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Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful boar hand puppet pattern brings woodland magic to life through your crochet hook. Created with soft beige plush yarn and accented with cotton details, this 28cm puppet features realistic touches like embroidered nostrils, indented eyes, and charming white tusks. The puppet construction allows for interactive storytelling and imaginative play, making it perfect for children and adults alike.

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes detailed photo tutorials for advanced techniques like eye indentation and nostril embroidery. Special construction methods ensure the puppet fits comfortably on your hand while maintaining its adorable boar characteristics.

Why You'll Love This Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern transforms simple plush yarn into such an expressive character! The combination of basic amigurumi techniques with detailed facial features creates a puppet that's both beginner-friendly and professionally finished. I'm particularly fond of the eye indentation technique that gives the boar such a realistic, endearing expression, and the way the tusks add that perfect woodland creature charm.

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color variations for this boar puppet pattern! Try creating a pink pig version using soft pink plush yarn, or go wild with a fantasy purple or blue boar for magical storytelling adventures.

For a more rustic look, I sometimes use brown or dark gray plush yarn to create a wild boar appearance, adding extra texture to the snout area with different colored yarn.

You could also modify the ears to be more pointed for a different animal entirely - think fox or wolf puppets using the same basic construction!

I've found that adding small felt accessories like a tiny vest or bow tie can transform this woodland creature into a dapper character for more formal puppet shows.

Consider making a whole family of forest animal puppets using this same basic technique but modifying ears, tails, and facial features for different species.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the head before closing - always stuff firmly between rounds 20-21 ✗ Placing eyes incorrectly - ensure they're between rounds 11-12 with 9 sc distance between them ✗ Not using stitch markers during color changes - this causes uneven rounds and lost stitches ✗ Sewing ears too high or low - attach between rounds 16-17 with 7 stitches distance for proper proportion

Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Step into the enchanting fairy-tale world of amigurumi with this adorable boar hand puppet pattern! This charming 28cm (11 inch) woodland character brings storytelling to life with its sweet beige plush yarn construction and detailed features. Perfect for interactive play, puppet shows, or as a cuddly companion, this pattern combines simple crochet techniques with delightful details like embroidered nostrils, indented eyes, and charming tusks. The puppet design allows for hours of imaginative play while teaching little ones about woodland creatures.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Boar Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn - Himalaya Dolphin baby (120m - 100g) in beige color (№ 80365)
  • 02
    Cotton yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (160m - 50g) in black (№ 53) for nose and eyebrows
  • 03
    Cotton yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (160m - 50g) in milky white (№ 3) for fangs

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2.0 mm
  • 03
    Plastic safety eyes (2 pieces, 7mm diameter)
  • 04
    Large needle
  • 05
    Knitting markers
  • 06
    Fiber filler stuffing
  • 07
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Info :

Crochet next round by BLO

Round 4 :

(1 BLO sc, dec by BLO) * 6 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (15)

Round 7 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (18)

Round 8 :

(1 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (26)

Round 9 :

26 sc

Round 10 :

(2 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (34)

Round 11 :

34 sc

Round 12 :

(3 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (42)

Round 13-17 :

42 sc (5 rounds)

Round 18 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 19 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 20 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Infos :

Insert safe plastic eyes. Fix eyes between 11 and 12 rounds from MR on the nose. The distance between the eyes is 9 sc. Stuff the head with fiber filler.

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Round 22 :

(1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Round 23 :

dec * 6 (6)

Info :

Draw the yarn through 6 front loops and tighten. Cut and secure the yarn.

— EARS (2 pieces) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 4 (12)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) * 4 (16)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 4 (20)

Round 6 :

20 sc

Round 7 :

(2 sc, dec) * 5 (15)

Info :

Leave 20 cm for sewing. Cut the thread. Sew ears between 16-17 rounds from the MR on the nose. Distance 7 st.

— BOAR FANGS (2 pieces) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 2 (6)

Round 4 :

6 sc

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)

Round 6-7 :

8 sc - 2 rounds

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces. Sew fangs on both sides.

— ARMS (2 pieces) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) * 4 (16)

Round 4-5 :

16 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, dec) * 4 (12)

Round 7-9 :

12 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Make sl st, cut the yarn. Don't stuff. Make 2 pieces.

— BODY :

Info :

Leave the tail for sewing, begin crochet without sl st. Make 24 ch, sl st in the first loop. Make a circle.

Round 1 :

24 sc

Round 2 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)

Round 3 :

(4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 4 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)

Round 5 :

crochet together with arm - 7 sc, 13 sc only on the body, 7 sc together with another arm, 15 sc only on the body (42)

Info :

Crochet sc2tog on both sleeves sides to avoid holes.

Round 6 :

sc2tog, crochet only on the arm - 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc only on the body, sc2tog, 4 sc only on the another arm, sc2tog, 14 sc only on the body (38)

Round 7 :

dec, 2 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 14 sc (34)

Round 8 :

34 sc, ch

Round 9-14 :

34 dc (6 rounds)

Info :

Make 1 sc, 1 sl st, cut and secure the yarn. Sew the body to the head as shown in the photos

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the completed head to the body opening, ensuring the neck portion sits securely inside the puppet body
  • Sew ears between rounds 16-17 from the magic ring, maintaining a 7-stitch distance between them for proper proportion
  • Insert and secure plastic safety eyes between rounds 11-12, spacing them 9 single crochets apart for realistic placement
  • Attach boar fangs on both sides of the snout using small, secure stitches to ensure they won't come loose during play
  • Embroider nostrils using black cotton yarn, creating indented nostrils for a realistic boar appearance
  • Add embroidered eyebrows above the eyes using black cotton yarn for expressive facial features

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers throughout construction to maintain proper round counting, especially during shaping rounds
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly but not overly tight between rounds 20-21 to maintain the proper puppet shape
  • 💡When indenting eyes and nostrils, pull threads tight and secure knots inside the head to hide them completely
  • 💡Leave long tails when cutting yarn for sewing - 20cm minimum for easier assembly and secure attachment
  • 💡The puppet body should remain unstuffed to allow for comfortable hand insertion during play

This charming boar hand puppet pattern combines the magic of amigurumi with interactive storytelling fun! Perfect for bringing woodland tales to life, this 28cm puppet features realistic details like indented eyes, embroidered nostrils, and adorable tusks. The pattern includes helpful photo tutorials for advanced techniques, making it achievable for intermediate crocheters ready to expand their skills. 🧶 Happy crocheting and storytelling! 🐗✨

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FAQs

What size hand will this puppet fit?

This 28cm (11 inch) puppet is designed to fit most adult hands comfortably. The body opening can be adjusted during construction if needed for smaller or larger hands.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

The pattern is specifically designed for plush yarn (Himalaya Dolphin baby) and cotton yarn. Using different weights may significantly change the final size and appearance of the puppet.

How do I make the eyes look indented like in the photos?

The pattern includes detailed instructions and references a YouTube tutorial for the eye indentation technique using black cotton yarn pulled through the back of the head.

Is this puppet safe for young children?

The puppet uses plastic safety eyes and small parts like fangs. Consider the age of the child and supervise young children during play, or substitute embroidered eyes for very small children.

Can I wash this hand puppet?

Hand washing in cool water is recommended due to the plush yarn and plastic safety eyes. Allow to air dry completely before use.