Crochet Penny the Hedgehog

Crochet Penny the Hedgehog is an adorable and charming handmade creation that is bound to bring smiles to anyone who lays eyes on her. With her soft yarn body and carefully crafted spiky details, she is a perfect addition to any crocheter's collection or a delightful gift for a special someone. Whether placed on a shelf as a cute decoration or hugged tightly for comfort, Penny radiates warmth and friendliness. Her intricate design showcases the skill and creativity of the maker, making her not just a toy, but a work of art to be cherished. Embrace the coziness and joy that Crochet Penny the Hedgehog brings, and let her fuzzy charm brighten up your day.

Materials-

• Worsted weight yarn
  • Dark brown, light brown,-quill, cream, yellow and pink
• Hook size 3.5mm (E)
• 10mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
• Stitch Marker
• PolyFill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Sewing Pins

US Terminology-

Abbreviations–

• Rd(s) – Round(s)
• MR – Magic RIng
• St(s) – Stitch(s)
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Ch – Chain
• Sst – Same Stitch
  • The sts in the () are done in the same st
• Spst – Separate Stitches
  • The sts in the () are done in separate sts
• Sc – Single Crochet – Normal St
• P – Picot – Ch 4, sl st in the 4th ch from the hook
• Bscp – Brown Single Crochet Picot
  • A normal single crochet with a ch 4 picot
• Fsc – Foundation Single Crochet
  • Ch 2 (for this pattern you will only ch 1), *insert hook into 2nd ch from hook (into the ch), YO, pull through ch, YO, pull through 1 loop to create the ch, YO, and pull through all 2 loops, repeat from * for the desired number of sts, but insert hook into the ch created before.
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Tc – Triple Crochet
• Inc – Increase
• Dec – Invisible Decrease – Normal St
  • In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops.
• Bdecp – Brown Invisible Decrease Picot
  • invisible dec with a ch 4 picot. Make sure all the p are on the outside.
• FO – Fasten Off
• FLO – Front Loop Only – for closing up holes

Notes –

• Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
• This will be crocheted in the round.
• If not specified or in (), repeat to the end of the round.
• Stuff as you go.

Legs (make 2 short and 2 longer) –

Cream

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR

Rd 2-4: sc around (6) (3 rounds)

Continue for long legs

Rd 5 or 6: sc around (6)

Continue for both

Row 5 or 6: fold and sc through both sides 3 times to close.

FO, leave a short tail.

Right Ear –

Cream

Row 1: fsc 2, ch 1 and turn

Row 2: (3 hdc)sst, (2hdc, sc, sl st)sst

FO, leave a short tail.

Left Ear –

Cream

Row 1: fsc 2, don’t ch 1 and just turn

Row 2: (sc, 2hdc)sst, (hdc)sst

FO, leave a short tail.

Tail –

Cream

Rd 1: sc 4 in MR

Rd 2: sc around

Row 3: fold and sc through both sides 2 times to close.

FO, leave a short tail.

Head and Body –

Dark Brown

Rd 1: sc 4 in MR

Rd 2: sc around (4)

Change to Cream

Rd 3: catch the dark brown as you crochet and FO the brown after this rd, (sc, inc)spst x2 (6)

Pull the dark brown yarn to cinch up the hole.

Rd 4: sc, inc (9)

Rd 5: sc around (9)

Rd 6: sc 5, inc 3, sc (12)

Rd 7: sc 5, (sc, inc)spst x3, sc (15)

Rd 8: inc, (sc, inc)spst x2, (sc, inc, sc)spst x3, sc (21)

Rd 9: (inc, sc)spst x2, (sc, inc)spst x2, sc 13 (25)

Rd 10: (inc, sc 2)spst x2, (sc 2, inc)spst x2, sc 13 (29)

Rd 11: (inc, sc 3)spst x2, (sc 3, inc)spst x2, sc 13 (33)

Rd 12: (inc, sc 4)spst x2, (sc 4, inc)spst x2, sc 13 (37)

from here on out you will change to quill brown for the scp- quill brown scp – bscp. When you get to the normal sts again, switch back to cream. Make sure to sc into the sc of the previous rd. Make sure to carry the yarn.

Rd 13-14: bscp 24, sc 13 (37) (2 rounds)

Rd 15: bscp 6, this is where you will add the right ear, insert your hook through the 1st st of the ear and the next available st on the body doing (bscp 2), bscp 8 (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the left ear, insert your hook through the 1st st of the ear and the next available st on the body doing (bscp 2) (as you continue to crochet weave in ends), bscp 6, sc 13 (37)

Rd 16-17: bscp 24, sc 13 (37) (2 rounds)

Rd 18: bscp 24, sc 2, this is where you will add the 1st short leg, insert your hook through the 1st st of the leg and the next available st on the body doing (sc 3), sc 3 (weaving in your ends as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd short leg, insert your hook through the 1st st of the leg and the next available st on the body doing (sc 3) (as you continue to crochet, weave in ends), sc 2 (37)

Rd 19-20: bscp 24, sc 13 (37) (2 rounds)

Rd 21-23: bscp 24, sc 13 (37) (3 rounds)

Rd 24: bscp 24, sc 2, this is where you will add the 1st long leg, insert your hook through the 1st st of the leg and the next available st on the body doing (sc 3), sc 3 (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd long leg, insert your hook through the 1st st of the leg and the next available st on the body doing (sc 3) (as you continue to crochet weave in ends), sc 2 (37)

Rd 25-26: bscp 24, sc 13 (37) (2 rounds)

Rd 27: (bscp 4, bdecp)spst x4, bscp 2, sc, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec (30)

Rd 28: (bscp 3, bdecp)spst x4, (sc, dec)spst x2 (24)

Rd 29: (bscp, bdecp, bscp)spst x 4, sc, dec, sc 2, dec, sc (18) Stuff

Rd 30: (bscp, bdecp)spst x4, sc, this is where you will add the tail, insert your hook through the 1st st of the tail and the next available st on the body doing (dec, sc), dec (12)

Rd 31: bdecp 4, dec 2 (6)

FO, and weave in ends.

Flower –

Yellow