Free crochet hedgehog amigurumi pattern is available here for all handmade craft lovers. We recommend matte chenille yarn paired with a 3.0 mm crochet hook for this project. It will take roughly 16 hours to finish, and the total time changes based on your crochet experience and stitching speed.

This slow, gentle craft carries so much warmth in every stitch. The soft, muted texture of matte chenille gives this little hedgehog a calm, cozy look, making it a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and dear ones. Store-bought presents are lovely, but a crocheted hedgehog holds hours of your quiet care, a one-of-a-kind keepsake to wrap up and share.

There is no rush, no strict standard for perfection. Crocheting this tiny companion is a wonderful way to slow down, ease stress and sink into mindful stitching. Whether you are an experienced maker or searching for a relaxing long-term craft project, this sweet hedgehog is waiting for you. Grab your hook and yarn, stitch up this cuddly friend, and surprise someone special with a gift made entirely by your hands.

Introduction to Basic Stitches

· X = sc (single crochet)

· V = 2 sc in same stitch (increase)= inc

· A = single crochet decrease (sc 2tog) =dec

· T=hdc (half double crochet)

· F=F = dc (double crochet)

· blo = work in back loops only

· ch = chain stitch

· sl st = slip stitch

Note: Start each round with ch, end with sl st. These do not count toward total stitches.

1. Crocheting the Hedgehog's Head

Round1：Magic Ring 6X [6sc]
Round2：6V [6inc]
Round3：2 (X, V, X) [2 (sc, inc, sc)]
Round4：2 (3X, V) [2 (3sc, inc)]
Round5：2 (5X, V) [2 (5sc, inc)]
Round6：4 (X, V) , 6X [4 (sc, inc), 6sc]
Round7：6 (X, V) , 6X [6 (sc, inc), 6sc]
Round8：6 (V, 2X) , 6X [6 (inc, 2sc), 6sc]
Round9：3 (X, V), 12X, 3(X, V), 6X [3(sc, inc), 12sc, 3(sc, inc), 6sc]
Round10：36X [36sc]

Cut the yarn. Counting from the slip stitch, place a stitch marker 2 stitches forward, and place another stitch marker 8 stitches back from the slip stitch — these will be used to join and crochet together with the body.

2. Crochet Hedgehog Belly Pattern

Round1：Magic Ring 6X [6sc]
Round2：6V [6inc]
Round3：6 (X, V) [6 (sc, inc)]
Round4：6 (X, V, X) [6 (sc, inc, sc)]
Round5：6 (3X, V) [6 (3sc, inc)]
Round6：6 (2X, V, 2X) [6 (2sc, inc, 2sc)]
Round7：6 (5X, V) [5 (sc, inc)]
Round8：42X [42sc]

Without cutting the yarn, join to the head and continue crocheting. Start from the stitch marker that is 8 stitches from the turning chain, and work all the way to the front stitch marker — 10 stitches in total.

3. Crochet the hedgehog's body using brown yarn.

Round1：Insert the hook into any stitch of the belly and crochet one round of single crochet: 60X.

Round2：blo 6 (9X, V) [6( 9sc, inc)]

Round3：blo 6 (10X, V) [6( 10sc, inc)]

Round4~8：blo 72X [72sc]

Round9：blo 6 (10X, A) [6( 10sc, dec)]

Round10：blo 6 (9X, A) [6( 9sc, dec)]

Round11：blo 6 (8X, A) [6( 8sc, dec)]

Round12：blo 6 (7X, A) [6( 7sc, dec)]

Round13：blo 6 (6X, A) [6( 76sc, dec)]

Round14：blo 6 (5X, A) [6( 5sc, dec)]

Round15：blo 6 (4X, A) [6( 4sc, dec)]

Round16：blo 6 (3X, A) [6( 3sc, dec)]

Round17：blo 6 (2X, A) [6( 2sc, dec)]

Round18：blo 6 (X, A) [6( sc, dec)]

Round19：blo 6A [6dec]

Without cutting the yarn, begin crocheting the hedgehog's spikes: 8ch, skip one stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until the end.

4. Crochet the hedgehog's ears *2

Magic Ring 2ch, 2T, F, 2ch, slip stitch [2ch, 2hdc, dc,slip stitch]

5. Crochet the hedgehog's arms *2

Round1~5：5X [5sc]
Round6：3ch, starting from the second chain from the hook, work 2X, then slip stitch into the next stitch. Make 3 of these.

6. Crochet the hedgehog's legs

Round1~3：6X [6sc]

7. Red Berry and Berry Stem

Round1：Magic Ring 6X [6sc]
Round2：6V [6inc]
Round3~5：12X [12sc]

Round6：6A [6dec]

Wrap the stem with brown yarn around a piece of floral wire (pipe cleaner/stem wire) to finish it.