Mr. Hedgehog Crochet Pattern + Video
The snow is melting. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. Spring has finally arrived in these parts and I couldn't be happier! This warm weather is coaxing animals out of hibernation and one such animal is a fuzzy little mammal I have named Mr. Hedgehog.
He likes to sniff around my desk, bumping into crochet hooks and erasers. Sometimes he just plops himself on my keyboard and stares at me with his cute little eyes. Just look at him!
The free crochet hedgehog pattern is below. You can also support my small business and purchase the ad-free and inexpensive PDF version of the pattern in my shop and on Etsy.
The idea to make his body fuzzy was more of an experiment to see if the same technique would work for another project I'm currently designing. I thought about just crocheting a simple square to experiment with but I was more curious about how it would work on a three-dimensional object, stuffed with fiberfill.
All I did was brush the little hedgehog with an old hairbrush until I was satisfied with the fuzz.
And out of a successful experiment I came out with an adorable desk pet to keep me company while I create.
Amigurumi Hedgehog Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Worsted weight (4) yarn such as Bernat Super Value in Clay and Taupe
Size 3.00mm, 3.50mm, and 3.75mm hook
Optional: Old hair brush (bristle) or pet brush to give the hedgehog a fuzzy appearance
Polyfil for stuffing
Safety eyes, 4mm or 6mm, or use embroidery thread to stitch eyes on
Black piece of felt, needle and thread
Abbreviations - US Terminology
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
inc - increase (2 sts in the same st)
dec - decrease (sc 2 sts together)
Notes
Start with the body and sew the nose after the first few rounds so it’s easier to sew on. If you are going to brush the body for the fuzzy look, make sure to attach the safety eyes after brushing so the eyes don’t get scratched or pulled by the brush bristles. If you’re not brushing the body you can attach the eyes at any time.
Unless otherwise stated, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds using stitch markers to locate the beginning/end of a round. Work in somewhat tight stitches. All color changes start in the stitch of the previous round.
Body
Using 3.50mm hook and Bernat - Clay
Round 1: start 6 sc in magic ring.
Or
Ch 2 and 6 sc in second ch from hook.
Round 2: sc in each st (6 sts)
Round 3: inc in each st (12 sts)
Round 4: sc in each st (12 sts)
Round 5: [sc in next st, inc in next st] x 6 (18 sts)
Attach felt nose with thread
Switch to Taupe and 3.75mm hook
Rounds 6-7: sc in each st (18 sts)
Round 8: [sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] x 6 (24 sts)
Rounds 9-12: sc in each st (24 sts)
Optional: Brush body and then attach safety eyes
Round 13: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] x 6 (18 sts)
Rounds 14-15: sc in each st (18 sts)
Begin to add stuffing to the body.
Round 16: [sc in next st, dec] x 6 (12 sts)
Round 17: dec x 6 (6 sts)
Cut the yarn and use a yarn needle to close the opening and weave in the ends.
Ears – Make 2
Using 3.00mm hook and Bernat – Taupe
Ch 2, sc 4 in 2nd ch from hook. Cut the yarn and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Use a yarn needle to sew the ears to the hedgehog and weave in the ends.
Your adorable amigurumi hedgehog is done!
If you make this hedgehog crochet pattern I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com
