Hazel The Hedgehog Crochet Free Pattern

 

Designer: Instagram: @mes.mignonneries

Hello Amigurumi Lovers…

One of the free amigurumi crochet patterns we will share today is Hazel the hedgehog, whose photos and design belong to @mes.mignonneries. You can learn how to crochet this cute hedgehog using the free amigurumi pattern below. Thanks to dear @mes.mignonneries for this adorable design!

Abbreviations

• Rnd - round
• MR - magic ring
• ch - chain
• slst - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• BLO - Back loop only
• (* ) - repeat till the end of round

Materials

• Cotton ricorumi yarn: beige (054), brown (057), pink (065)
• Crochet hook: 3mm
• 6mm safety eyes (you may need to use smaller/larger eyes, depending on hook/yarn size)
• Yarn needle
• Black embroidery thread
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Scissors

Size with the materials above will be about 9cm.

AMIGURUMI HEDGEHOG FREE PATTERN

Head & Body

Stuff as you go along your work.

In beige:

• Rnd 1: MR, 6sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (inc) x (12)
• Rnd 3: (1sc, inc) x (18)
• Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) x (24)
• Rnd 5: (3sc, inc) x (30)
• Rnd 6: (4sc, inc) x (36)
• Rnd 7-9: 36sc (36)
• Rnd 10: (5sc, inc) x (42)
• Rnd 11: 42sc (42)

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11.

• Rnd 15: (5sc, dec) x (36)
• Rnd 16: (4sc, dec) x (30)
• Rnd 17: (3sc, dec) x (24)
• Rnd 18: (2sc, dec) x (18)
• Rnd 19: (2sc, inc) x (24)
• Rnd 20: 24sc (24)
• Rnd 21: (3sc, inc) x (30)
• Rnd 22-24: 30sc (30)
• Rnd 25: (4sc, inc) x (36)
• Rnd 26-29: 36sc (36)
• Rnd 30: (5sc, inc) x (42)
• Rnd 31: 42sc (42)
• Rnd 32: through BLO (5sc, dec) x (36)

Finish to stuff.

• Rnd 33: (2sc, dec) x (27)
• Rnd 34: (1sc, dec) x (18)
• Rnd 35: (dec) x (9)
• Rnd 36: (1sc, dec) x (6)

Fasten off and close. Embroider the eyelashes and muzzle with black embroidery thread and the cheeks with pink embroidery thread.

Arms (x2)

In beige:

• Rnd 1: MR, 4sc (4)
• Rnd 2: (1sc, inc) x (6)
• Rnd 3-7: 6sc (6)
• Sew the arms to the body.

Ears (x2)

In beige:

• Rnd 1: MR, 4sc (4)
• Rnd 2: (1sc, inc) x (6)
• Sew the ears onto the head.

Hedgehog Spines

Cut many strips of brown yarn and make a lark’s head knot. Using your crochet hook, pull the strands through a stitch on the top of the head to create a loop. Pull your ends through the loop and pull tight. Cut and adjust the length of the spines as desired.

All Finished! Your adorable Hazel the Hedgehog is now complete!