Introduction
Create your own charming amigurumi hedgehog ready for laundry day with this free crochet pattern. This delightful project is designed for confident beginners, featuring simple stitches and a variety of fun details to bring your hedgehog to life.
Project Details
Finished Size: Approximately 3.25 inches tall.
Materials
- Sport weight or DK cotton yarn in cream and brown.
- 2.25 mm crochet hook.
- Polyester fiberfill.
- 6 mm black safety eyes.
- Tapestry needle.
- Stitch markers.
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
Pattern
Head
1. Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in MR.
2. R1: (inc) x6 (12 sc).
3. R2: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sc).
4. R3: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sc).
5. R4-R6: sc around (24 sc each).
6. R7: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sc).
7. R8: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sc).
8. Stuff and close. Body
1. Start with a magic ring, 6 sc in MR.
2. R1: (inc) x6 (12 sc).
3. R2: (sc, inc) x6 (18 sc).
4. R3-R6: sc around (18 sc).
5. R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12 sc).
6. Stuff and close. Paws (make 4)
1. Start with a magic ring, 4 sc in MR.
2. R1: sc around (4 sc).
3. Stuff lightly, close. Spines
1. Use dark brown yarn.
2. R1: Start with a magic ring, 8 sc in MR.
3. R2: sc around (8 sc).
4. Shape into loops and attach around back of the head. Assembly
1. Attach safety eyes to the head and embroider a smile.
2. Sew head to body.
3. Attach paws at the bottom of the body.
4. Add spines to the back and shape as desired. Final Notes
Remember to keep your stitches tight for the best results and have fun with this project!
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not reproduce or sell this pattern without permission.
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