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Wild Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Wild Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Quick Craft

Fits nicely into a free afternoon — 2 to 5 hours of focused, enjoyable crocheting.

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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Wild Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

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Whether you're making this for a classroom or as a special gift for a little one's birthday, this puppet is bound to be the star of every imaginary adventure and puppet show.

Why You'll Love This Wild Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I'm a sucker for patterns where the arms are crocheted directly into the body—it saves so much sewing! Plus, using the bulky plush yarn means the main pieces grow so quickly.

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There's something so nostalgic about hand puppets, isn't there? I remember having a whole basket of them as a kid, and I wanted to recreate that magic with a modern, squishy twist. When I first started designing this boar, I wasn't sure if he'd look too 'wild,' but the plush yarn really softens him up.

One tip I've learned from making a dozen of these: don't be afraid to get expressive with the embroidery. The eyebrows can totally change his mood—tilt them down for a grumpy boar or up for a surprised one! I actually made a version of this in a soft grey yarn, and he looked just like a little forest friend.

If you're finding the arm join a bit fiddly, just take it slow. It's the most technical part of the whole project, but once you get past that round, it's smooth sailing with double crochets all the way to the finish line. It's such a satisfying project because you can literally see him start 'waving' at you as soon as the body is attached. I hope this pattern brings as much joy to your home as it has to mine!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When you're doing the BLO round on the snout at Round 4, make sure you don't pull your stitches too tight or the nose will look puckered instead of flat.✗ If you skip the eye indentation step, your boar might look a bit flat; taking that extra minute to pull the thread through really gives him his personality.✗ The arms shouldn't be stuffed, otherwise they'll stick out awkwardly and won't move naturally when you're using the puppet.✗ Pay close attention during Round 5 of the body where we join the arms; if your stitch count is off by even one, the puppet's 'hands' will look lopsided.

Wild Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I've always found that puppets bring so much life to storytime, and this little boar is no exception. You're going to love how the plush yarn makes him extra huggable while the cotton details give him that perfect character. Grab your hooks and let's make a new friend for your next puppet show!

Intermediate 3-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Wild Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    One skein of beige plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby
  • 02
    Small amount of milky white cotton yarn for the tusks
  • 03
    Black cotton yarn for the facial details like eyebrows and nostrils

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4.5 mm crochet hook for the plush yarn
  • 02
    2.0 mm crochet hook for the cotton details
  • 03
    7 mm safety eyes
  • 04
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 05
    Large tapestry needle for assembly
  • 06
    Stitch markers

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— 1. Head :

Round 1 :

Start with 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc into every stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat a sequence of 1 sc then an inc 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

In the back loops only, repeat a pattern of 1 sc followed by a dec 6 times (12)

Round 5 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around (12)

Round 6 :

Work a set of 2 sc then an inc 3 times, then finish with 3 sc (15)

Round 7 :

Work a set of 3 sc then an inc 3 times, then finish with 3 sc (18)

Round 8 :

Repeat a pattern of 1 sc then an inc 8 times, then add 2 sc at the end (26)

Round 9 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around (26)

Round 10 :

Repeat a pattern of 2 sc then an inc 8 times, then add 2 sc at the end (34)

Round 11 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around (34)

Round 12 :

Repeat a pattern of 3 sc then an inc 8 times, then add 2 sc at the end (42)

Round 13-17 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around for five consecutive rounds (42)

Round 18 :

Repeat a sequence of 5 sc then a dec 6 times (36)

Round 19 :

Repeat a sequence of 4 sc then a dec 6 times (30)

Round 20 :

Repeat a sequence of 3 sc then a dec 6 times (24)

Info :

Place the safety eyes between Rounds 11 and 12. Make sure they are positioned 9 sc apart on the snout area. Once the eyes are secure, stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

Round 21 :

Repeat a sequence of 2 sc then a dec 6 times (18)

Round 22 :

Repeat a sequence of 1 sc then a dec 6 times (12)

Round 23 :

Work 6 dec around (6)

Info :

Thread your yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Fasten off and hide the end.

— 2. Ears :

Info :

Make two ears using your beige plush yarn.

Round 1 :

Start with 4 sc into a MR (4)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc into every stitch around (8)

Round 3 :

Repeat a sequence of 1 sc then an inc 4 times (12)

Round 4 :

Repeat a sequence of 2 sc then an inc 4 times (16)

Round 5 :

Repeat a sequence of 3 sc then an inc 4 times (20)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around (20)

Round 7 :

Repeat a pattern of 2 sc then a dec 5 times (15)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing later.

— 3. Boar Fangs :

Info :

Make two fangs using the white cotton yarn and the smaller hook.

Round 1 :

Start with 4 sc into a MR (4)

Round 2 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around (4)

Round 3 :

Repeat a sequence of 1 sc then an inc twice (6)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch around (6)

Round 5 :

Repeat a sequence of 2 sc then an inc twice (8)

Round 6-7 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch for two rounds (8)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for attaching them to the snout.

— 4. Arms :

Info :

Make two arms using beige plush yarn. Do not add stuffing.

Round 1 :

Start with 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc into every stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat a pattern of 2 sc then an inc 4 times (16)

Round 4-5 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch for two rounds (16)

Round 6 :

Repeat a pattern of 2 sc then a dec 4 times (12)

Round 7-9 :

Work 1 sc in each stitch for three rounds (12)

Info :

Finish with a sl st and cut the yarn.

— 5. Body :

Info :

We will work in continuous rounds. Leave a long starting tail for sewing the head on later.

Setup :

Chain 24 and join with a sl st to the first chain to form a ring.

Round 1 :

Work 1 sc into each chain around (24)

Round 2 :

Repeat a sequence of 3 sc then an inc 6 times (30)

Round 3 :

Repeat a sequence of 4 sc then an inc 6 times (36)

Round 4 :

Repeat a sequence of 5 sc then an inc 6 times (42)

Round 5 :

Join the first arm by working 7 sc through both the arm and the body, then work 13 sc on the body alone. Attach the second arm with 7 sc through both pieces, and finish the round with 15 sc on the body (42)

Round 6 :

Work a sc2tog over the join, then 4 sc on the arm stitches, another sc2tog over the join, 12 sc on the body, a sc2tog over the join, 4 sc on the second arm, a sc2tog over the join, and 14 sc on the body (38)

Round 7 :

Work a dec, 2 sc, another dec, then 12 sc. Follow this with a dec, 2 sc, another dec, and finish with 14 sc (34)

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc in every stitch around, then ch 1 (34)

Round 9-14 :

Work 1 dc into every stitch for the next six rounds (34)

Info :

Work 1 sc, then a sl st to finish. Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the ears between rounds 16 and 17 of the head, keeping them about 7 stitches apart before sewing.
  • Use your black cotton yarn to pull the safety eyes inward slightly to create that deep-set, expressive look.
  • Stitch the small tusks to the sides of the snout, making sure they're symmetrical and pointed slightly forward.
  • Embroider the nostrils and eyebrows with black yarn to give him his signature forest-boar expression.
  • Align the head with the top opening of the body and sew them together firmly with a tapestry needle.

Important Notes

  • 💡Keep your tension consistent when switching between the plush yarn and the cotton yarn for the fangs.
  • 💡Stitch markers are your best friend here, especially when you're working with fuzzy yarn where it's hard to see individual stitches.
  • 💡When sewing the head to the body, use the yarn tail from the body to ensure the seam is strong enough for play.
  • 💡Double-check that your safety eyes are securely fastened before you close up and stuff the head.

I can't wait to see the different personalities you give your boars! There's something so rewarding about finishing a puppet and seeing it come to life the moment you slip it on. Don't forget to share your finished photos with the community—we all love seeing your color choices and little embroidery tweaks. Happy hooking, and may your day be filled with cozy stitches and lots of creative joy! 🧶 ✨

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FAQs

Can I use velvet yarn instead of plush?

Yes, velvet yarn works beautifully for this, though it can be a bit more slippery to work with than standard plush yarn.

Is this puppet big enough for an adult hand?

The finished size is about 11 inches, which fits most adult hands comfortably, but you can always add a few more rounds of double crochet at the bottom if you need extra length.

My snout looks a bit pointy, what did I do wrong?

Make sure you're doing the BLO round exactly as written in Round 4; that's what creates the flat 'end' of the nose.

Can I use larger safety eyes?

You can, but 7mm gives that classic amigurumi look. If you go larger, you might need to adjust the indentation depth slightly.