[Finished product] Crochet Hedgehog Keychain

$24.39

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Description

how to Crochet a Hedgehog โ€“ crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a cute little hedgehog can be a delightful project! Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable amigurumi hedgehog.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Brown (for the body)
    • Cream or light brown (for the face and belly)
    • Black (for eyes and nose)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm โ€“ 3.5mm (depending on your yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or you can embroider eyes with black thread
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Body (Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body firmly.


2. Head (Cream or Light Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 7: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head lightly and attach it to the body.


3. Face Features

  1. Eyes (Make 2, Black Yarn):
    • Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
    • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
    • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

    Alternatively, you can use safety eyes.

  2. Nose (Black Yarn):
    • Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
    • Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
    • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

4. Ears (Make 2, Cream or Light Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: Sc around (18).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head.


5. Legs (Make 4, Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.


Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head to the Body: Position the head on the top of the body and sew it securely.
  2. Attach Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head.
  3. Attach Eyes and Nose: Sew or attach the eyes and nose onto the face.
  4. Attach Legs: Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body.

Final Touch:

Your cute little hedgehog amigurumi is complete! You can customize it by adding additional features or accessories, such as a little scarf or a flower. Enjoy your crocheting!

[Finished product] Crochet Hedgehog Keychain
$24.39
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