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

Finished Hedgehog Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories

Project Details

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Finished Size: Approx. 4 inches (10 cm) when using sport-weight yarn
• Estimated Time: 4-6 hours

Materials

• Cotton sport-weight yarn in various colors (brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
• Crochet hook size B/1 (2.5 mm)
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Synthetic poly filling
• Blunt tapestry needles
• Scissors
• Pins

Feel free to substitute materials as needed, depending on your desired bear size and texture.

Abbreviations

• Rnd: Round
• st: Stitch
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase
• dec: Decrease
• ch: Chain

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Body

Begin with brown yarn.

Legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st (12)

Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (18)

Rnd 4: Sc in all 18 st (18)

Fasten off one leg, leave the other connected.

Body

Continue from the second leg.

Rnd 5: Sc in next 9 st, ch 6, join with the first leg (48)

Rnd 6-10: Sc in all 48 st (48)

Color Changes

Change to purple yarn Rnd 11: Sc in all 48 st (48)

Change to dark blue yarn Rnd 12: Sc in all 48 st (48)

Continue changing colors as described, from light blue to green, yellow, orange, red, and back to brown through Rnd 17.

Mark the 10th and 20th stitches of Rnd 20 with a stitch marker.

Rnd 18-22: Sc in all 48 st (48)

Decrease rounds follow until you complete the body structure. Stuff the bear as you go.

Ears (Make 2)

Use brown yarn.

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st (12)

Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 4 times (16)

Rnd 4-5: Sc in all 16 st (16)

Flatten and sew the ears to the head between rounds 22 and 28.

Arms (Make 2)

Repeat similar steps as the legs, making sure to stuff lightly before sewing between Rnd 12 and 17.

Assembly

Attach the safety eyes between Rounds 20 and 21. For the nose, embroider between Rounds 19 and 20. Finally, sew on the arms and ears securely for a complete look.

Final Notes

Congratulations on creating your own amigurumi bear! Feel free to customize your bear with different colors or accessories to make it unique.

Copyright Notice

Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net. This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not reproduce or distribute without permission.

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