Adorable Crochet Hedgehog Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide

Create your own charming little crochet hedgehog with this detailed pattern. This project combines different yarn textures to give the hedgehog a realistic look, with a smooth face and a fluffy, textured body.

Materials Needed

Body Yarn: YarnArt Samba (or similar textured/bouclé yarn) 100g/150m
Face Yarn: Smooth cotton or acrylic yarn 50g/182m
Crochet Hooks: 2.25mm (for the face and limbs) and 4mm (for the body)
Stuffing: Fiberfill or polyester stuffing
Other: Yarn needle, scissors, and safety eyes or black embroidery thread

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl st: Slip Stitch
BLO: Back Loop Only

Note: Remember to stuff all parts as you go.

The Face

Yarn: Smooth yarn | Hook: 2.25mm

Start with a Magic Ring or ch 2.

With Black Yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 sc (6)

Switch to Main Face Color:

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
Round 5: 12 sc (12)
Round 6: 5 sc, (inc, 2 sc) * 2, inc (15)
Round 7: (inc, 3 sc) * 2, inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc (19)
Round 8: 19 sc (19)
Round 9: 7 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (23)
Round 10: 23 sc (23)
Round 11: 3 sc, inc, 19 sc (24)
Round 12: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Round 13: 30 sc (30)
Round 14: 1 sc, 8 inc, (3 sc, inc) * 2, 4 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 2 (42)
Round 15: 42 sc (42)
Round 16: 18 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 2, inc, 6 sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) * 2 (48)
Round 17: 48 sc (48)

Arms (Make 2)

Yarn: Smooth yarn | Hook: 2.25mm

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Rounds 3-5: 9 sc (9)
Round 6: inc, 8 sc (10)
Round 7: 10 sc (10)
Round 8: inc, 9 sc (11)
Round 9: 11 sc (11)
Round 10: inc, 10 sc (12)
Round 11: 12 sc (12)
Round 12: inc, 11 sc (13)
Rounds 13-20: 13 sc (13)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Yarn: Smooth yarn | Hook: 2.25mm

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
Rounds 3-5: 9 sc (9)
Round 6: inc, 8 sc (10)
Round 7: 10 sc (10)
Round 8: inc, 9 sc (11)
Round 9: 11 sc (11)
Round 10: inc, 10 sc (12)
Round 11: 12 sc (12)
Round 12: inc, 11 sc (13)
Round 13: 13 sc (13)
Round 14: inc, 12 sc (14)
Round 15: 14 sc (14)
Round 16: inc, 13 sc (15)
Round 17: 1 sc, 8 hdc, 1 sc, sl st.

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Back of Head (Cap)

Yarn: YarnArt Samba | Hook: 4mm | Instruction: Work in BLO (Back Loop Only)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
Rounds 7-11: 36 sc (36)
Round 12: 1 incomplete sc, 14 hdc, 1 sc, sl st.

Fasten off and hide the yarn tail.

The Body

Yarn: YarnArt Samba | Hook: 4mm | Instruction: Work in BLO (Back Loop Only)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
Rounds 7-15: 36 sc (36)
Round 16: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Round 17: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Round 18: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

Head: Sew the “Cap” to the “Face.” Align the incomplete round of the cap with the section of the face that has the 8 increases; this forms the top of the head. Ensure you stuff the head firmly before closing.
Eyes: To create eye sockets, use a needle to pull the fabric inward (eye indentations). Use Round 14 as your guide; place the sockets at the 1st/2nd increases and the 7th/8th increases.
Mouth: Embroider or felt a small mouth on the face.
Final Steps: Sew the body to the head and attach the arms and legs securely