Bring bold energy to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Shadow the Hedgehog, a project that captures the iconic look of this expressive character! 🦔🧶 With sculpted quill spikes, rich red accents, and defined eye framing, this design brings Shadow’s fierce personality to life in soft, handmade form. His oversized shoes add the perfect finishing touch, making him instantly recognizable and full of attitude.
Perfect for fans of video game-inspired creations, this amigurumi doll is both fun to make and striking to display. Whether gifted to a fellow enthusiast, added to a collection of handmade characters, or simply enjoyed as a unique keepsake, the Amigurumi Shadow the Hedgehog is a joyful way to crochet personality, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🔥
🦔 Amigurumi Shadow the Hedgehog Crochet Pattern
Bring the legendary ultimate lifeform to yarn with this detailed amigurumi Shadow the Hedgehog pattern! From his signature red stripes to his oversized shoes and spiked quills, this pattern captures Shadow’s bold, serious personality in soft, huggable form — complete with articulated fingers, embroidered details, and confident posture.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Requires experience with color changes, shaping, sewing multiple parts, and detailed assembly (hands, shoes, hair spikes).
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
DK or Worsted weight yarn:
Black – body, head, limbs, outer ears, quills (about 75–90 g)
Warm beige/tan – muzzle and chest patch (about 20–25 g)
White – eye whites, gloves, sock lines, part of shoes (about 30–35 g)
Rich red – eye frames, chevron, spike tips, cuffs, shoe panels (about 25–30 g)
Medium grey – shoe soles (about 20 g)
Blue – small shoe accent squares (a few meters)
Green – iris color if embroidered or felt (very small amount)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing – about 80–100 g
Black embroidery thread – facial lines and optional eye detailing
Hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
12–14 mm safety eyes or felt/embroidered irises
Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Invisible decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FLO – Front loop only
BLO – Back loop only
FO – Fasten off
🪄 Head
Black yarn
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 = 12
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 = 30
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 = 36
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 = 42
Rounds 8–18: 42 sc
Round 19: (5 sc, dec) × 6 = 36
Round 20: (4 sc, dec) × 6 = 30
Round 21: (3 sc, dec) × 6 = 24
Stuff firmly
Round 22: (2 sc, dec) × 6 = 18
Round 23: (sc, dec) × 6 = 12
Round 24: dec × 6 = 6
FO and close.
👀 Eyes & Whites
Make two white eye panels as elongated ovals, pointed slightly at the outer edges and softly rounded at inner corners.
Attach eyes between Rounds 11–12, leaving 12–14 stitches between them.
Tilt slightly upward toward the outer corners.
Add green irises if desired using felt, safety eye caps, embroidery, or paint.
🔴 Eye Frames
Chain 14–18, work 1 row of sc to create thick red bands.
Pin around each white eye panel, curving gently.
Outer ends lift upward, inner edges swoop toward the muzzle.
Attach with small invisible stitches.
🔻 Forehead Chevron
Red yarn
Ch 7
Row 1: sc 6
Row 2: dec, 2 sc, dec (4)
Row 3: dec, dec (2)
Row 4: sc2tog (1)
FO with tail.
Surface-sl-st outward 2–3 stitches on each top side to create soft curved arms.
Place centered between eyes with the pointed tip aligned with the muzzle center.
Leave a small gap above eye frames.
🐽 Muzzle
Beige yarn
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 = 12
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
Rounds 4–6: 18 sc
Attach centered below eyes.
Make a small black oval nose (MR, 6 sc) and sew at top of muzzle.
Add a short angled line for the mouth.
👂 Ears (2)
Tan inner
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (2 sc, inc) × 2 = 8
Round 3: 8 sc
Switch to Black outer
Rounds 4–6: 8 sc
Flatten into a wedge.
Attach high on the head, inner tan panels facing forward, and slightly angled outward.
🦔 Side Quill Spikes (4)
Make 4 identical
Black first:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (sc, inc) × 3 = 9
Rounds 3–4: 9 sc
Round 5: (2 sc, inc) × 3 = 12
Rounds 6–10: 12 sc
Switch to Red:
Rounds 11–13: 12 sc
FO.
Lightly stuff only the base.
Placement
Two on the left side of the head and two on the right.
Upper spikes sit just behind the ear lines, angled backward.
Lower spikes attach beneath them with a slight rear tilt.
Spacing should reveal both spikes clearly from the front view.
🧥 Body
Black yarn
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 = 12
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 = 18
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 = 24
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 = 30
Rounds 6–13: 30 sc
Round 14: (3 sc, dec) × 6 = 24
Rounds 15–20: 24 sc
Round 21: (2 sc, dec) × 6 = 18
Round 22: (sc, dec) × 6 = 12
Stuff firmly.
Leave long tail to attach head.
🧵 Chest Patch
Make a long beige oval panel worked flat:
Start with a chain, work sc rows with slight increases at sides.
Shape edges into an irregular fur outline with small alternating sl sts and 2-sc bumps for texture.
Attach centered on torso.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Black
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 = 12
Rounds 3–10: 12 sc
Red cuff
Rounds 11–13: 12 sc
White glove
Rounds 14–22: 12 sc
Stuff lightly.
Sew slightly angled outward.
✋ Fingers (3 per hand)
White
Round 1: MR, 5 sc
Rounds 2–4: 5 sc
Make three and sew side by side on glove tips.
Make a short thumb (MR, 4 sc, 2 rounds) and attach to side.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Black
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 = 12
Rounds 3–10: 12 sc
White sock band
Rounds 11–13: 12 sc
Red shoe top
Rounds 14–16: 12 sc
Stuff and sew to body.
👟 Shoes
Grey Sole
Begin with a chain foundation worked into an oval about 22 stitches around.
Work in BLO to lift walls.
Upper Construction
White walls above sole, red top overlays, and rectangular blue detail panels near sock line.
Keep the shoes large and rounded, matching the proportion of the legs.
Sew securely under each leg.
✂️ Tail
Black yarn
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Rounds 2–6: 6 sc
Curve slightly and attach at lower back.
🧵 Assembly
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Attach legs to bottom of body, slightly apart.
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Sew arms at shoulder line, angled outward.
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Stitch head to body securely.
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Position and attach white eye ovals, eyes, red frames, muzzle, nose, mouth, and chevron.
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Attach ears and spikes, pinning first to match symmetry.
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Add chest patch and smooth edging.
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Shape tips of spikes with gentle bending or light steam.
💬 Closing Notes
This fierce and iconic Shadow the Hedgehog amigurumi will bring speed and edge to your crochet lineup! 🖤💥
Display proudly, share with a fellow fan, or keep near your workspace as a vivid handmade companion.
