Knitted Jimmy Hedgehog Toy

Looking for a delightful and unique gift? Look no further than the knitted Jimmy Hedgehog toy! This charming handmade creation brings warmth and comfort to both children and adults alike. With its cozy knitted design and adorable hedgehog features, it is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. 

Use smaller needles with furry yarn and bigger ones with "normal" yarn.

Legs (make 2)

Cast on 13sts with light brown yarn. P1 row.

Next row: K1, [m1, K1] repeat [_] to the end. Beg with P row st-st 5rows.

Next row: [K3, k2tog] repeat [_] to the end.

Next row: [P2, P2tog] repeat [_] to the end.

Next row: [K2, k2tog] repeat 3 times, K1, k2tog.

Beginning with P row st-st 18 rows. Cast off. Sew legs and stuff.

Body (make one piece with light brown and one piece with furry yarn)

Cast on 17sts. P1 row

Next row: K1, [m1, K4] repeat [_] to the end. Beg with P row st-st 15 rows.

Next row: K1, [k2tog, k3] repeat [_] to the end. P1 row

Next row: K1, [k2tog, k2] repeat [_] to the end. P1 row

Next row: K1, [k2tog, k1] repeat [_] to the end. P1 row Cast off. Sew both pieces together from their side seams.

Head:

Cast on 13sts with furry yarn. P1 row.

Next row: K1, [m1, K1] repeat [_] to the end. P1 row

Next row: K1, [m1, K4] repeat [_] to the end. P1 row

Next row: K1, [m1, K5] repeat [_] to the end. P1 row

Next row: K1, [m1, K6] repeat [_] to the end. Beg with P row st-st 5 rows. Change to light brown and smaller needles. Beginning with K row st-st 6 rows.

Next row: k2tog 7 times, K15, k2tog 7 times. St-st 3 rows.

Next row: k2tog 5 times, K9, k2tog 5 times. P1 row

Next row: k2tog 4 times, K3, k2tog 4 times. P1 row

Next row: k2tog 2 times, K3, k2tog 2 times. Cut the yarn and pull yarn through remaining stitches. Sew the seam (not the cast on edge yet), insert safety eyes and stuff the head. Close the cast on edge.

Arms (make 2)

Cast on 12 sts with light brown yarn. Beginning with P row st-st 21 rows.

Next row: K2tog 6 times. Cut the yarn and pull yarn through remaining stitches. Sew and stuff the arms.

Finishing: Sew stuffed legs to the bottom part of the body. (It's easier when you use light brown yarn). Stuff the body. Sew head to the upper part of body. Sew arms to the sides of the body. And finally make a face for your hedgehog. You can add clothes and other accesories if you want to. I used my t-shirt pattern and knitted a blue t-shirt.