Hedgehogs snuffling through the fallen autumn leaves are the cutest sight, and this crochet hedgehog appliqué pattern (free) is pretty cute too! With its sweet bobble stitch spines, this crochet version is not going to prickle you.
It’s one of the appliqué motifs in my Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, but it’s just as at home stitched onto a jumper, scattered across a blanket, stuck on a greetings card, or used in a design entirely your own.
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Quick Look at the Crochet Hedgehog Appliqué Pattern
This hedgehog motif is part of the mix and match Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, but it works just as well on its own, stitched onto blankets, garments, or wherever you fancy a bit of autumn colour.
- Skill level: Intermediate, but it’s pretty easy really
- Crochet Stitches: US single crochet and bobble stitches make up this hedgehog design
- Yarn: Sport/4ply weight cotton
- Hook size: 3mm
- Approx. make time: 30 minutes – 1 hour
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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Hedgehog Appliqué Pattern
- It’s super cute!
- The bobble stitches make the spines stand out against a sweet little face.
- Quick to make, ideal for using up yarn from your stash.
- Genuinely versatile, equally at home on a blanket, a greetings card or as part of the Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set.
Yarn
For this hedgehog appliqué pattern, you will need small amounts of Scheepjes Catona, 100% Mercerized Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 137yds/125m) in Topaz 179 and Hazelnut 503
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with 4ply/sport weight yarn, but you can substitute for any that you prefer. You only really need small amounts of lots of the colours, so now is the perfect time to use yarn from your stash! Whilst I used cotton, you can equally use acrylic or wool for this design. Just remember to adjust your hook size to match if necessary.
Here are a few alternative options:
- Yarn and Colors Must-Have, 100% Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 125m/137yds)
- Comfy Sport, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic (50g/1.76oz, 125m/136yds)
- Premier Cotton Fair Solids, 52% cotton/48% acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 290m/317yds)
Supplies you will need
- 3mm Crochet Hook or hook needed to match gauge
- A tapestry needle for working in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Size
The hedgehog measures approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) across by 1.5 inches (4cm) tall.
How to get the pattern
You can carry on scrolling down and crochet this hedgehog appliqué for free right here on the blog. If you’d like it ad-free, it’s included in the Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set pattern, available on Ravelry and Etsy.
PLEASE NOTE: The premium pattern is a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download upon completion of purchase.
Tension
Tension is not critical for this project.
Video Tutorial for the Crochet Hedgehog Appliqué Pattern
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I show you how to crochet the hedgehog:
Stitch Abbreviations
- bob – bobble stitch
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- MR – magic ring
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet (how to do a single crochet stitch)
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- […] – stitch count
- * – repeat the instructions from * around
If you love this crochet hedgehog, you might like to pair it with this crochet mushroom appliqué pattern.
What Special Crochet Stitches are Used to Make this Crochet Hedgehog?
Magic Ring
The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in amigurumi, and any crochet in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my YouTube tutorial above for a visual guide.
- Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger.
- Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook.
- Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would.
- Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.
Watch the magic ring YouTube tutorial here.
Bobble stitch
- Yarn over hook and insert hook into next stitch
- Yarn over and pull through (there will be 3 loops on your hook)
- Yarn over and pull through two loops (there will be 2 loops on your hook)
- Yarn over and insert hook into same stitch
- Yarn over and pull through
- Yarn over and pull through two loops
- Repeat steps 4 to 6, three more times (there will be 6 loops on your hook)
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook
- Watch a YouTube tutorial about different types of bobble stitches here
Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
A single crochet 2 together is also known as a decrease and it is used to decrease the number of stitches on a row. By using an sc2tog you will go from 2 sts down to 1 st and we use this in this pattern to create the hedgehog shape.
- Insert hook into the next st.
- Yarn over and pull through.
- Insert your hook into the next st.
- Yarn over and pull through (you will now have 3 loops on your hook rather than the normal 2 for a single crochet).
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your appliqué hedgehog – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- Stitch counts are given in this pattern in [ ] at the end of each row or round. Where no stitch count is given, it is the same as the previous row or round.
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Crochet Hedgehog Appliqué Pattern (Free)
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If you’re enjoying this applique motif as part of the Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture, why not also take a look at the Spring Landscapes and Summer Landscapes too!
Row 9: rep Row 7.
Row 10: ch1, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, turn. [5]
Row 11: rep Row 5.
Fasten off.
Rejoin Topaz to work sc all around the head, working 1sc in each row end and (sc, ch1, sc) in the nose point.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Check out my other crochet patterns for more crochet inspiration. You might like these other crochet appliqués too!
Where Else Can I Use This Hedgehog Appliqué Pattern?
This hedgehog appliqué pattern is designed to mix and match with the other appliqué motifs in the Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, including the three backgrounds:
- Crochet Corn on the Cob
- Oak Leaf Pattern
- Crochet Birch Leaf
- Maple Leaf Pattern
- Rose Leaf & Rosehip Sprig — coming soon!
- Crochet applique Squirrel
- Crochet Pumpkins & Vines
- Crochet Mushroom Applique Pattern
- Crochet Acorn Applique Pattern
- Harvest Moon and the three backgrounds
Finishing Touches
Weave in any loose ends, then sew or glue your hedgehog in place, whether that’s onto your Autumn Landscapes background or wherever else you’ve decided to use them.
Pattern help
There’s more detail in the premium PDF pattern for the full Autumn Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, including photos and stitch tutorials, plus it’s yours to print out and keep.
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
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- The trailing leaves blanket is a gorgeous snuggly blanket for autumn.
- Make some rustic crochet pumpkins for your Halloween decor.
- Check out this woodland crochet wreath full of lots more cute appliqué crochet motifs.
- Or find lots more nature-inspired crochet projects here.
Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶
