join carefully to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: 37 sc. 37 sts
3. Rnd 2 to 5: sc in each st around. 37 sts

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Puffed Crown

6. Rnd 6: BLO, (sc, inc) around until end. 55 sts
7. Rnd 7: sc in each st around. 55 sts
8. Rnd 8: (4 sc, inc) around. 66 sts
9. Rnd 9 to 13: sc in each st around. 66 sts
10. Rnd 14: (9 sc, dec) x 6. 60 sts
11. Rnd 15: (8 sc, dec) x 6. 54 sts
12. Rnd 16: (7 sc, dec) x 6. 48 sts
13. Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6. 42 sts

Lightly stuff the top edge only if you want extra puff, but usually stuffing is not necessary. Flatten the opening and gather closed with a running stitch.

Shape the crown so it bulges softly above the band. Sew the hat to the head at a slight angle, tilted a little toward one side as shown in the photo.

Rolling Pin

The rolling pin is a small decorative accessory. It can be crocheted or made from smooth wood. To match the image with crochet, use a pale wood-toned yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts
2. Rnd 2 to 4: sc in each st around. 4 sts
3. Rnd 5: inc in each st around. 8 sts
4. Rnd 6 to 10: sc in each st around. 8 sts
5. Rnd 11: dec x 4. 4 sts
6. Rnd 12 to 14: sc in each st around. 4 sts

Stuff very lightly or insert a small dowel. Fasten off and close ends neatly.

Tack the rolling pin to one hand if desired, or let it rest beside the pig.

Donut Basket

The basket in the photo is cylindrical with a pink exterior, a rounded clear opening effect in front, and a handle. To recreate the visual in crochet, make a soft round carrier with an open front circle and place mini donuts inside.

Basket Base in Pink

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48 sts
9. Rnd 9: sc in BLO around. 48 sts
10. Rnd 10 to 20: sc in each st around. 48 sts

This creates a soft cylinder.

Back Panel

Make another flat circle:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48 sts

Fasten off and sew this to the back opening of the basket body.

Front Rim

To create the front opening look, embroider or crochet a rim around the front edge. If you want the strongest visual match, line the opening with a round of tan or pink and leave the center open.

If preferred, add a circle of clear plastic behind the rim, but for a fully crochet version simply keep the opening neat and well-shaped.

Handle

Using pink yarn:

1. Ch 36.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 35 sc. 35 sts

Fasten off with long tails. Sew each end securely to the upper sides of the basket.

If you want the handle to stand higher, insert thin craft wire inside a crocheted tube instead.

Mini Donuts for Basket Make 2 to 4

These tiny donuts help complete the scene.

Mini Donut Base

1. Ch 6, join to form ring.
2. Rnd 1: 10 sc around ring. 10 sts
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 5. 15 sts
4. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 15 sts

Fasten off.

Icing Top

1. Ch 5, join to form ring.
2. Rnd 1: 8 sc around ring. 8 sts
3. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 4. 12 sts
4. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 12 sts

Sew icing to donut and add tiny sprinkle stitches.

Place the donuts inside the basket so they are visible from the front opening.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the snout to the head.
2. Embroider nostrils and a very small mouth if desired.
3. Sew ears to the head.
4. Sew the head to the body.
5. Attach legs low on the body so they dangle naturally when seated.
6. Attach arms at the upper body sides.
7. Add the tail.
8. Wrap and sew the shirt in place.
9. Add sleeves if made separately.
10. Sew the skirt around the waist.
11. Position and sew the apron on top of the skirt.
12. Sew the mini donut accent to the apron.
13. Attach shoe straps.
14. Sew the chef hat to the head at a slight tilt.
15. Make the basket and place mini donuts inside.
16. Add the rolling pin.

Positioning Tips for a Photo-Accurate Finish

• The head should look slightly oversized compared with the body.
• The snout should sit low and centered, not too large.
• The eyes should be small and widely spaced enough to create a gentle expression.
• The legs should be long and slim so they hang over an edge.
• The shoes should look rounded and slightly wider than the legs.
• The skirt should flare enough to cover the hip area when the doll is seated.
• The apron should be the strongest pink element on the doll.
• The chef hat should be puffed and broad, with a soft slouch rather than a stiff cylinder.
• The basket should be about the size of the pig’s torso width.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the snout is centered and slightly raised. Add tiny eyebrow stitches above the eyes using a darker pink or brown thread for a sweet, calm expression. If needed, pull a small amount of shaping thread around the eye area to create gentle eye sockets. Keep all facial details soft and minimal.

Care Notes

Display pieces like this stay nicest when handled gently. Spot clean whenever possible. If the toy will be used by a child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes and secure all sewn accessories very firmly.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and balanced
• Eyes placed evenly
• Snout centered
• Ears angled softly outward
• Legs attached evenly for seated pose
• Apron centered over skirt
• Chef hat sewn at a slight tilt
• Basket handle secure
• Sprinkle embroidery balanced and not overcrowded

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft cloth with mild soap and cool water for surface cleaning. Avoid soaking if the basket includes support material or if the piece has glued parts. Dry flat on a towel and reshape the hat, skirt, and apron while damp. Store away from direct sunlight to protect the pink and brown shades from fading over time.