Crochet hedgehogs are wonderfully varied projects: some are tiny and neat, some use fluffy yarn for a soft halo of spines, and others turn texture into the main design feature. This collection brings together 14 complete patterns from their original designers or publishers, with the access details, finished sizes, construction notes, and skill considerations you need before choosing one.
The photographs below are original styling inspiration rather than replicas of the designers’ finished samples. Follow each linked pattern and its designer photos for exact construction, proportions, and yarn guidance. For a toy intended for a child under three, replace safety eyes, beads, pellets, and other hard or loose parts with firmly embroidered features, and supervise play according to the materials used.
1.) A Soft No-Sew Hedgehog With Eyelash-Yarn Spines
Petra Salisbury’s no-sew hedgehog is a satisfying choice when you want a polished amigurumi without attaching separate limbs. The project is rated intermediate and combines sport-weight yarn with eyelash yarn to create a fuzzy coat; the designer lists an approximate finished size of 20 by 11 centimeters. The web instructions are complete and free, while a paid printable PDF is optional. Our image uses warm apricot and espresso shades in a brighter nursery setting, so consult Cuddly Stitches Craft’s photos for the exact fur placement and proportions. The original uses safety eyes; embroider the face instead when making the toy for a child under three.
Pattern: Free Crochet Hedgehog Pattern by Petra Salisbury of Cuddly Stitches Craft. Access: Free complete web pattern; an optional paid printable PDF is offered on Etsy.
2.) Mimi-Chan With a Curled Woodland Silhouette
Mimi-chan has a charming curled shape that makes the finished hedgehog look ready to nestle into autumn leaves. The free Craft Passion pattern, designed by amiguruMEI, is marked intermediate and produces a figure about four inches tall. Fuzzy yarn creates the spiny outer layer, while the smooth face remains easy to read. The designer discusses an optional weighted base, but pellets should be securely enclosed and are best omitted for a young child’s toy. Our styling image shifts the palette toward moss green, cream, and russet and adds a woodland backdrop; use the publisher’s photos for the true shape, assembly, and texture. No paid download or account is required for the web instructions.
Pattern: Mimi-chan the Hedgehog by amiguruMEI, published by Craft Passion. Access: Free complete web pattern with no account required.
3.) A Brushed Fluffy Hedgehog With a Cloudlike Coat
Anna Eule’s Fluffy Hedgehog Amigurumi uses DK-weight yarn and a small 2.75 millimeter hook for a compact, tightly worked body. Its standout feature is the brushed coat: the pattern suggests teasing the yarn surface to produce a soft, airy halo rather than individual looped spines. That finish rewards patient grooming and careful control around the face. The pattern is a free Ravelry download, although Ravelry may ask you to sign in or create a free account. Our image explores a silvery-lilac coat and a clean studio composition, not the designer’s exact sample. Follow Anna Eule’s download for construction, and brush only yarn that can tolerate the technique.
Pattern: Fluffy Hedgehog Amigurumi by Anna Eule. Access: Free Ravelry download; a free Ravelry account may be required.
4.) A Super-Bulky Hedgehog With Plush Fur Texture
Mariska Vos-Bolman’s plush hedgehog pairs super-bulky fur yarn with chenille for a substantial, cuddly finish. The Ravelry listing directs makers to the designer’s free original instructions and video support, available in English and Dutch. Because furry yarn can hide stitches, this project best suits a crocheter comfortable feeling for stitch tops and checking counts frequently. Our image uses midnight blue fur, a pale aqua face, and a softly lit reading nook, so it is intentionally different from the published sample. Refer to DIY Fluffies for the precise yarn changes and assembly. For a child’s version, embroider the facial details instead of adding small plastic components.
Pattern: Hedgehog Amigurumi by Mariska Vos-Bolman of DIY Fluffies. Access: Free pattern through the designer’s linked website, with written and video guidance in English and Dutch.
5.) A Flat Ragdoll Hedgehog With Graphic Spines
Spin a Yarn Crochet’s ragdoll hedgehog is built from flat panels, giving it a wonderfully graphic outline and a different making rhythm from amigurumi worked entirely in rounds. The finished project is approximately 24 by 19 centimeters and involves several sewn joins, so leave generous tails and take time aligning the layers. The web pattern is complete and free, with an optional paid PDF for convenient printing. Our image reinterprets the concept in terracotta, oat, and charcoal with bold scalloped spines; it does not reproduce the designer’s sample. Use Jillian Hewitt’s photos and instructions for the exact panel shapes, stitch placement, and final assembly.
Pattern: Hedgehog Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern by Jillian Hewitt of Spin a Yarn Crochet. Access: Free complete web pattern; an optional paid printable PDF is available.
6.) A Chubby Hedgehog With Loop-Stitch Texture
This second Spin a Yarn design has a plump flat-panel body and a textured coat formed with chain loops and tapestry-crochet color changes. At roughly 23 centimeters tall, it makes a generous display toy without requiring bulky yarn. Video guidance helps explain the unusual texture, while the complete written version remains free on the designer’s site; a paid printable PDF is optional. Our styling image uses sunny mustard loops, a cocoa face, and a playful craft-table scene, so the colors and presentation differ meaningfully from the original. Follow Jillian Hewitt’s pattern for the exact loop placement, colorwork, and joining sequence, especially where the two panels must match.
Pattern: Chubby Hedgehog Amigurumi by Jillian Hewitt of Spin a Yarn Crochet. Access: Free complete web pattern with optional paid PDF and video help.
7.) Prickles and Petunia as a Fuzzy Hedgehog Pair
Prickles and Petunia turn one approachable construction into a coordinated hedgehog pair. The Friendly Red Fox pattern produces figures around five by three and a half inches and uses fuzzy Bernat Pipsqueak yarn for the coat. Working with plush fibers can obscure stitch definition, so mark rounds and count carefully before stuffing. The instructions are free on the designer’s website, while an ad-free printable PDF is optional. Our image imagines the pair in blush pink and deep olive beside tiny felt leaves; the palette and setting are not intended to match the original. Check Kali Dahle’s photographs for the accurate facial placement, proportions, and fuzzy-yarn transitions.
Pattern: Prickles and Petunia Crochet Hedgehogs by Kali Dahle of The Friendly Red Fox. Access: Free complete web pattern; an optional paid ad-free printable PDF is available.
8.) A Simple Oval Hedgehog for Confident Beginners
Sarah Zimmerman’s oval hedgehog is an inviting option for makers who prefer clear shaping and familiar materials. The free Repeat Crafter Me instructions use an H hook and produce a finished toy around eight by five inches. The coat can be worked with loop texture or a fur-style yarn, letting you choose between defined spines and a softer finish. Our image uses cream, coral, and brown in a bright child-friendly bedroom, which differs from the designer’s project photos. Follow the original page for the exact rounds and assembly. If the hedgehog will be handled by a small child, choose washable yarn and embroider the eyes and nose securely.
Pattern: Crochet Hedgehog by Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me. Access: Free complete web pattern with no account required.
9.) A Roly-Poly Hedgehog Holding a Crochet Heart
Jennifer Percival’s roly-poly hedgehog carries a separate crochet heart, making it a sweet Valentine project without limiting it to one season. The finished figure measures about 4.75 inches tall, and the spiny coat is assembled from textured strips wrapped around the smooth body. Complete instructions appear free on Crochet to Play, while paid printer-friendly versions add detailed color photos. Our image changes the styling to plum, caramel, and dusty rose and enlarges the heart for visual emphasis, so it should not be read as an exact pattern preview. Follow the designer’s photos for the true strip placement and proportions, and embroider eyes for a toddler-safe gift.
Pattern: Crochet Hedgehog Pattern by Jennifer Percival of Crochet to Play. Access: Free complete web pattern; optional paid photo-rich PDFs are sold on Ravelry and Etsy.
10.) Hedda With Bold Super-Bulky Loop Stitches
Hedda makes loop stitch the star of the design, creating a substantial coat with super-bulky yarn and a 6 millimeter hook. Yarnhild rates the project intermediate and gives an approximate size of 20 by 15 centimeters; using worsted yarn and a smaller hook creates a smaller version. The full English pattern is free online, with linked German and Norwegian versions, while inexpensive printable PDFs are optional. Our image presents Hedda in ivory and copper on a rustic windowsill rather than copying the designer’s colors or scene. Consult Yarnhild’s tutorial for the loop-stitch decreases, which are the key technical feature, and substitute embroidered eyes for young children.
Pattern: The Hedgehog Hedda by Yarnhild. Access: Free English web pattern with German and Norwegian versions; optional paid PDFs on Etsy and Ravelry.
11.) A Romantic Puff-Stitch Hedgehog With an Apple Heart
Raffamusa Designs gives the hedgehog’s coat a tidy beaded appearance with puff stitches, producing a crisp texture in sport-weight cotton. The finished animal is approximately four inches long, three inches wide, and two and a half inches tall. The complete hedgehog instructions are free, and the coordinating apple-heart pattern is linked separately on the same designer site. Our image uses teal puffs, a peach face, and a burgundy apple heart in a romantic tabletop setting, so the styling differs from the original. Follow Raffaella Tassoni’s photos for the exact body shaping and puff placement. Embroidered eyes are already suggested as an alternative to safety eyes.
Pattern: Romantic Hedgehog Amigurumi by Raffaella Tassoni of Raffamusa Designs. Access: Free complete web pattern; the apple-heart companion is linked separately.
12.) Hestia, a No-Sew Hedgehog With Video Support
Hestia is designed to minimize finishing, with features incorporated as you crochet instead of sewn on afterward. Lisa Fox presents the complete pattern free on Green Fox Farms Designs and includes a narrated video tutorial for the less familiar stitches; paid downloads are optional. The designer describes it as best for intermediate makers, though an adventurous beginner may appreciate the extra visual support. Our image interprets the compact no-sew form in lilac and cinnamon beside a tiny potted fern, not as a replica of the published sample. Use the original page for the precise integrated shaping and the designer’s child-safe alternatives, especially if adding a rattle, bell, or facial hardware.
Pattern: Hestia the No-Sew Hedgehog by Lisa Fox of Green Fox Farms Designs. Access: Free complete web pattern with a free video tutorial; paid downloads are also offered.
13.) Lucky the Hedgehog in a Scarf and Tiny Boots
Lucky stands out as a dressed character, complete with a scarf and tiny boots. Irina Belousova’s free pattern is published by Amiguroom Toys as an English PDF using US terminology, and the finished toy is about 25 centimeters tall. Smooth YarnArt Jeans forms the body and accessories, while a textured cotton-blend yarn creates the spines. Our image changes the wardrobe to a mustard scarf and forest-green boots and places the character on a snowy storybook path, so it is styling inspiration rather than an exact preview. Follow the PDF for the true clothing shapes and assembly. Replace the listed half-bead eyes and plastic nose with embroidery for a child’s toy.
Pattern: Lucky the Hedgehog by Irina Belousova, published by Amiguroom Toys. Access: Free downloadable PDF in English with US crochet terms.
14.) A Tiny Sport-Yarn Hedgehog With Optional Eyelash Texture
MariyaStany’s miniature hedgehog is a paid 72-page PDF for a carefully detailed figure about seven centimeters tall. LoveCrafts lists the pattern in English and German, with US, UK, or German terminology, and describes it as suitable for advanced beginners to intermediate makers. Sport-weight cotton forms the body, while light-fingering eyelash yarn is optional for extra texture. The marketplace price was US$4.61 when checked, but regional pricing can change and purchase requires a LoveCrafts account. Our image enlarges the visual presentation and uses mint, sand, and chocolate tones, so consult the designer’s listing photos for the exact scale, shaping, and finish. Use embroidered eyes instead of beads for young children.
Pattern: Hedgehog Crochet Pattern by MariyaStany, sold through LoveCrafts. Access: Paid downloadable PDF, listed at US$4.61 when checked; LoveCrafts sign-in and purchase are required, and regional pricing can change.
Choose the Hedgehog Pattern That Fits Your Skills
Whether you prefer a fast no-sew project, a flat ragdoll construction, a bold loop-stitch coat, or a carefully dressed character, these patterns show how much personality can fit into one woodland animal. Choose by construction method as well as appearance: fuzzy yarn rewards patience, loop stitches create strong texture, and smooth cotton makes small details especially crisp.
Before starting, open the linked designer page, confirm the current access terms, and compare its materials and finished size with the gift you have in mind. Then use color and setting to make the project your own while respecting the designer’s construction and safety guidance.
