How to crochet a hedgehog toy - knitting pattern

Knitting toys is one of the popular trends in handicrafts. They can be given to children, as they are made of natural materials and therefore hypoallergenic. You can also give such products to adults - they will add coziness to the room and can have a practical purpose. This article presents a master class on how to knit a hedgehog.

Necessary materials and tools

To knit a hedgehog, a needlewoman will need certain materials. They can be purchased in specialized stores. The main thing is to choose the right yarn.

For knitting a hedgehog, it is recommended to use the following types of yarn:

• cotton is a good option for beginner needlewomen. Cotton threads can be used to create toys for babies. They do not cause allergies. In addition, this yarn is easy to work with - it does not crumble, stretches well. There are many bright colors;
• Acrylic thread is also convenient for beginners to work with. But this material can cause allergies, so it is almost never used for knitting toys for babies;
• Mohair is good for knitting voluminous fluffy items. But such yarn is difficult to work with, so it is chosen by experienced needlewomen;
• Wool is used to knit not only clothes, but also toys. But it is also difficult to work with. The products are dense, but slightly heavy. It is also impossible to knit openwork patterns.

To make a hedgehog, you will need yarn of several colors. Most often, they choose brown, beige, white and gray if you need to make a toy that is as close to a natural appearance as possible.

Often, craftswomen choose knitting patterns of cartoon characters. For example, it could be a hedgehog from "Smeshariki" or "Hedgehog in the Fog". In this case, the color of the yarn is selected depending on the appearance of the character. You can come up with a pattern for knitting a hedgehog yourself, using brightly colored yarn.

The next necessary tool is a hook. They differ in numbers and should be selected taking into account the thickness of the threads. The thicker they are, the higher the number of the hook should be. Often, a needlewoman uses several hooks in the process of work. For example, one type is chosen for knitting clothes, another - for the main elements of toys.

To keep the knitted product in shape, it is filled with filler. The most popular are synthetic padding and holofiber. The toy should be filled tightly enough so that the product's appearance remains neat.

Another mandatory condition is the use of accessories. Most often, craftswomen buy beads, fabric appliques, rivets. It is best to sew them to the product, rather than glue them. Then the knitted toy will be stronger.

How to crochet a hedgehog - detailed tutorial

This toy consists of several parts connected to each other with a needle or hook. Most often, needlewomen prefer to use "grass" threads to make thorns. But some make thorns from regular yarn.

Here is an example of a simple pattern on how to crochet a hedgehog. To make his nose you will need a brown thread. Below is a complete step-by-step description of the work process:

1. The work should begin with the creation of an amigurumi ring. To do this, you need to knit single crochet stitches.
2. The next row consists of an increase of 6 air loops.
3. From rows 3 to 5, the number of single crochets increases by one due to the addition of 6 loops.
4. From rows 6 to 10, you should make 30 single crochet stitches.
5. Starting from 11 to 13, the number of columns is reduced by one, making a decrease of 6 loops.

After this, you should change the yarn to yellow and continue knitting the nose:

6. From rows 14 to 15, you need to knit 12 single crochet stitches.
7. In the 16th row, knit 5 stitches, while increasing by 2 loops.
8. In row 17, the number of columns must be increased by 1, making an increase of 2 loops.
9. The next row consists of 18 single crochet stitches.
10. In row 19 you need to knit 7 stitches with an increase of 2 loops.
11. Row 20 consists of 18 columns.
12. Row 21 is 8 single crochets with an increase of 2 loops.
13. For row 22 you need to knit 20 columns.

Now you can smoothly move on to knitting the head-body. The work should be continued with yellow thread:

1. In row 23, increase by 20 loops.
2. Row 24 consists of 4 single crochets (SC), with an increase of 8 loops.
3. Row 25 – 7 sc, increase – 6 loops.
4. From rows 26 to 30, the number of columns is increased by one, the increase remains the same.
5. In row 31 you need to knit 40 sc.
6. For row 32 – 88 sc.

Next, change the yarn color to orange to knit the body-needles. This method is suitable for beginners without using the "grass" yarn. The technique is elongated loops and single crochets with alternating rows. Odd rows are elongated loops, even rows are single crochets.

From row 42 to 54, decreases of 6 loops should be made. Then knit only decreases to close the hole. The thread should be hidden so that the product turns out neat.

The crochet hedgehog has arms and legs. They are knitted separately. Yellow yarn is used for the arms and they are knitted with sc. Blue threads are chosen for the hedgehog's legs and a new type of loop is added - half double crochets.

For the eyes, you will need white, brown and black yarn. The knitting technique is similar to creating the arms. All parts of the toy need to be connected together. The final stage is embroidering the eyebrows and mouth. The cute crocheted hedgehog is ready.

Popular Hedgehog Knitting Patterns

There are many options for creating this toy, which are suitable for beginners and experienced needlewomen. The child will be happy to receive as a gift a product made based on his favorite cartoon.

Knitting pattern "Hedgehog from the fog"

To create it, you will need yarn of gray shades, white and black colors and mohair thread. This is a MK for a knitted hedgehog toy from "grass" yarn. To knit the body, you need to make sc with increases and decreases. You should knit in a circle. The body is knitted from "grass". In the process, you need to form the body, neck and part of the head.

The muzzle should be made from regular yarn. The base is an amigurumi ring, and the type of loops is single crochet with increases. The body and muzzle should be stuffed with filler and sewn together. Then you can start knitting the arms and legs of the hedgehog.

The eyes, nose and mouth are embroidered with white and black thread. To make the toy look like a cartoon character, you can sew a "knot" out of fabric.

Hedgehog crocheted in amigurumi technique

The peculiarity of amigurumi toys is the small size of the product. The hedgehog is stuffed during the process of its creation. The type of loops used is double crochet and increase.

The knitting should be tight so that the product holds its shape. To make eyes and a nose, it is enough to sew on beads. The needles are made of mohair.

Knitted hedgehog from "grass" yarn

Some needlewomen make the toy entirely from mohair yarn. But this version is suitable for experienced needlewomen, because these threads are difficult to work with. The principle of creation is similar to the master classes described above. Only you need to try to distribute the "grass" evenly so that the hedgehog looks fluffy.

Other schemes

This toy can be knitted with knitting needles, but beginners prefer a crochet hook, because it is easier to work with. The knitted hedgehog can be used not only as a toy, but also as a practical interior decoration:

• teapot warmer;
• pincushion;
• washcloth.

To make a heating pad, you should choose thick threads, and mohair yarn is suitable for a washcloth. The types of loops remain the same - single crochets and half-crochets. You can use the above-described patterns as a basis.

To make the crocheted hedgehog stand out from other similar items, you can decorate it with applique or fittings. You can make a whole composition with fruits or flowers. Then this product will become a real interior decoration, which is quite easy to make.