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Free Crochet
Hedgehog Patterns
Here is a collection of 27 of the best free amigurumi crochet hedgehog patterns.
Amigurumi are so cute and so much fun to make. If you’ve never tried amigurumi, you’re missing out.
They make fantastic gifts for little ones, and lots of these patterns are quick makes too.
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Free Written Patterns
Crochet Baby Hedgehog Pattern from Crochet Objet
Learn to crochet a tiny baby hedgehog with the free crochet amigurumi pattern. The pattern for the leaves is also included. The pattern has detailed step-by-step instructions and pictures. The finished amigurumi will measure approximately 1½” (4 cm) long and 1″ (2½ cm) wide.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 4 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Mimi-chan the Hedgehog from AmiguruMEI
This free crochet pattern from AmiguruMEI is available via the Craft Passion website.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight acrylic yarn, e.g., Ami-Acy from Craft Passion. You will also need some fuzzy yarn for the spines, e.g., Fuzz-A-Fleece from Craft Passion. You will need beige and dark brown yarn, and a contrasting yarn for the flower.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.5 mm and 3 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Two 8 mm black brads, one 8 mm safety eye, dark brown eye shadow, pink blush, darning needle, polyester fiberfill, stuffing pellets, and small pieces of white and yellow felt for the eyes and centre of the flower.
Archie the Hedgehog Free Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
This sweet amigurumi hedgehog will measure approximately 4½” x 4½” when completed.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in beige and white; #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, in brown; and #0 / Thread / Lace in black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Polyester filling, a yarn needle, and two 6 mm safety eyes.
Romantic Amigurumi Hedgehog from Raffamusa Designs
This free pattern uses puff stitch for the hedgehog’s spines. The finished toy measures approximately 4″ (10 cm) long and 2.5″ (6.5 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr. You’ll need approximately 13 yards (12 m) of beige yarn, 68 yards (62 m) of brown, and a small amount of black for the eyes and nose.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A stitch marker, tapestry needle, and stuffing material.
Round Plush Hedgehog with Sombrero from Damn it Janet, let’s crochet!
An adorable little crochet hedgehog that will measure approximately 3.25″ in height and 3.5″ in length when completed.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in beige, light brown, aran, green, white, and red. You’ll need 50 yards of beige, 35 yards of light brown, 15 yards of aran, 2 yards of green, 2 yards of white, and 2 yards of red.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Stitch markers, black domed buttons or safety eyes (10 mm), fiberfill, tapestry needle, and hot glue.
Hedgehog with Baby Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern from Stringy Ding Ding
Furry or fuzzy yarn can be difficult to work with as it is difficult to see your stitches. This pattern has a clever solution to overcome this; it has you work with a double strand, one strand of fuzzy yarn, and one strand of regular yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight fuzzy fur yarn in your main colour, e.g., Hygge Fur from Red Heart; and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran yarn in light brown and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing, 8 mm safety eyes for the big hedgehog, 6 mm safety eyes for the nose, and the baby hedgehog’s eyes.
The Hedgehog Bolla – Free Crochet Amigurumi from Yarnhild
Cute and quick to make, this free crochet pattern features single crochet for the head and loop stitches for the body.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Paris and DROPS Big Merino.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Two 6 mm safety eyes, one 8 mm safety eye, polyfill, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Hedgy the Hedgehog from Riana Szekely
This free crochet hedgehog pattern also comes with instructions for little amigurumi apples.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran from Garnstudio in white, grey, black, and pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm and 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, an embroidery needle, and polyfill stuffing.
Flower Hedgehog Toy from Yulia Klyushina
This pretty little amigurumi hedgehog is available via Ravelry as a free pattern download. The finished hedgehog will measure approximately 4″ (10 cm). It requires only basic skills; even beginners should be able to make it successfully. The pattern includes detailed step-by-step photos and instructions.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stuffing material, 6 mm safety eyes, embroidery needle, and sewing pins.
Red Heart Harper Hedgehog from Yarnspirations
The multicoloured spines in this free crochet hedgehog pattern are cleverly made with a series of chains and slip stitches.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., With Love from Red Heart in the colourways Lettuce and Fruit Punch.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A measuring tape or ruler to check your gauge, a yarn needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, and a small amount of black yarn for the facial features.
Crochet Hedgehog Pattern – Free from The Friendly Red Fox
This little hedgehog works up very quickly in super bulky yarn and measures approximately 5″ long and 3 ½” tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight chenille-style yarn, e.g., Pipsqueak from Bernat. #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in tan, e.g., I Love This Yarn! from Hobby Lobby. You will need about 50g of the Super Bulky chenille yarn and a small amount of the tan-coloured yarn.
Mr Hedgehog from Pops de Milk
Mr Hedgehog’s fuzzy look is achieved by simply brushing the yarn after he is made.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g. Super Value from Bernat.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm, 3.50 mm (E-4), and 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: An old hairbrush with bristles or a pet slicker, fiberfill stuffing, two 6 mm safety eyes, a small piece of black felt for the hedgehog’s nose, scissors, a needle, and some thread.
Amigurumi Hedgehogs – A Free Crochet Tutorial from Grace and Yarn
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. You’ll need 25 g for the overalls, 15 g beige, a small amount of brown for the paws and spines, a small amount of contrasting yarn for the shirt, and black yarn for the nose.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 10.5 or 11 mm safety eyes, scissors, tapestry needle, polyfill, stitch markers.
Woodland Hedgehog Amigurumi from Mama In A Stitch
This cute little crochet hedgehog is a free pattern, and like a lot of amigurumi, it is a quick and fun project to crochet.
YARN REQUIRED: for the main part of the body, you will need #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Fishermens Woll from Lion Brand. You will also need faux fur yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Fun Fur.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Small amounts of grey and black felt, a tapestry needle, black embroidery thread, a small piece of fabric for the bow(optional), a hot glue gun (optional), brown eye shadow, polyfill stuffing, and scissors.
Crochet Hedgehog Pattern from Crochet to Play
Adorable and huggable, this little crochet hedgehog is a free pattern perfect for Valentine’s Day. The finished hedgehog measures about 4¾” from top to bottom (11.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. The designer has used Cotton Aran from Paintbox Yarns in Banana Cream, Red Wine, and Coffee. And I Love This Cotton! from Hobby Lobby in Monkey Brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A yarn needle, toy stuffing, a stitch marker, two 6 mm safety eyes, and some straight pins.
Hedgehog Jean from Anna Lavrentyeva.
This little guy is so cute I couldn’t leave him out. The pattern is from a Russian site so translate it to English by clicking on the translate button in your browser’s address bar. This pattern does not translate well in Microsoft Edge for some reason, but Chrome does it brilliantly. There is also a chart and step-by-step photos. The little red and white scarf is knitted.
YARN REQUIRED: RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, toy stuffing, needle and thread, and scissors. Knitting needles and yarn for scarf (optional).
Little Hedgehog from Atalier Marie-Lucienne
This free crochet hedgehog pattern uses popcorn stitch to create the spines. The yarn weight is not specified but as with most amigurumi, you need to choose a hook size that is smaller than the size recommended on the yarn label. The designer does not indicate the yarn weight used, but states that she has used a 3 mm hook; it is probably safe to assume that she has used a #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
Happy Hedgehog Crochet Pattern from Spin a Yarn Crochet
This free pattern is the perfect project for faux fur yarn. And you can practice your colourwork with the cutest plaid scarf. This hedgehog is made from separate pieces that are crocheted flat in rows and then joined together.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn in Black, Burgundy, and Red for the scarf, e.g., Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4. Less than 50 g of #4 medium/worsted weight yarn in tan for the front panel. And #6 super bulky weight faux fur yarn for the back, e.g., Go For Faux from Lion Brand Yarn – less than one skein.
NOTIONS: 2.75 mm, 3.25 mm, and 3.75 mm crochet hooks. 10 mm safety yes, black crochet thread, stitch markers, stuffing material, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Free Crochet Hedgehogs Pattern from Yarnspirations
These cute little hedgehogs are all dressed up for the outdoors. The pattern includes instructions for a cape, a stocking cap, a scarf and a beanie-style hat.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn plus a #6 weight faux fur or chenille-style yarn.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, stuffing material, a yarn needle, a 2.25 mm crochet hook, and a 6 mm crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Baby Hedgehog Ragdoll from Crochet For You
A simple, free amigurumi pattern made by joining two crocheted pieces together. This pattern comes as a video tutorial and a written pattern. The finished size is approximately 5.25″ in height.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in brown and cream. You’ll need approximately 100 yards of brown yarn and 50 yards of cream.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A tapestry needle, fiberfill, and dark brown yarn for embroidering eyes and nose.
Hedgehog Amigurumi Tutorial from Canal Crochet
This free pattern and video tutorial are in Spanish. The designer has given translations for the written pattern, and the video provides visual guidance. There may not be enough detail for a beginner to amigurumi to follow this pattern.
Crochet Hedgehog Tutorial from Crochet Stitch Witch
Learn how to make a cute crochet hedgehog toy with this video tutorial from Crochet Stitch Witch. This is a two-part video tutorial, you can find part two here.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Nepal from Garnstudio. You will need two different colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 4 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Polyester stuffing, an embroidery needle, scissors, black or brown yarn for the nose, and black embroidery thread for the eyes.
Hestia the Hedgehog from Green Fox Farm Designs
Hestia the Hedgehog is a free pattern for a no-sew amigurumi with adorable bobble stitch spines. It’s an easy pattern suitable for advanced beginners – it includes detailed written instructions and a video tutorial.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Paintbox Aran Worsted. You’ll need about 40 yards (37 m) for the back/spines, 60 yards (55 m) for the head and belly, and 5 yards (4.5 m) for the nose.
NOTIONS: 3.5 mm or 3.75 mm crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and 12 mm safety eyes (optional).
Step-by-Step Hedgehog Tutorial by The Design Hub
Learn how to make this soft and squishy hedgehog plushie with this detailed video tutorial for beginners.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight, chenille-style yarn.
NOTIONS: 12 mm safety eyes, a 6 mm crochet hook, a stitch marker, a darning needle, scissors, and stuffing material.
Crochet Mini Hedgehog Tutorial by Heavenly Crochet Amigurumi
Little Crochet Hedgehog Tutorial by Let’s Crochet
This video tutorial includes written instructions as text overlay.
Herbie The Hedgehog by Double Dutch Crochet
This video tutorial is detailed and easy to follow.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight, chenille-style yarn, e.g., Honey Bunny or Baby Snuggle from Hobbii.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a darning needle, sewing pins, a stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing, some lightweight yarn for embroidering the facial features, a safety nose, and 12 mm safety eyes.
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