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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.

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