Crochet Beautiful Hedgehog
Crocheting a beautiful hedgehog can be such a delightful and rewarding craft project! Using soft yarn in earthy tones, you can create a charming little hedgehog with adorable details like tiny crochet spines and a sweet embroidered face. From the round body to the pointy nose, each stitch brings this cuddly critter to life. Whether you're making it as a gift or just for yourself, the process of crafting a crochet hedgehog is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Happy crocheting!
MATERIAL:
Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook C, fluffy yarn, black bead, a pair of safety eyes, polyester fiber fill stuffing.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St= stitch
Sc=single crochet
Sl st= slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)
Rnd=Round
NOTES
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
- Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round.
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
INSTRUCTIONS
BODY
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts).
Rnd 4: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts).
Rnd 5: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).
Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).
Rnd 7-9: sc in each of next 36 sts.
Change the yarn.
Rnd 10-11: with cotton yarn sc into each st around.
Rnd 12: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts).
Rnd 13: sc in each of next 30 sts.
Rnd 14: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts).
Stuff the body.
Rnd 15: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (18 sts).
Rnd 16: *dec, sc in next st* (12 sts).
Rnd 17-18: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Rnd 19: *dec, sc in next st*.
Rnd 20: *dec*
Cast off leaving a long tail.
EARS (2x)
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts)
Rnd 3: sc in each of next 12 sts.
LEGS (4x)
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).
Rnd 3-4: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Rnd 5: *dec, sc in next st*.
Rnd 6-7: sc in each of next 8 sts.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
FINISHING
Sew bead to the nose.
Decide where you will position eyes and sew them to the head.
Sew ears and legs to the body.