Create an irresistibly squishy Herbie Hedgehog with this detailed amigurumi crochet pattern. You'll learn to shape a rounded face, add a cute safety nose and eyes, and build fluffy spike loops for a realistic hedgehog look. The pattern uses bulky velvet yarn for a soft, tactile finish and includes step-by-step photos and shaping instructions to guide you through assembly.
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— Head/Body :
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5.5mm hook, bulky yarn
Round 3 :
[sc, inc] x8 (24)
Round 5 :
[sc 2, inc] x8 (32)
Round 6-15 :
sc 32 (10 rounds) (32)
Round 16 :
[sc 2, dec] x8 (24)
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*Stuff and Place Eyes* Stuff with fiber fill after row 17 and continue to stuff every row until complete. Place eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4-5 stitches in between.
Round 18 :
[sc, dec] x8 (16)
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*Slst to next stitch. Weave through outside loops of 8 remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Then tie off and weave in ends*
— Shaping the Face :
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Darning needle, medium yarn
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1) Using your darning needle and Colour D Yarn, insert into the top inner corner of one eye.
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2) Push the darning needle over from the top of eye one to the top of eye two. You should now have one strand of yarn hanging from both eyes.
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3) Take the darning needle and now insert one strand into the bottom inner eye.
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4) Push the needle through the body to the back of the head.
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5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other eye. Then tie the two strands together once you have pulled the eyes to their desired shape. Weave in ends.
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6) Eye shaping complete.
— Nose :
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5.5mm hook, medium yarn
Round 2 :
[sc, inc] x2 (6)
Round 3 :
[sc 2, inc] x2 (8)
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*Slst and tie off.* Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew*
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1) Place safety nose on the top of round 1.
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2) Using fabric pins, place nose on round 9-12 centered between the eyes. Sew on using a darning needle. *if no safety nose you can also embroider a nose in the same place*
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3) Once sewn halfway on, place a small amount of fiber fill if required.
— Eyebrows and Spike Framing :
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Darning needle, medium yarn
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Eyebrows - 1) Using darning needle and Colour C Yarn, insert the needle into the top of round 9, one stitch over from the top of the eye.
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2) Then insert the needle 2 rounds up and about 1-2 stitches over so it's in line with the top centre of the eye.
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3) Push the needle over and repeat for the other eye.
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Spike Framing - 1) Using a darning needle and any colour medium yarn, insert the needle into the bottom of round 3 centered between the eyes.
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2) Continue around the head marking the area that the spikes will start. You want to be about 2-3 stitches from the corner of the eyebrows, 5 stitches from the nose. On the bottom it should be on the bottom of round 16.
— Spikes :
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3.5mm hook, bulky yarn
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1) With colour B yarn, make a slip knot on your smaller 3.5mm hook.
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2) Using the spike framing as a reference, insert the needle in the top center point that we placed on the bottom of round 3. Make a slst.
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3) Chain 4. Skip the first chain and place one slst in each of the remaining 3 chains.
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4) Then on the head, skip one stitch and place a slst into the next stitch over.
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5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 all the way around the head in a spiral until the entire head is covered.
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6) Once the first spiral is done, work the second and subsequent spirals the same way as close to the first as possible to avoid gapping between rows. You also want to try and offset the spikes so it looks more full. Remove spike framing when done.
— Ears X2 :
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5.5mm hook, bulky yarn
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*Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on*
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1) Create two ears.
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2) Pinch ear in half and using a darning needle, sew one end together.
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3) Using fabric pins, attach ears to round 4 and 5 of the head, directly against the spikes.
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4) Using a darning needle, sew the ears on.
— Legs X2 :
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5.5mm hook, bulky yarn
Row 1 :
Slip knot, ch 5 (5)
Row 2 :
Skip first chain, sc in the remaining 4 ch and then 4sc in bottom 4 ch (8)
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*Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on*
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Watch this YouTube video for a tutorial on how to create an oval to help create the arms and legs.
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1) Using fabric pins, attach the feet to the bottom of the head directly against the spikes with 2-3 stitches in between.
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2) Using a darning needle, sew on both feet.
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3) If you want to sew down the feet more, insert the needle 2 rows above where you sewed the foot on.
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4) Then push the needle down one stitch over. This will secure the foot in place. Tie off and weave in ends.
— Arms X2 :
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5.5mm hook, bulky yarn
Row 1 :
Slip knot, ch 4 (4)
Row 2 :
Skip first chain, sc in the top 3 chs and then 3 sc in bottom 3 ch (6)
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*Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on*
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2) Using fabric pins, attach arms to round 11 and 12 right against the spines.
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3) Using a darning needle, sew on arms. Tie off and weave in ends.
You did it — Herbie is ready to bring smiles and snuggles! This hedgehog pattern combines soft velvet yarn with playful spike loops for a charming, tactile finish. Perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift or a cozy shelf companion. 🧶❤️✨
