Knitted Adorable Hedgehog Toy
Isn't a knitted adorable hedgehog toy just the cutest addition to any cozy space? With its soft yarn and cute little features, it's impossible not to fall in love with it! Whether you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your decor or searching for a sweet gift for someone special, this handmade hedgehog toy is sure to bring a smile to your face. Just imagine snuggling up with this delightful creation and feeling its warmth and charm brighten up your day - it's pure joy wrapped up in a cuddly little package!
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: 13 cm / 5 1/8 in
Instruction of Knitting a Hedgehog Toy
This charming hedgehog toy is crafted by first knitting an egg-shaped body. The body is knit using needles in bigger sizes and fluffy teddy yarn to mimic the texture of quills. Once the body is complete, the head, ears, and other features are added using smaller needles and cotton yarn to provide a contrasting texture.
Needles: 4 double-pointed needles 6” (15 cm) in 2 sizes
Needle Size: US 6 (4.00 mm) / US 3 (3.25 mm)
Yarn
(Medium) 100% Polyester (50 g/ 65 m/ 71 yds) *I used "Go Handmade - Teddy yarn here"
(DK) 100% Cotton (25g ~ 57.5 m)
Yarn Amount
100% Polyester: 25 g
100% Cotton: 3 g (Brown) / 6 g (Beige)
Gauge
Body: 18 sts and 23 rnds = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
Other parts: 26 sts and 30 rnds = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
Abbreviations
- CO cast on
- rnd(s) round(s)
- st(s) stitch(es)
- RS right side
- WS wrong side
- k knit
- p purl
- m1 make 1 stitch
- m1L make 1 stitch left
- m1R make 1 stitch right
- k2tog knit 2 stitches together
- ssk slip, slip, and knit
Body
Use US 6 (4.00 mm) needles, and knit with your fluffy yarn.
Circular CO 12 sts on 3 needles. *Always use a working needle to knit.
Rnd 1: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 2: *k2, m1*, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 3: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 4: *k3, m1*, repeat * (24 sts)
Rnd 5: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 6: *k4, m1*, repeat * (30 sts)
Rnd 7: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 8: *k5, m1*, repeat * (36 sts)
Rnd 9: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 10: *k6, m1*, repeat * (42 sts)
Rnd 11: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 12: *k7, m1*, repeat * (48 sts)
Knit until the height reaches 11cm (measured from the top). *Approx. 20 rounds
Decrease rnd 1: *k6, k2tog*, repeat * (42 sts)
Rnd 2: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 3: *k5, k2tog*, repeat * (36 sts)
Rnd 4: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 5: *k4, k2tog*, repeat * (30 sts)
Rnd 6: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 7: *k3, k2tog*, repeat * (24 sts)
Rnd 8: knit 1 rnd
Stuff the body now, then continue knitting.
Rnd 9: *k2, k2tog*, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 10: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 11: *k1, k2tog*, repeat * (12 sts)
Rnd 12: knit 1 rnd
Stuff more. Gather bind-off.
Head:
Use US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and beige color cotton yarn.
CO 36 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1-3: knit 3 rnds
Rnd 4: ssk, k2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, ssk, k6 (30 sts)
Rnd 5: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 6: ssk, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k6, ssk, k5 (24 sts)
Rnd 7: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 8: *k2tog, k2*, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 9: knit 1 rnd
Rnd 10: *k2tog, k1*, repeat * (12 sts)
Rnd 11-14: knit 4 rnds
Gather bind-off.
Ears:
Use US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and beige color cotton yarn.
CO 12 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1-3: knit 3 rnds
Rnd 4: k2tog, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, ssk (8 sts)
Gather bind-off.
Belly Patch:
This is knit flat. Use US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and beige color cotton yarn.
CO 14 sts
Row 1(WS): purl
Row 2(RS): k1, m1R, k12, m1L, k1 (16 sts)
Row 3: purl
Row 4: k1, m1R, k14, m1L, k1 (18 sts)
Row 5: purl
Row 6-11: knit 6 rows of stockinette stitch
Row 12: k1, k2tog, k12, ssk, k1 (16 sts)
Row 13: purl
Row 14: k1, k2tog, k10, ssk, k1 (14 sts)
Row 15: purl
Row 16: k1, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1 (12 sts)
Row 17: purl
Row 18: k1, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1 (10 sts)
Row 19: purl
Row 20: knit and bind off.
Hands and Feet:
Use US 3 (3.25 mm) needles and brown color cotton yarn.
CO 12 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1-4: knit 4 rnds
Rnd 5: k2tog, k2 (9 sts)
Rnd 6: knit 1 rnd
Gather bind-off.
Finishing:
Stuff the head before sewing it on the body. * If you use safety eyes for this hedgehog toy, install them now.
Then, sew the belly patch right below the head.
Tips:
You may see the fluffy yarn pressed along the sewing line. Use a tapestry needle to pick them up.
Fold the ears, and sew them above the head. Stuff all the hands and feet, and sew them up.
I made a simple embroidery for the eyes and nose at the end.