No-Sew Hedgehog Crochet Pattern
Here’s how to crochet a little hedgehog! This quick project makes an adorable, mini plushie and best of all, it’s completely no-sew from nose to end!
Made with the recommended yarn and hook size, my hedgehog stands at around 3 inches tall and 4 inches long (although size may vary with tension).
Not only does it make a cute mini project, but I think it’s also a great size for keychains on backpacks, purses, or bags! But if you find that it’s still a little too large for your taste or want to make it even smaller for keychains, use a thinner yarn and smaller hook size to shrink it down even more.
Similarly, to make it larger, use a larger type of yarn and hook size.
This little hedgehog was originally designed as one of the little garden critters in my 6-in-1 flower pot garden set.
The flower pot opens up to hold all the little critters inside! You can find the full ad-free, printable PDF pattern of the hedgehog along with the other four mini plushies and the flower pot here or keep reading for the free hedgehog pattern below.
Here’s how to crochet the little hedgehog!
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Please do not copy, sell, or duplicate (to distribute) the contents of this crochet pattern in any format without permission. Shares are always appreciated, but please do so by sharing the link to this blog post or where it can be found, as this helps me continue to create free patterns for you!
You’re welcome to sell the plushies you make using this pattern! Please give pattern credit to The Mary Jay and tag me @themaryjay on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube if you post your plushie. I’d love to see them!
Skills and Abbreviations (In U.S. terms)
MR= Magic Ring (Magic Circle)
SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet
INC= Increase
DEC= Decrease
2-DcBo= 2-double crochet bobble (a bobble made by crocheting 2 partial double crochets together in one stitch).
5-DcBo= 5-double crochet bobble (a bobble made by crocheting 5 partial double crochets together in one stitch)
FLO= Front Loop Only
BLO= Back Loop Only
FO= Fasten off
R= Round/Row
Change Color
Recommended Materials:
(Based on what I used to make the hedgehog in the sample photos)
Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6) in Black, Brown, and Cream
Two 12 mm Safety Eyes
5 mm Crochet Hook
Stuffing
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Pins & Stitch Markers (Optional)
The entire hedgehog is crocheted as one piece starting from the nose.
Using Black
R1: 4 SC in a MR (4)
Change color to Cream.
R2: In BLO, [SC, INC] x 2 (6)
Tip: Use cream yarn to embroider over any black specks that may show from the color change for a cleaner appearance.
R3: [2 SC, INC] x 2 (8)
R4: [INC] x 8 (16)
R5: 3 SC,
In FLO of one stitch: [SC, DC, SC]. Tip: Place a stitch marker into the back loop to make it easier to find later.
3 SC,
In FLO of one stitch: [SC, DC, SC]. Tip: Place a stitch marker into the back loop to make it easier to find later.
8 SC (20)
Attach the eyes between R3 and 4 around 3 to 4 stitches apart and lined up to the ears. Add stuffing.
Change color to Dark Brown.
R6: 3 SC,
1 SC in the BLO of R4 under the ear and where we placed the stitch marker.
INC, SC, INC,
1 SC in the BLO of R4 under the ear and where we placed the stitch marker.
3 SC,
Change color to Cream.
5-DcBo, 3 SC, 5-DcBo (18)
Change color to Dark Brown.
R7: [2 SC, 2-DcBo, SC] x 3, SC,
Change Color to Cream.
5 SC (18)
Change color to Dark Brown.
R8: [SC, 2-DcBo] x 6, SC,
Change Color to Cream.
5 SC (18)
Change color to Dark Brown.
R9: [2 SC, 2-DcBo, SC] x 3, SC,
Change Color to Cream
5-DcBo, 3 SC, 5-DcBo (18)
Change color to Dark Brown.
R10: [SC, 2-DcBo] x 6, SC,
Change Color to Cream.
5 SC (18)
Change color to Dark Brown. Add stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
R11: [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)
R12: [DEC] x 6 (6)
FO leaving a tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use the yarn tail to sew the plushie closed.
Congratulations! You finished your hedgehog!
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I hope you enjoyed making this plushie. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if you find any mistakes.
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