AMIGURUMI Hedgehog FREE PATTERN

Crochet Abbreviations

  • KA — Magic ring
  • ch — Chain stitch
  • sc — Single crochet
  • bobble — 3 incomplete double crochets in one stitch, all in the same loop
  • inc — Increase
  • dec — Decrease
  • (…) x n — Repeat n times

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions for the Hedgehog Kolobok

  1. Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 4 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (4)
  2. Increase by making 2 single crochets in each stitch. (1 sc, inc) x 2 times — (6)
  3. Crochet 6 single crochets (sc). (6)
  4. Make an increase in each stitch. 6 inc — (12)
  5. Crochet 3 sc, make 3 increases, crochet 3 sc, make 3 increases. (3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3 times, 4 sc) — (18)
  6. Crochet 3 sc, then make (1 sc, inc) x 3 times, crochet 4 sc, then make one bobble (3 double crochets in the same stitch), followed by one sc. (3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3 times, 4 sc), then bobble, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, repeat bobble — (24)
  7. The bobbles represent the hedgehog’s legs.
  8. Crochet 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3 times, crochet 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3 times. (3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3 times, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3 times) — (30)
  9. Crochet 3 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3 times, crochet 6 sc, make an increase from 1 sc and bobble, crochet 3 sc, repeat the increase from 1 sc and bobble, crochet 3 sc, inc. (3 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3 times, 6 sc, inc from 1 sc and bobble, 3 sc, inc from 1 sc and bobble, 3 sc, inc) — (36)
  10. Rounds 9-10: Crochet 36 sc, changing the color to the desired color for the spikes. (36 sc)
  11. Rounds 11-13: Continue with 36 sc for three more rounds. (36 sc)
  12. Round 14: Decrease in the following pattern: (4 sc, dec) x 6 times. (4 sc, dec) x 6 times — (30)
  13. Round 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 times. (3 sc, dec) x 6 times — (24)
  14. Round 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 times. (2 sc, dec) x 6 times — (18)
  15. Round 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 times. (1 sc, dec) x 6 times — (12)
  16. Round 18: 6 dec, then cut the yarn and close the hole.

Adding the Details

  • Nose and Eyes: Use a glue-on nose (7×9 mm) and sew on 10 mm safety eyes.
  • For the cheeks, you can use pastels or blush to add a soft rosy color.
  • Stuffing: Add stuffing inside the hedgehog’s body and legs, ensuring the toy is firm but still soft.

Finishing Touches

  • Attach the safety eyes, nose, and embroider the face as desired.
  • If needed, make some final adjustments to the stuffing and close any remaining holes.

Our Crochet Hedgehog is Ready!

You now have a cute, round hedgehog sitting proudly! Don’t forget to tag the author @maxotka_toys when you share your creation on social media!