Sink your teeth into this Amigurumi Vampire Hedgehog crochet pattern! 🦇🦔✨ With its tiny fangs, spiky fur, and mischievous charm, this design brings a spooky yet adorable twist to classic amigurumi creations. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween décor, a gothic-inspired gift, or simply love quirky character designs, this FREE pattern is a must-have for your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur texture, cape details, and even tiny accessories like a bat companion or a miniature coffin! Choose deep reds and blacks for a traditional vampire look or experiment with eerie purples and grays for a unique twist. Whether displayed as part of a spooky setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi vampire hedgehog is sure to enchant. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this nocturnal cutie to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦔 Amigurumi Vampire Hedgehog Crochet Pattern
This little hedgehog is dressed to impress with a spooky twist—vampire fangs and all! Perfect for Halloween or any time you want to add a little monster charm to your crochet shelf.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall
🪡 Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Light beige or tan (body)
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Dark brown (quills)
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Red (mouth)
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White (fangs)
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Navy or black (nose)
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Crochet hook (2.5 mm or 3 mm)
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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sc – single crochet
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inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
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MR – magic ring
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ch – chain
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sl st – slip stitch
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FO – fasten off
👤 Head & Body (Worked as One Piece in Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–16. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between R12–13, ~6 sts apart
– Stuff head firmly -
(1 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (32)
22–30. sc around (32) -
(2 sc, dec) x8 (24)
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(1 sc, dec) x8 (16)
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dec x8 (8)
– FO and close hole
🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
– Lightly stuff -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
– FO and sew to sides of body
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
– Stuff and FO
– Sew to base of body
👃 Nose (Dark Blue/Navy)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
– FO and sew centered between eyes
🦷 Mouth & Fangs (Red & White)
Mouth (Red)
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ch 6
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sc across (5), ch 1, turn
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sc across (5), FO
– Stitch onto face, under the nose
Fangs (White – Make 2)
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around (4)
– FO and attach to sides of mouth
🌰 Ears (Make 2 – Beige)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
– FO, flatten and sew to top sides of head
🌵 Quills/Back Spikes (Dark Brown)
Option 1 – Loop Stitch Method
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Work loop stitches in rows or spirals directly onto the back from the neck down.
Option 2 – Fringe Method
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Cut short yarn strands (~3–4 inches)
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Attach using a latch-hook/knotting method
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Trim and fluff for volume
🪡 Assembly
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Sew arms just under neck line
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Attach legs at the base of the body
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Sew nose between eyes and add embroidered mouth if desired
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Attach ears to the top sides of head
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Add quills using loop or fringe method
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Attach red mouth and stitch white fangs
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Weave in all loose ends
✨ Finishing Touches
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Add blush with makeup or light pink yarn
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Embroider tiny brows or a belly button
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Customize with a tiny cape, bow, or Halloween tag
