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Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet, round hedgehog amigurumi with soft velvet spikes and a detailed face. You will make the head/body in one piece, add spikes in spirals, and attach ears, eyes, nose, arms and legs. The design emphasizes texture and a cuddly finish using bulky velvet yarn and precise placement techniques.

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full round-by-round instructions, shaping tips, and photo-led assembly guidance. Ideal for making a plush keepsake with clear, achievable steps.

Why You'll Love This Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a characterful little hedgehog with tons of personality. I enjoy how the velvet yarn and spike spirals create a tactile, cuddly texture that is satisfying to crochet. The face shaping and eye-forming steps let me add expression and charm with minimal tools. I also appreciate that the pattern combines straightforward rounds with creative finishing techniques, so each piece feels handmade and unique.

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Herbie by changing colors; try soft pastels for a nursery-friendly pal or rich browns and creams for a realistic look.

To make Herbie larger or smaller, change your yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn and a larger hook give a chunky plush, while fine yarn and a smaller hook make a mini keychain friendly version.

I often swap the velvet spike yarn for a textured or boucle yarn to get a fuzzier spike effect that still looks great in spirals.

Want different eyes? Use embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy or smaller safety eyes for a subtler expression.

You can embellish the face with tiny embroidered eyebrows or a stitched mouth to give more personality and expression to each hedgehog.

Try adding a tiny crocheted scarf or a little felt leaf accessory glued or sewn to the spikes to create seasonal versions for fall or winter.

I sometimes sew in a small bell or sachet inside the body to make a scented or soundable keepsake — just ensure safety when gifting to small children.

For a more posable hedgehog, insert thin wire into the arms before sewing them closed so they can be posed slightly forward or curled.

If you want a more uniform spike coverage, practice the spiral on a scrap ball first to get spacing consistent before working on the final head.

I also enjoy creating mini sets with coordinated colors — make a mama and baby hedgehog by scaling yarn/hook and adjusting eye sizes for a matching set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a stitch marker when working in continuous rounds; place a marker at the start of every round to avoid losing your place and keep increases consistent. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the head and body can distort shape; stuff gradually after round 17 and add small amounts to shape evenly as you work. ✗ Placing eyes too close or unevenly will affect expression and symmetry; place eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4-5 stitches in between and check placement before securing. ✗ Not offsetting spikes leads to visible gaps in coverage; work the spike spirals close together and offset subsequent spirals so the spikes sit fuller and more uniform. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning first can create asymmetry; use fabric pins to position ears, feet, and arms and check spacing before stitching permanently. ✗ Using a much larger or smaller hook than suggested will change size and tension; use the recommended 5.5mm for body and 3.5mm for spikes or adjust yarn/hook together to maintain shape.

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Herbie Hedgehog with this cozy amigurumi crochet pattern. You will learn face shaping, spike creation, and simple assembly to create a plush woodland friend. Perfect for gifting or cuddling, the pattern uses velvet yarn for a soft, tactile finish. Clear step-by-step photos and instructions guide you through every part of the project.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Colour A: 60g bulky size 6 velvet yarn (I used Baby Snuggle in beige)
  • 02
    Colour B: 100g super bulky size 6 velvet yarn (I used Baby Snuggle in Teddy Bear)
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    Colour C: 5 yards medium size 4 yarn (Brown)
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    Colour D: 5 yards medium size 4 yarn (Black)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 5.5mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 03
    Darning needle
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    Scissors
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    Fabric pins
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    Stitch marker
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    Fiber fill (approx 24oz)
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    14mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 09
    Safety nose

Progress Tracker

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— Head/Body :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 8 (8)

Round 2 :

[inc] x8 (16)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x8 (24)

Round 4 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 2, inc] x8 (32)

Round 6-15 :

sc 32 (10 rounds) (32)

Round 16 :

[sc 2, dec] x8 (24)

Round 17 :

sc 24 (24)

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*Stuff and Place Eyes*

Round 18 :

[sc, dec] x8 (16)

Round 19 :

[dec] x8 (8)

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*Slst to next stitch. Weave through outside loops of 8 remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Then tie off and weave in ends*

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Stuff with fiber fill after row 17 and continue to stuff every row until complete.

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Place eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4-5 stitches in between.

— Shaping the Face :

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1) Using your darning needle and Colour D Yarn, insert into the top inner corner of one eye.

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2) Push the darning needle over from the top of eye one to the top of eye two. You should now have one strand of yarn hanging from both eyes.

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3) Take the darning needle and now insert one strand into the bottom inner eye.

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4) Push the needle through the body to the back of the head.

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5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other eye. Then tie the two strands together once you have pulled the eyes to their desired shape. Weave in ends.

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6) Eye shaping complete.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 4 (4)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc] x2 (6)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc] x2 (8)

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*Slst and tie off.* Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew*

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1) Place safety nose on the top of round 1.

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2) Using fabric pins, place nose on round 9-12 centered between the eyes. Sew on using a darning needle. *if no safety nose you can also embroider a nose in the same place*

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3) Once sewn halfway on, place a small amount of fiber fill if required.

— Eyebrows and Spike Framing :

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Eyebrows

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1) Using darning needle and Colour C Yarn, insert the needle into the top of round 9, one stitch over from the top of the eye.

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2) Then insert the needle 2 rounds up and about 1-2 stitches over so it's in line with the top centre of the eye.

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3) Push the needle over and repeat for the other eye.

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Spike Framing

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1) Using a darning needle and any colour medium yarn, insert the needle into the bottom of round 3 centered between the eyes.

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2) Continue around the head marking the area that the spikes will start. You want to be about 2-3 stitches from the corner of the eyebrows, 5 stitches from the nose. On the bottom it should be on the bottom of round 16.

— Spikes :

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3.5mm hook, bulky yarn

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1) With colour B yarn, make a slip knot on your smaller 3.5mm hook.

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2) Using the spike framing as a reference, insert the needle in the top center point that we placed on the bottom of round 3. Make a slst.

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3) Chain 4. Skip the first chain and place one slst in each of the remaining 3 chains.

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4) Then on the head, skip one stitch and place a slst into the next stitch over.

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5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 all the way around the head in a spiral until the entire head is covered.

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6) Once the first spiral is done, work the second and subsequent spirals the same way as close to the first as possible to avoid gapping between rows. You also want to try and offset the spikes so it looks more full. Remove spike framing when done.

— Ears X2 :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 4 (4)

Round 2 :

[inc] x4 (8)

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*Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on*

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1) Create two ears.

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2) Pinch ear in half and using a darning needle, sew one end together.

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3) Using fabric pins, attach ears to round 4 and 5 of the head, directly against the spikes.

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4) Using a darning needle, sew the ears on.

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5) Ears attached.

— Legs X2 :

Row 1 :

Slip knot, ch 5 (5)

Row 2 :

Skip first chain, sc in the remaining 4 ch and then 4sc in bottom 4 ch (8)

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*Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on*

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Watch this YouTube video for a tutorial on how to create an oval to help create the arms and legs.

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1) Using fabric pins, attach the feet to the bottom of the head directly against the spikes with 2-3 stitches in between.

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2) Using a darning needle, sew on both feet.

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3) If you want to sew down the feet more, insert the needle 2 rows above where you sewed the foot on.

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4) Then push the needle down one stitch over. This will secure the foot in place. Tie off and weave in ends.

— Arms X2 :

Row 1 :

Slip knot, ch 4 (4)

Row 2 :

Skip first chain, sc in the top 3 chs and then 3 sc in bottom 3 ch (6)

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*Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on*

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1) Make two arms.

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2) Using fabric pins, attach arms to round 11 and 12 right against the spines.

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3) Using a darning needle, sew on arms. Tie off and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place 14mm safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4-5 stitches between them; shape eyes using Colour D yarn and a darning needle before securing.
  • Attach the safety nose at the top of round 1 of the nose piece and sew the nose onto rounds 9-12 of the head, centering between the eyes; add a small amount of stuffing before fully closing.
  • Sew ears onto rounds 4 and 5 of the head directly against the spikes using fabric pins to position and a darning needle to stitch.
  • Attach feet to the bottom of the head directly against the spikes with 2-3 stitches between them, then secure by stitching through one stitch over or two rows up for extra hold.
  • Position arms with fabric pins on rounds 11 and 12 against the spines and sew in place; weave in all ends after all pieces are attached.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work this project in a continuous spiral and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning and end of each round to maintain even shaping.
  • 💡Different tension may create different results; this pattern is written with a tighter tension so adjust hook or yarn weight if your gauge differs.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly — stuff after round 17 and continue stuffing each round to avoid lumps and maintain a rounded shape.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry and to avoid re-sewing multiple times.
  • 💡Weave in ends and trim tails after assembling all components to keep the finished piece tidy and secure.

This Herbie Hedgehog pattern brings a lovable woodland friend to life with soft velvet spikes and a sweet, squishy face. Make one as a special handmade gift or create a whole family of hedgehogs in different colours. Enjoy the process — from shaping the eyes to spiralling the spikes — and treasure the finished cuddly companion. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6" tall by 6" wide when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and spike fullness; adjust the hook size accordingly to match your desired outcome.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much time you spend on the spike spirals and assembly.