Spectacled Hedgehog: A Free Amigurumi Pattern

Hello, cozy crafters! 🧶

There’s something irresistibly charming about a tiny animal with personality—especially when it wears glasses! Today, I’m thrilled to share this free Spectacled Hedgehog amigurumi pattern with you. This little fellow stands at just 12cm tall and is full of character, from his fuzzy “grass” yarn spines to his perfectly round spectacles.

Whether you’re making this hedgehog for a book lover, a teacher, a friend, or just for yourself, he’s sure to bring a smile to everyone who sees him. With simple shaping and minimal color changes, this project is great for confident beginners ready to practice sewing small parts and adding cute details.

I’ve included step-by-step instructions for everything—from his tiny boots and poseable arms to his brushed-out spines and handmade wire glasses. Let’s pick up our hooks and make some prickly magic!

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn

YarnArt Jeans (50g/160m) – approx. half a skein in beige/tan for the body
Small amount of dark yarn for boots
Kamtex “Cotton Grass” or similar fuzzy yarn for spines
Black Iris thread for embroidery

Tools & Notions

Crochet hooks: 1.5mm (nose), 2.0mm (body), 4.0mm (spines)
Polyfill stuffing
Two 6mm half-sphere beads for eyes
One small black bead for nose
Thin craft wire for glasses
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Fabric glue (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner+

Finished Size

Approximately 12cm tall

Crochet Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc two together)
sl st = slip stitch
MR = magic ring

Pattern Instructions

Arms (Make 2)

Use main body color.

R1: 3 sc in MR or 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (3)
R2: 3 inc (6)
R3–R4: 6 sc
R5: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R6–R7: 9 sc

Do not stuff. Fold and join edges with 3 sc + 1 sl st. Leave long tail for sewing.

Spectacled Hedgehog: A Free Amigurumi Pattern

Legs (Make 2)

Start with dark yarn for boots.

R1: Ch 4, inc in 2nd ch, 1 sc, 4 sc in last ch, 1 sc, inc along other side (10)
R2: 10 sc in back loops only
R3: 10 sc + 1 sl st (to shift round)
R4: 2 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc (7)

Switch to main body color.

R5–R6: 7 sc
R7: 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (9)
R8: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R9: 12 sc

Stuff lightly. Leave long tail for sewing.

Body

Use main body color.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R10–R22: 54 sc (13 rounds)
R23: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R24: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R25: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R26: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R27: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R28: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R29: Dec to end

Stuff firmly as you go. Close opening and weave in ends.

Nose

Split yarn in half for finer texture. Use 1.5mm hook.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R3: 9 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Leave tail for sewing. Attach black bead to tip.

Spines

Use fuzzy “grass” yarn held double. Use 4.0mm hook.

R1: Ch 9, inc, 6 sc, 4 sc in last ch, 6 sc, inc (20)
R2: 2 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (28)
R3: (sc, inc) x 2, 6 sc, (sc, inc) x 4, 6 sc, (sc, inc) x 2 (36)
R4: (inc, 2 sc) x 2, 6 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 4, 6 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 2 (44)
R5–R9: 44 sc

Try on body; add more rows if needed. Leave tail for sewing.

Assembly & Finishing

Attach Pieces

Spines: Sew along upper back of body.
Legs: Attach to bottom front.
Arms: Sew between rows 16–18 of the body.
Nose: Sew above arms, adding a bit of stuffing for shape.

Brushing the Spines

Use a pet slicker brush or fine-tooth comb to gently brush out the fuzzy yarn. Be patient—fluff until spines are fuzzy and hedgehog-like!

Face

Glue half-sphere eyes on either side of the nose.
Embroider eyebrows with black Iris thread.

Wire Glasses

Wrap wire around a round object (marker, dowel, etc.) to form two equal circles.
Twist ends to form bridge and earpieces.
Adjust to fit hedgehog’s face and gently press into place.