Crochet Woodland Hedgehog Granny Square

The Crochet Woodland Hedgehog Granny Square is an adorable and charming pattern that adds a touch of whimsy to any project. With its cute hedgehog design nestled within a classic granny square, this pattern brings a sense of coziness and rustic charm. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun and engaging project, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face. The intricate details of the hedgehog's spines and little nose truly make this granny square stand out as a unique and delightful addition to any crocheted creation. So, grab your hook and yarn, and let's create some woodland magic together!

Materials

Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the animals.

4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5”

3 and 4 mm crochet hooks

Needle

Scissors

Written in English US terms

sc =single crochet (double crochet UK)

hdc =half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)

dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)

tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)

sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)

slst = slip stitch

blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch

[ ] = in the same stitch

* * = repeat between

ch = chain

Loop stitch 

Gauge

9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”

Eyes

If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.

If making extra large use dk black yarn and 4mm hook

Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.

Hedgehog

The hedgehog is made different as follows:

Small 4” / Medium 5” square

Starting with black 4ply

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1,5 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (5)

Change to beige

Round 2-3: ch1, sc all. (5)

Round 4: ch1, [2 sc] in the first, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 3. (9)

Round 5: ch1, *[2 sc] in each stitch* slst to the first stitch. (18)

Round 6: ch2, 1 hdc in the same stitch, [2 hdc] in the next, *hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next* repeat to the end, slst to the first stitch. (27)

Round 7: ch2, 1 hdc in the same stitch, hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next, hdc 2, [hdc 1, change to brown, hdc again in the last stitch], keep using brown, *hdc 2, [2 hdc] in the next* repeat to the end, slst to the first stitch. (36) Turn

Round 8: ch1, *sc 1, tr 1* x 14, tr 1, change to beige, sc 7, slst to the last stitch. (36) Turn

With the right side facing, join main colour in first brown stitch

Round 9: ch3, 1 dc in the same, ch 1, [2 dc] in the next stitch, hdc 1, sc 5, hdc 1, *[2 dc] in the next, ch1, [2 dc] in the next, hdc 1, sc 5, hdc 1* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch1 corner space to start the next round. (44)

Round 10: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 11, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 11* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (60)

(square should measure approx 4”)

Round 11: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 15, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 15* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (76)

(square should measure approx 5”) Fasten off

FEET

Make two using beige

In a magic circle, ch1, sc 2, hdc 3, sc 2, slst to the first and pull tight. Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Large 6.5” square

Starting with black

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (5)

Change to beige

Round 2: ch1, sc all. (5)

Round 3: ch1, [2 sc] in the first, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 3. (9)

Round 4: ch2, *[2 hdc] in each stitch* slst to the first stitch. (18)

Round 5: ch2, 1 hdc in the same stitch, [2 hdc] in the next, *hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next* repeat to the end, slst to the first stitch. (27)

Round 6: ch2, 1 hdc in the same stitch, hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next, *hdc 2, [2 hdc] in the next* repeat to the end, slst to the first stitch. (36)

Round 7: ch2, 1 hdc in the same stitch, hdc 3, hdc 3, [2 hdc] in the next, change to brown *hdc 3, [2 hdc] in the next* repeat to the end, slst to the first stitch. (44) Turn

Round 8: ch1, *sc, tr* x 17, sc 1, change to beige, sc 9, slst to the last stitch. (44) Turn

With the right side facing, join main colour in first brown stitch

Round 9: ch3, dc in the same, ch1, [2 dc] in the next stitch, hdc 1, sc 7, hdc 1, *[2 dc] in the next, ch1, [2 dc] in the next, hdc 1, sc 7, hdc 1* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch1 corner space to start the next round. (52)

Round 10: [ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 13, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 13* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (68)

Round 11: [ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 17, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 17* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (84)

Round 12: [ch3, 1 dc, ch2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 21, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 21* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (100) Fasten off (square should measure approx 6.5”)

FEET

Make two using beige

In a magic circle, ch1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, hdc 2, sc 2, slst to the first and pull tight.Fasten off with a long end for sewing.