Crochet Hedgehog Appliques: The Cutest Addition to Your Craft Projects

Crochet hedgehog appliques are the cutest addition to any crafting project! These adorable little creatures can be made in all sorts of colors and sizes, making them perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to hats, blankets, or even gift bags. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these hedgehogs is a fun and relaxing way to spend your crafting time.

Size/Measurements

Approx. 2" height x 2.5" length
...but they can vary based on yarn and hook size.

Materials

• Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
• Worsted weight yarn: Brown (4 yds) & Beige (2 yds)
• Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
• Tapestry Needle
• Embroidery Floss: Black

Pattern Notes

Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
There's no need to slip stitch and/or chain when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.

The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
You slip stitch on the first single crochet, not on top of the chain 1.

Special Stitches

Picot Stitch

Chain 3, insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, yarn over & draw up the yarn through all the loops.

Body/Head

Starting with light brown

• Rnd 1: 6 single crochets in magic ring, slip stitch into 1st stitch, chain 1 (6)
• Rnd 2: 2 half double crochets in each stitch around, slip stitch into 1st stitch, chain 1 (12)
• Rnd 3: single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in next stitch around, slip stitch into 1st stitch, chain 1 (16)
• Row 1: *single crochet in next stitch, picot stitch* repeat from * to * 6 more times, single crochet in next stitch, in the last stitch change to beige, single crochet in next 4 stitches, chain 1, turn
• Row 2: single crochet in next 4 stitches, chain 1, turn (4)
• Row 3: single crochet two together twice, chain 1, turn (2)
• Row 4: single crochet two together (1)

Feet

With beige, there are 4 stitches that were left unworked. We're going to single crochet in the 2nd and 4th stitch to form the little feet.

Assemble

• Eye: using black embroidery floss or thread, embroider an eye in the position you like best.
• Nose: using light brown yarn, embroider the nose on the last single crochet we made on the beige section.

Glossary

ch/s: chain/s
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st/s: stitch/es
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
rnd: round
f/o: finish off
y/o: yarn over