How to Make an Amigurumi Hedgehog
Nugget the Hedgehog can't wait to wake up to the bloom of spring flowers! The quirky amigurumi character is ready to start exploring the garden and perhaps even start finding a few crochet friends.
Crochet this cuddly hedgehog this spring and join Nugget on his adventures in the garden.
Pattern by @irenestrange
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How to make
* 4.5mm Crochet Hook
* Toy Filling 250g
* Darning Needles (no. 3-9)
* Scissors
* Knitcraft Everyday DK Yarn 50g - Peach x2, Mint Green x2, Pistachio, Barbie Pink, Brown
* 12mm Safety Eyes
Hold the yarn double throughout for a cuddly hedgehog.
The body is worked from the bottom up with increases and decreases creating the shape.
Spikes and details are made separately and sewn onto the body. Arms and feet are not stuffed, but feel free to add a bit of stuffing if you prefer.
Make in Brown.
Rnd 1: start 6dc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: dc around [6]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Make 2 in Barbie Pink.
Rnd 1: start 6dc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Start in Peach.
Rnd 1: start 6dc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Rnd 3: (inc in next st, 1dc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (inc in next st, 2dc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (inc in next st, 3dc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (inc in next st, 4dc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (inc in next st, 5dc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8: (inc in next st, 6dc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 9: (inc in next st, 7dc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 10: (inc in next st, 8dc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 11-15: dc around - 5 rounds
Rnd 16: (inv dec, 8dc) repeat 3 times, 30dc [57]
Rnd 17: (inv dec, 7dc) repeat 3 times, 30dc [54]
Rnd 18-19: dc around - 2 rounds
Rnd 20: 9dc, 3dc in next st, 44dc [56]
Rnd 21: 10dc, 3dc in next st, 45dc [58]
Rnd 22: 11dc, 3dc in next st, 46dc [60]
Rnd 23: 11dc, inc 3 times, 46dc [63]
Rnd 24: dc around.
Rnd 25: 11dc, inv dec 3 times, 46dc [60]
Rnd 26: 5dc, (inv dec, 3dc) repeat 3 times, 39dc [57]
Rnd 27-31: dc around - 5 rounds
Change to Mint Green.
Rnd 32-33: dc around - 2 rounds
Add safety eyes between Rnds 25-26, either side of the nose.
Rnd 34: (inv dec, 7dc) repeat 3 times, 30dc [54]
Rnd 35: (inv dec, 7dc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 36: (inv dec, 6dc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 37: (inv dec, 5dc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 38: (inv dec, 4dc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 39: (inv dec, 3dc) repeat 6 times [24]
Add plenty of toy stuffing.
Rnd 40: (inv dec, 2dc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 41: (inv dec, 1dc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 42: inv dec 6 times [6]
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull tight to close.
Make 2 in Peach.
Rnd 1: start 6dc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc in next st, 2dc) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 3-8: dc around - 6 rounds
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Make 2, start in Brown.
Rnd 1: start 6dc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (1dc, 3dc in next st, 1dc) repeat 2 times [10]
Rnd 3: dc around [10]
Rnd 4: inv dec 2 times, 1dc, change to Peach, 5dc [8]
Rnd 5-7: dc around - 3 rounds
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Make 22 in Mint Green, 7 in Pistachio, 3 in Barbie Pink, 3 in Brown. Add as many more spikes as you like!
Ch11, start 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
Row 1: 8tr, 5tr in last ch, 8tr, turn [21]
Row 2: ch1, 3dc, 3htr, 4dc, 3dc in next st, 4dc, 3htr, 3dc [23]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Start by pinning the cheeks, nose, arms and feet onto the front of the body. Stitch in place.
Embroider a little smile under the nose with 1 strand of brown.
Pin 7 of the Mint Green spikes evenly around the body, with the spikes overlapping the colour change. The tips of each spike will naturally want to curl up. Stitch down the first row of spikes.
Arrange the next row a little behind the first, offset the spikes to overlap the gaps. Mix up the colours however you like and stitch down.
Carry on adding more spikes until there is just room enough for a few more along the spine, pin the last few spikes with the shape pointing up.
Secure all the spikes in place by catching each spike from the underside somewhere along the middle, to stop them from flopping over.
Weave in all ends to finish.
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