Some amigurumi toys look cute.
Others instantly make you smile the moment you see them.
This free hedgehog amigurumi pattern belongs to the second group.
What makes this design stand out is the contrast between the smooth face and the fluffy, spiky texture yarn used for the body. The shaping is simple but effective, allowing the details to shine without overcomplicating the process.
The pattern is worked step by step, with parts integrated as you crochet, creating a clean and seamless finish. From the rounded snout to the tiny paws and ears, every element comes together to form a soft, expressive hedgehog that feels just as good in your hands as it looks on display.
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Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- ( ) – stitch count
Snout (Muzzle)
Color: black, then beige
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: 6 dec (6)
Change yarn to beige.
4: 6 sc
5: 2 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc (8)
6: 4 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc (10)
7: (sc, inc) * 2, sc, 2 inc, sc, inc, sc (15)
8: 8 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc (18)
9: 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc (20)
10: 12 sc, inc, 7 sc, 3 sl st (21)
11: 10 sc, inc, 10 sc (22)
12: 9 sc, 4 inc, 9 sc (26)
13: 7 sc, (sc, inc) * 6, 7 sc (32)
Legs – Cutest Hedgehog
(Make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4–5: 18 sc
6: (sc, dec) * 6 (12)
7–8: 12 sc
Lightly stuff, fold and crochet 6 sc through both sides.
Fasten off.
Arms – Cutest Hedgehog
(Make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: (sc, inc) * 3 (9)
3–4: 9 sc
5: (sc, dec) * 3 (6)
6–8: 6 sc
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
Ears – Cutest Hedgehog
(Make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3–4: 12 sc
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
Body – Cutest Hedgehog
Continue working on 60 stitches from row 23 of the body, turn work and crochet from the wrong side.
1–8: 60 sc
9: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
10: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
11: 48 sc
12: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
13: 42 sc
14: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
15: 36 sc
16: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Stuff firmly, especially around the snout.
17: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
18: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
19: (sc, dec) * 6 (12)
20: 6 dec
Pull opening closed, fasten off and hide yarn.
Body Expansion & Attachment Section
14: 8 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 3, 8 sc (36)
15: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
16: (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)
17: 48 sc
18: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
19: 54 sc
20: (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60)
21: 60 sc
Change yarn to fluffy “spike” yarn.
Insert safety eyes in row 14, leaving 10 stitches between them.
22: 54 sc, attach leg – 6 sc (60)
23: 1 sc, attach leg – 6 sc,
5 sc, attach arm – 3 sc,
6 sc, attach ear – 6 sc,
7 sc, attach ear – 6 sc,
6 sc, attach arm – 3 sc,
11 sc (60)
🦔 Final Note
Stuff evenly, shape the face carefully, and enjoy your finished hedgehog.