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Amigurumi Hedgehog Pup – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Hedgehog Pup – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the tiny, playful spirit of a Hedgehog Pup to life with this adorable amigurumi pattern! 🌿✨ With its fluffy quills, tiny paws, and curious expression, this design captures the essence of a baby hedgehog in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a woodland-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love hedgehog-themed amigurumi, this creation is sure to warm hearts.

Designed for crocheters who enjoy adding personality to their stitches, this pattern allows for customization in quill textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered leaves or a miniature burrow to enhance its charm. Choose classic earthy tones for a natural look or experiment with soft pastels for a whimsical twist!

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little hedgehog pup to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶🦔✨

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🦔 Amigurumi Hedgehog Pup Crochet Pattern

This sweet and snuggly amigurumi hedgehog pup is the perfect woodland companion! With its soft loop stitch “spikes” and gentle expression, it’s a heartwarming addition to your handmade toy collection. Whether as a gift or cozy decor, this hedgie will charm everyone it meets.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes loop stitch, basic shaping, and part assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted weight recommended):

  • Color A: Beige (Body, Face, Arms, Legs, Ears, Snout)

  • Color B: Chocolate Brown (Back spikes)

Additional supplies:

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Scissors

  • Optional: Blush or pink yarn for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
lp st – Loop Stitch

🧸 Head & Body (worked from top down in one piece)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24) – Neck base

  11. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  12. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    21–28. sc around (36)

  13. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  14. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    – Stuff firmly

  15. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  16. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  17. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🖐 Arms (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–9. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

🦶 Legs (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    FO, flatten and leave tail to sew to head.

🐽 Snout

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around (9)
    FO, stuff slightly, and sew under the eyes.

👁 Eyes & Face Embroidery

  • Place safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 6–7 sts apart.

  • Stitch eyebrows and nose details using embroidery thread or yarn.

  • Optionally, apply light blush on the cheeks or embroider small ovals.

🧶 Back Spikes Panel (with Loop Stitch)

With Color B:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–16. lp st around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff lightly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, weave shut. Sew flat along the back of the body.

💡 Loop Stitch Tip:
Pull a loop of yarn forward while completing a single crochet. Keep loops even in length for best appearance.

✂️ Final Assembly

  1. Sew arms to sides of body at round 20.

  2. Sew legs to base of the body.

  3. Attach ears symmetrically on head.

  4. Sew snout under eyes.

  5. Position and attach loop-stitch back piece down spine.

  6. Weave in all ends and trim any loose threads.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use velvet or chenille yarn for an ultra-soft finish

  • Add a little heart patch on the belly

  • Replace loop stitch with faux fur yarn for a realistic touch

This amigurumi hedgehog pup is bursting with cuddly charm and is a joy to create. Perfect for woodland nursery gifts, cozy corners, or your growing animal collection! 🦔🍂


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