Introduction
Embrace the charm of the forest with this delightful Woodland Hedgehog amigurumi pattern. Perfect for advanced beginners and intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows you to create a whimsical woodland friend that will bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 15 to 18 hours
- Size: Approximately 25 centimeters tall
Materials
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton in Tan, Moss Green, White, Rust Orange, Chartreuse, and Red. Bulky faux-fur yarn in a soft brown blend.
- Hook: 2.5mm crochet hook for the body and 4.0mm for the faux-fur cap.
- Other Materials: Polyester fiberfill, 8mm black safety eyes, small wooden buttons, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and black embroidery floss.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease
- BLO: back loop only
Full Pattern
Head & Face
Start with the face, working in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30)
Rnds 6-10: sc in all 30 sts. (30)
Rnd 11: [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 12: [5 sc, inc] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 13: sc in all 42 sts. (42)
Rnd 14: 12 sc, [inc] 6 times (first cheek), 6 sc, [inc] 6 times (second cheek), 12 sc. (54)
Rnds 15-22: sc in all 54 sts. (54)
Artisan’s Note: Insert 8mm safety eyes between Rnds 12 and 13, spacing them 10 stitches apart. Embroider a small black nose and thin eyebrows with black floss.
Rnd 23: [7 sc, dec] 6 times. (48)
Rnd 24: [6 sc, dec] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 25: [5 sc, dec] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 26: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 27: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24)
Artisan’s Note: Stuff the head firmly to maintain its shape.
Rnd 28: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 29: [1 sc, dec] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 30: 6 dec. (6)
Fasten off, weave the tail through the remaining stitches, and pull tight to close.
Hedgehog Prickles (Wig/Cap)
Switch to the faux-fur yarn and 4.0mm hook.
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in a magic ring. (8)
Rnd 2: 8 hdc inc. (16)
Rnd 3: [1 hdc, hdc inc] 8 times. (24)
Rnd 4: [2 hdc, hdc inc] 8 times. (32)
Rnds 5-9: hdc in all 32 sts. (32)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Base Body & Legs
Start with Tan yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times. (18)
Rnds 4-8: sc in all 18 sts. (18)
Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg identical, but do not fasten off.
Rnd 9: ch 3 from the second leg, join to the first leg with a sc. Place stitch marker here. Work 17 more sc around the first leg, 3 sc along the chain, 18 sc around the second leg, 3 sc along the other side of the chain. (42)
Rnd 10: [6 sc, inc] 6 times. (48)
Rnds 11-18: sc in all 48 sts. (48)
Rnd 19: [6 sc, dec] 6 times. (42)
Rnds 20-25: sc in all 42 sts. (42)
Rnd 26: [5 sc, dec] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 27-32: sc in all 36 sts. (36)
Rnd 33: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30)
Rnds 34-36: sc in all 30 sts. (30)
Rnd 37: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 38-39: sc in all 18 sts. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head. Stuff the body firmly.
Arms & Hands
Make two. Start with Tan yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc. (12)
Rnds 3-5: sc in all 12 sts. (12)
Rnd 6: [2 sc, dec] 3 times. (9)
Rnds 7-20: sc in all 9 sts. (9)
Artisan’s Note: Stuff only the lower half of the arms. Pinch the top flat and crochet 4 sc across to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Striped Sweater
Work in joined rounds, alternating White and Moss Green.
Rnd 1: ch 36, join with a sl st to form a ring. ch 1, 36 sc, join. (36)
Rnd 2: ch 1, [5 sc, inc] 6 times, join. (42)
Rnd 3: (Switch to Green) ch 1, 6 sc, ch 6 (skip 9 sts for armhole), 12 sc, ch 6 (skip 9 sts for armhole), 6 sc, join.
Rnds 4-12: Continue alternating colors, placing 1 sc in every stitch and chain. Join at the end of each round. (36)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Mushroom Appliqué
Use Red for the cap.
Row 1: 4 sc in a magic ring, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 2: 4 inc, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: [1 sc, inc] 4 times. (12)
Fasten off. Embroider small white spots. Attach yarn to the stem and crochet 3 sc for 3 rows. Fasten off.
Baggy Trousers
Use Rust Orange. Work from the top down.
Rnd 1: ch 48, join with a sl st to form a ring. ch 1, 48 sc, join. (48)
Rnds 2-8: ch 1, sc in all 48 sts, join. (48)
Divide for the legs:
Rnd 9: ch 1, 24 sc, join to the first st for the first leg.
Rnds 10-18: ch 1, sc in all 24 sts, join. (24)
Rnd 19: ch 1, [2 sc, dec] 6 times, join. (18)
Rnd 20: (Rolled cuff) ch 1, BLO sc in all 18 sts, join. Fasten off.
Repeat for the second leg. Sew small patches for pockets and attach buttons for decoration.
Sturdy Shoes
Make two. Start with White yarn for the sole.
Rnd 1: ch 7, start in second ch from hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working down: 4 sc, inc. (14)
Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (20)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, [1 sc, inc] 3 times, 4 sc, [1 sc, inc] 2 times. (26)
Rnd 4: Switch to Chartreuse yarn. BLO sc in all 26 sts. (26)
Rnds 5-6: sc in all 26 sts. (26)
Rnd 7: 8 sc, 5 dec, 8 sc. (21)
Rnd 8: Switch to Moss Green. 7 sc, 3 dec, 8 sc. (18)
Fasten off. Add a small strap across the front and secure with a button.
Slouchy Pointed Hat
Use Moss Green.
Rnd 1: ch 42, join with a sl st to form a ring. ch 2, 42 dc, join. (42)
Rnd 2: ch 2, front post dc around first st, back post dc around next st. Join. (42)
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in all 42 sts. (42)
Rnd 4: [5 sc, dec] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 5-10: sc in all 36 sts. (36)
Rnd 11: [4 sc, dec] 6 times. (30)
Rnds 12-18: sc in all 30 sts. (30)
Rnd 19: [3 sc, dec] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 20-28: sc in all 24 sts. (24)
Rnd 29: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)
Rnds 30-39: sc in all 18 sts. (18)
Rnd 40: 6 dec. (6)
Fasten off and attach a tassel to the tip.
Assembly & Final Touches
- Pin the fur cap to the back of the head and sew securely.
- Align the head onto the body and stitch firmly to prevent wobbling.
- Sew arms to the body at round 38.
- Dress the hedgehog in its completed outfit!
Final Notes
Enjoy creating your Woodland Hedgehog! This pattern is a labor of love that will surely bring joy to those who see it.
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