Do you also have lots of leftover yarn scraps - specifically cotton and chenille? Then here is the perfect project for using up those leftovers - one that works up super fast and yields an incredibly cute result.
The crochet pattern for Izzy the Hedgehog is ideal for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced crafters. This round little hedgehog makes a wonderful little souvenir or a spontaneous gift at any time of year - not just in the autumn!
The step-by-step instructions below will guide you through the entire crocheting process. With detailed explanations and clear photos, crocheting this adorable hedgehog is sure to be a delight.
The adorable hedgehog Izzy can be crocheted using a wide variety of yarns - in all sorts of colors and sizes - allowing you to give free rein to your creativity. For instance, instead of cotton, you can crochet his body using acrylic yarn; likewise, in place of chenille, you can opt for fluffy yarn or a very thick wool.
Below, I will guide you through the process of crocheting Izzy as a cuddly little hedgehog. In no time at all, you will have a sweet, handmade hedgehog that is sure to bring joy to everyone.
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The pattern for "Izzy the Hedgehog" is intended for personal use only. It may not be sold, forwarded, reproduced, published, translated into other languages, exchanged for other patterns, or modified and passed off or sold as your own pattern. The sale of the finished hedgehog - created using this pattern - is permitted in limited quantities, provided that the designer (Gutherz – Doreen Goedhart) is credited and that current toy safety guidelines are observed.
Thank you, and happy crocheting!
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This pattern is suitable for: Beginners and Advanced Knitters (depending on your choice of yarn)
Abbreviations: (You should be familiar with these basic techniques.)
Rnd = continuous round
s = stitch
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
ch = chain (stitch)
slst = slip stitch
inc = increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec = decrease
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
(…) x? = everything within the brackets is repeated as many times as specified after the x
{…} = everything intoide the bracket is crocheted into one stitch
At the beginning, you will find the number of the respective round.
The number in parentheses at the end indicates the stitch count for the completed round.
Required material:
Crochet hook: NS 2 mm and 4 mm (If you use different needles and/or yarn, the size and proportions of the finished stuffed animal may change.)
Yarn: - Chenilleyarn in dark brown for the "spikes" (100 g/100-120 m)
- cotton yarn in beige for the body, leftover yarn in red (Apple), brown (Apple stem), black (Eyes, Eyebrows and Nose), optionally a little white and pink for embroidering the face (50 g/125 m)
Additional: Scissors, needle for embroidery and sewing, stuffing, stitch marker
PATTERN:
The finished Hedgehog, using the specified materials, will be approximately 9 cm tall.
Izzy is crocheted from back to front in spiral rounds, unless otherwise specified.
Arms in beige (cotton yarn, NS 2 mm) (2x):
1. Rnd: 6 sc into MR (6)
2. Rnd: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3.-5. Rnd: 9 sc (3 rounds) (9)
Fold the arms together and crochet the opening closed with 4 single crochet stitches. Cut the yarn, pull it through the last loop, tighten, and weave in the end.
Legs in beige (cotton yarn, NS 2 mm) (2x):
1. Rnd: 6 sc into MR (6)
2. Rnd: inc x6 (12)
3.-4. Rnd: 12 sc (2 rounds) (12)
Fold the legs together and crochet the opening closed with 5 single crochet stitches. Cut the yarn, pull it through the last loop, tighten, and weave in the end.
Hedgehog, starting in dark brown (Chenille yarn, NS 4 mm):
1. Rnd: 10 ch (10)
2. Rnd: You will be crocheting an oval - that is, working around the chain of chain stitches. Starting from the second stitch from the hook: inc, 7 sc, 3 sc into the next stitch, then continue working along the other side of the chain: 8 sc (20)
3. Rnd: inc x2, 7 sc, inc x3, 7 sc, inc (26)
4. Rnd: (1 sc, inc) x2, 7 sc, (1 sc, inc) x3, 8 sc, inc (32)
5. Rnd: (2 sc, inc) x2, 7 sc, (2 sc, inc) x3, 9 sc, inc (38)
6. Rnd: (3 sc, inc) x2, 7 sc, (3 sc, inc) x3, 10 sc, inc (44)
7. Rnd: 44 sc (44)
8. Rnd: (9 sc, dec) x3, 6 sc, dec (This round will not be crocheted to the end!) (40)
Color change to beige (cotton yarn, NS 2 mm):
9. Rnd: Start of a new round: this round is crocheted exclusively into the back loops of the previous round!
In this round, the arms and legs are also crocheted in place. The arms are slightly longer and narrower than the legs. Since the spacing between the chenille stitches is quite wide, you must take care while crocheting them in not to accidentally work two stitches into a single stitch.
Crochet the first foot using 5 sc, 3 sc, crochet the second foot in with 5 sc, 2 sc, crochet the first arm in with 4 sc, 16 sc, crochet the second arm in with 4 sc, 1 sc (40)
In this round, the ears (made of double crochet stitches) are crocheted:
10. Rnd: 23 sc, into the FLO of the next stitch: {1 hdc, 6 dc, 1 hdc}, continue normally: 6 sc, into the FLO of the next stitch: {1 hdc, 6 dc, 1 hdc}, continue normally: 9 sc (40)
11. Rnd: 23 sc, 1 sc into the BLO of the preliminary round (behind the ear), continue normally: 6 sc, 1 sc into the BLO of the preliminary round (behind the ear), continue normally: 9 sc (40)
12. Rnd: 40 sc (40)
13. Rnd: (8 sc, dec) x4 (36)
14. Rnd: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Stuff firmly with filling cotton, continuously adding more as you go.
15. Rnd: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
16. Rnd: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
17. Rnd: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
18. Rnd: 12 sc (12)
19. Rnd: dec x6 (6)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail; thread it through a needle and pass it through the front loops of the last 6 stitches; pull tight, knot, and weave in the end.
Finalize:
Izzy the hedgehog's body is now complete. Now, the face will be embroidered. Embroider the nose using black cotton yarn, working horizontally with approximately two small stitches, placed exactly over the decreases of Round 19.
The eyes are embroidered vertically on either side of the nose in Round 15, spaced approximately 5 stitches apart and spanning a length of 2 stitches. To do this, make about 3-4 passes with the black yarn for each eye, and add a white highlight in the center.
Embroider the eyebrows between Rounds 12 and 13, spanning a length of 2 stitches above the eyes, with a spacing of 3-4 stitches between them.
If you like, you can add a couple of rosy cheeks to your Izzy on Round 14, just below the eyes (with 2 repetitions).
Using a strand of the chenille yarn you used for the hedgehog's back, you can now embroider a sort of fringe between the ears. To do this, choose a progressively decreasing spacing between the stitches over a span of 3 rounds (Rounds 9–11) - for example: 5 stitches, 3 stitches, 1 stitch.
ACCESSORIES
Apple in red (cotton yarn, NS 2 mm):
1. Rnd: 6 sc into MR (6)
2. Rnd: inc x6 (12)
3. Rnd: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Rnd: 1 slst, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 dc, hdc x2, 1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc, 1 slst, 1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc, hdc x2, 2 dc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 1 slst, Cut the yarn, pull it through the last loop, and tighten.
For the apple stem, insert your hook into the slip stitch and join a new strand of brown cotton yarn. Chain 5; starting from the second stitch from the hook: work 1 single crochet, 3 slip stitches, and 1 slip stitch back into the apple (at the base of the chain). Cut the yarn, pull it through the last loop to fasten off, tighten, and tie it securely to the starting tail before weaving in the ends.
If you wish, you can position the apple appliqué on the hedgehog's back or belly and sew it in place.
Your hedgehog Izzy is finished!
I hope you had a lot of fun crocheting.
You can find more crochet patterns on my blog here, and of course in the shop as well. I look forward to your visit!
Doreen Goedhart - Gutherzdesign
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