Hedgie Pet – Free Crochet Pattern
This hedgehog is another quick pattern. All you need is basic knowledge of crocheting in the round and how to make a magic ring.
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Materials Needed
- Yarn in Dark Brown, Beige, Black, and whatever color you’d like for the body
- 3.75mm (F) Hook if using worsted weight yarn
- 5.25mm (I) Hook if using bulky weight yarn
- Stuffing
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Pins
Crochet Terms (US Terms)
- Ch – Chain
- MR – Magic Ring
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Inc – Single Crochet Increase
- Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- St – Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
Starting the Nose with Dark Brown
R1: 4 Sc in Mr. Change to beige yarn at the end of the 4th Sc. (4)
R2: In BLO, Sc, 2inc, Sc (6)
R3: 2Sc, 2Inc, 2Sc (8)
R4: 3Sc, 2Inc, 3Sc (10)
R5: 3Sc, 4Inc, 3Sc (14)
R6: 3Sc, *Sc, Inc* 4 times, 3Sc (18) – Change to body color at the end of this row.
R7: *Sc*
– When you reach the end of Row 7, work 2 more Single Crochets. Move your marker to the last stitch worked. This is the new start of your row. (18)
R8: 8Sc, 2Inc, 8Sc (20)
– Embroider eyes on row 4-5, depending on what looks right for the size yarn you’re using.
-Begin to stuff. I use an unsharpened pencil to make sure the nose is stuffed. As you stuff the nose, push it up slightly so it forms a little curve. The nose of the hedgehog is slightly curved up
R9-11: *Sc* (20)
R12: 8Sc, 2Dec, 8Sc (18)
R13: *Sc* (18)
R14: *Sc, Dec* (12)
R15: *Dec* (6)
FO and use the tail to close. You’re done!
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