Bring festive cheer to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Christmas Hedgehog with Holly pattern! This adorable little hedgehog is dressed for the season, featuring a cozy textured body, bright holly leaves, and a cheerful holiday spirit in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for Christmas decorations, adding a whimsical touch to your collection, or simply enjoy making seasonal amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a hedgehog bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade holiday magic to your collection. 🎄✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of brown, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or festive berries for extra charm. Craft a classic Christmas hedgehog with rich holiday tones, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of winter-inspired amigurumi for a charming display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Christmas Hedgehog with Holly is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade holiday magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🦔 Amigurumi Christmas Hedgehog with Holly Crochet Pattern
Bring cozy woodland cheer to your Christmas décor with this adorable crocheted hedgehog! With soft beige fur, deep burgundy looped spines, and festive holly on each ear, this little friend looks ready for the holidays.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner – Intermediate
Uses basic shaping, simple sewing, and loop stitch for the spines.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6 – 8 in (15 – 20 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Beige: ≈ 45 g (body, limbs, snout, ears)
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Burgundy or dark red: ≈ 30 g (spines)
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Green: ≈ 5 g (holly leaves)
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Red: ≈ 3 g (berries)
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3.0 mm hook
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8–10 mm safety eyes
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8–10 mm safety nose (or embroider)
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Polyester stuffing
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Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🐾 Body & Head (Worked as one piece)
With beige
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8 – R16: sc around (42)
R17: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R21: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R22: dec × 6 (6) FO, weave end.
👉 Place safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 8 sts apart.
Stuff firmly but keep shape soft and rounded.
🐽 Snout
With beige
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew centered just below eyes. Attach safety nose at tip.
👂 Ears (×2)
With beige
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
Flatten and FO. Sew to top sides of head with slight forward tilt.
✋ Arms (×2)
With beige
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3–R5: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly, FO. Sew to front sides of body as in photo (paws folded in front).
🦶 Legs (×2)
With beige
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18)
R6: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
FO, stuff firmly. Sew flat at base for sitting pose.
🦔 Spine Panel (Back)
With burgundy
Ch 26
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (25)
Rows 2–30: Work loop stitch in each st (25 sts per row)
FO leaving long tail.
Panel should cover the back and curve slightly to the sides.
Sew starting at top of head down to bottom edge of body.
Optional: lightly steam and ruffle loops for soft, curly look.
🍃 Holly Leaves (4 total)
With green
Ch 6.
Work down chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
In same st ch 2, sl st back to base (creates tip).
Work back up other side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
FO and block flat.
🍒 Holly Berries (6 total)
With red
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: (1 sc, dec) × 2 (4)
FO, close into tiny sphere.
Sew 3 berries and 2 leaves together above each ear.
🧵 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew snout centered below eyes, attach nose.
2️⃣ Attach ears to top sides of head.
3️⃣ Sew arms and legs in place.
4️⃣ Attach spine panel securely down the back and around sides.
5️⃣ Stitch holly clusters above each ear.
6️⃣ Optionally embroider a tiny smile or use a black stitch for extra expression.
🎀 Finishing Touch
Your festive hedgehog is ready! Display it next to candles or tuck it under your tree for a cozy, woodland Christmas vibe.
The photo’s lush, curled spines and holly ears are perfectly replicated with this pattern.
