Amigurumi Bluey - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the wonderful world of woodland-inspired amigurumi! ✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my free crochet pattern for Bluey the Hedgehog, an adorable spiky friend with a charming blue-tinted personality! 🌿 Whether you’re enchanted by forest creatures or simply love creating cute handmade animals, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own pocket-sized hedgehog complete with tiny quills and a curious little face! 💙

This pattern uses classic stitches and straightforward techniques, making it perfect for crafters looking for a delightful project! 🍄 I’ve broken down each step with detailed instructions to ensure your Bluey the Hedgehog turns out just right. 👌 So grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s bring this prickly-but-sweet woodland wanderer to life one stitch at a time! 🧵 This little blue hedgie will surely curl right into your heart without any of the actual pokes! 🌟

🦔 Amigurumi Bluey The Hedgehog Crochet Pattern

Bring to life this adorable hedgehog named Bluey! With a puffy back, gentle face, and a bright scarf, he’s a fun companion for all seasons.

🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate — Includes shaping, textured back loops, and multiple color changes.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 22 cm (8.5 inches) tall when using velvet yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

✂️ Materials Needed

Velvet or plush yarn in:
- Medium blue (body)
- Navy blue (spines)
- Beige (snout, belly, paw pads)
- Pink (cheeks, nose)
- Red (scarf)
3.5 mm crochet hook
12 mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Hot glue or craft glue (optional for securing features)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FLO – Front Loop Only
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧍 Body (Blue)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–15. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.

🩵 Belly Patch (Beige)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Flatten and sew to front center of the body (Rounds 6–15).

🌸 Cheeks (Make 2 – Pink)

MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
Flatten and sew slightly under eyes, closer to snout sides.

🐽 Snout (Beige)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew between the eyes.

Nose (Pink)

MR, 6 sc
FO, sew onto front center of snout.

🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Blue with beige pads)

MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
Flatten and sew to bottom of body.

Feet Pads (Beige)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Sew to bottom of legs.

👐 Arms (Make 2 – Blue)

MR, 6 sc
sc around (6)
3–5. sc around
Stuff lightly, sew to body sides.

👁 Eyes (Safety Eyes)

Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, approx. 8 stitches apart. Sew or glue in place.

🧶 Ears (Make 2 – Blue outer, beige inner)

Outer (Blue)

MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
sc around (9)

Inner (Beige)
Repeat steps above.

Sew beige inner to blue outer. Flatten and sew onto top sides of the head.

💇 Spines (Navy Blue)

For the spiny texture:
Cut 15–20 cm yarn strands in navy. Attach one at a time to the back using the lark’s head knot method, row by row from top down to lower back.

Trim and fluff as desired.