Crochet Hedgehog Applique
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. With their sweet button eyes and tiny noses, they are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So gather your yarn, hook, and imagination, and get ready to add some charm to your next project with these delightful crochet hedgehog appliques!
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 (4yds) & Beige (2yds)
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Embroidery Floss: Black
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 sl st and/or ch 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 sc not on top of the chain 1.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot Stitch - ch3, insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, y/o & draw up the yarn through all the loops.
BODY/HEAD starting with light brown
Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st, ch1 (6)
Rnd 2: 2hdc in each st around, sl st into 1st st, ch1 (12)
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around, sl st into 1st st, ch1 (16)
Row 1:*sc in next st, picot st* repeat from * to * 6 more times, sc in next st, in the last stitch change to beige, sc in next 4 sts, ch1, turn
Row 2: sc in next 4 sts, ch1, turn (4)
Row 3: sc2tog twice, ch1, turn (2)
Row 4: sc2tog (1)
FEET with beige
There's 4 stitches that where left un-worked. We're going to sc in the 2nd and 4th st 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 sc we made on the beige section.
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || rnd: round || f/o: finish off || y/o: yarn over