Free Crochet Cute Super Pig Car Hanger Pattern

Is your rearview mirror looking a little too ordinary? Give your daily commute an epic upgrade with this adorable flying Super Pig car charm!

Complete with tiny outstretched hooves and a fluttering red superhero cape, this cheerful little sidekick is ready to soar through traffic and bring a smile to your face on every drive.

Materials and Preparation

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Light pink yarn for the pig head, body, ears, nose, and tiny legs.
  • Dark pink / Magenta yarn for the snout detail.
  • Bright red yarn for the superhero cape and neck collar strap.
  • Brown yarn (or jute cord) for the hanging strap loop.
• Eyes: 1 pair of 5 mm black safety eyes (or black beads / embroidered yarn).
• Stuffing: Premium polyester fiberfill stuffing.

Tools:

• Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm – 3.0 mm crochet hook (choose a smaller hook size to keep stitches nice and tight, preventing fiberfill from poking through).
• Yarn Needle: Tapestry needle for sewing parts together and weaving in ends.
• Stitch Marker: To mark the beginning of each round.
• Scissors: Sharp craft scissors.

Preparation Notes:

• Master basic amigurumi stitches such as the magic ring (MR), single crochet (sc), increases (inc), and decreases (dec).
• Keep a firm, even tension throughout the project so the body maintains its streamlined flying posture when stuffed.

Abbreviations and Notes

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain stitch
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Single Crochet Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Single Crochet Decrease / sc2tog (2 sc crocheted together)
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only

Pattern Notes:

• The head, body, snout, ears, and legs are worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining at the end of each round unless specified.
• The cape and neck collar strap are crocheted separately in rows/rounds and assembled before mounting the hanger to your car.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this decorative ornament. Just ensure stitches are tight enough that stuffing stays concealed inside.

Finished Size:

Approximately 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in length from snout to tail, making it the ideal compact size for a rear-view mirror hanging accessory.

Special Techniques:

• Invisible Decrease (dec): Insert hook into front loops only of two adjacent stitches, yarn over, and complete as a regular single crochet for a smooth surface.
• Color Change: Switch colors seamlessly on the last yarn-over of the preceding stitch.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Part 1: Head and Body (Main Pig Frame)

Worked from front snout/head continuously to the tapered rear body using light pink yarn:

• R1: MR 6 sc (6)
• R2: 6 inc (12)
• R3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
• R4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• R5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
• R6–R11: 30 sc (30) (6 rounds total for head shape)
• Insert 5 mm safety eyes between R7 and R8, spaced about 5–6 stitches apart.
• R12: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
• R13: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• Stuff head firmly with fiberfill.
• R14: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• R15–R20: 24 sc (24) (6 rounds for flying torso)
• R21: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• R22: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
• Stuff remaining body.
• R23: 6 dec (6)
• Fasten off, weave yarn tail through front loops of remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close, and hide tail.

Part 2: Snout, Ears, and Tiny Limbs

Snout:

Using dark pink / magenta yarn:

• R1: MR 6 sc (6)
• R2: BLO 6 sc (6)
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the front center of the head (between eyes).

Ears (Make 2):

Using light pink yarn:

• R1: MR 4 sc (4)
• R2: (1 sc, inc)*2 (6)
• R3: (2 sc, inc)*2 (8)
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Flatten ears and attach to upper head sides.

Legs / Hooves (Make 4):

Using light pink yarn:

• R1: MR 5 sc (5)
• R2–R3: 5 sc (5)
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment to lower front and back body.

Part 3: Superhero Cape & Neck Collar

Cape:

Using bright red yarn (worked in rows):

• Foundation: Ch 9
• Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)
• Row 2: 8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)
• Row 3: dec, 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6)
• Row 4: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6)
• Row 5: dec, 2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (4)
• Row 6: 4 sc (4)
• Fasten off and leave tail for assembly.

Neck Collar Strap:

Using bright red yarn:

• Foundation: Ch 20 (or length needed to wrap around the neck line between R13 and R14).
• Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 19 sc (19)
• Fasten off.

Part 4: Assembly & Finishing

• Snout & Ears: Sew the dark pink snout to the center front face. Sew the two ears flat onto the top sides of the head.
• Legs: Sew two front legs extending forward and two back legs pointing backward along the belly, creating a dynamic “flying” pose.
• Cape & Collar: Wrap the red neck collar around the pig’s neck joint and sew the ends together. Attach the red cape securely over the top back area right behind the collar strap.
• Hanging Cord: Thread a loop of brown yarn or sturdy jute string through the center top back of the pig (at the balancing point) and tie a secure knot at the desired length for hanging on your car rear-view mirror.

Detailed Pattern Breakdown

1. Head & Flying Body Structural Geometry:

• Head Construction (R1–R13): Begins with standard spherical amigurumi shaping (MR 6 sc expanding up to 30 stitches). The un-increased rounds (R6–R11) create a rounded head profile, while the reduction in R12–R13 creates a tapered neck indentation.
• Body Extension (R14–R23): Re-expanding from 18 to 24 stitches at R14 defines the shoulders. Maintaining 24 sc across R15–R20 elongates the torso horizontally, establishing an aerodynamic cylindrical silhouette for the flying pig effect before tapering off cleanly at the tail end.

2. Snout & Facial Features:

• BLO Snout Border: The snout utilizes BLO 6 sc on R2 to construct a sharp 90-degree corner rim, mimicking a flat pig snout.
• Ear Positioning: Triangular ear cones are sewn flat onto the upper quarters of the head, giving character and expression to the face.

3. Cape & Accessories Mechanics:

• Trapezoid Cape: Decreasing at the edges on alternating rows (from 8 to 6, then to 4 stitches) forms a sweeping superhero cape shape that flares out gracefully behind the figure.
• Suspension Balancing: Attaching the brown hanging cord precisely at the mid-back balance center allows the Super Pig to hang horizontally in mid-air when suspended in your vehicle.

Pattern Question:

Question: How do I ensure the Super Pig hangs horizontally in a flying pose without tilting forward or backward?

Answer: Before permanently tying off your hanging loop cord, thread a scrap piece of yarn under a couple of stitches on the pig’s back near the cape attachment area.

Lift the ornament up by the string to test its balance. If the head dips downward, re-thread your loop 1 to 2 rounds further forward toward the neck. If the body tilts backward, move the hanging loop slightly further back toward the tail until it balances in a straight horizontal position.