Introduction
Welcome to your next amigurumi adventure! This crochet hedgehog is not only adorable but also a wonderful project for beginners. With its plump body and cute features, this little creature is sure to bring joy to anyone who lays eyes on it.
Project Details
This pattern is designed to create a soft and cuddly hedgehog that is perfect for nursery decor, gifts, or simply as a charming addition to your collection. The project uses basic crochet techniques, making it approachable for all skill levels.
Materials
- Soft cream or ivory yarn for the face and belly
- Textured brown yarn for the back and spikes
- Small amount of black yarn for the nose
- Black safety eyes (or embroider if for a baby)
- Small pink yarn for cheeks (optional)
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Pins for positioning pieces before sewing
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease
- BLO: back loop only
- FO: fasten off
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- R: round
Pattern
Main Body and Head
Using cream yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR.
R2: inc around. (12 sts)
R3: sc 1, inc around. (18 sts)
R4: sc 2, inc around. (24 sts)
R5: sc 3, inc around. (30 sts)
R6: sc 4, inc around. (36 sts)
R7: sc 5, inc around. (42 sts)
R8: sc 6, inc around. (48 sts)
R9-R18: sc around. (48 sts)
R19: sc 6, dec around. (42 sts)
R20: sc around. (42 sts)
R21: sc 5, dec around. (36 sts)
R22: sc around. (36 sts)
Insert safety eyes between R13 and R14, about 8 to 10 stitches apart. Place the nose centered between the eyes, slightly lower, around R15 or R16.
R23: sc 4, dec around. (30 sts)
R24: sc 3, dec around. (24 sts)
Begin stuffing the body firmly, ensuring a round shape.
R25: sc 2, dec around. (18 sts)
R26: sc 1, dec around. (12 sts)
R27: dec around. (6 sts)
FO, leaving a tail for closing the opening.
Brown Spiky Back
Using brown yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR.
R2: inc around. (12 sts)
R3: sc around. (12 sts)
Continue in rounds until the desired size is reached, ensuring it fits the back of the body.
Finish off and attach to the back of the body.
Assembly
Attach the spiky back to the main body securely. Sew on the ears, arms, and feet, ensuring they are well-positioned for a cute appearance. Embroider the smile and add any additional features like rosy cheeks.
Final Notes
Feel free to experiment with colors and textures for your hedgehog! This pattern is perfect for using up leftover yarn scraps.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. This pattern was created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net and is for personal use only. Please do not reproduce or sell the pattern without permission.
Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
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