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Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a large, stackable hedgehog toy with removable rings and an acorn accessory. You will crochet the base, three rings with stitched needles (spikes), a detailed head with sewn-in needles, legs, arms, ears, and decorative items. Techniques include crocheting in rounds, working in BLO/FLO, simple shaping with increases and decreases, and sewing pieces together.

Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions for each piece and guidance on sewing the needles and attaching parts. Photos in the pattern illustrate placement and assembly for accurate finishing.

Why You'll Love This Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful stacking elements with a cuddly amigurumi design that children adore. I enjoyed designing the removable rings and the textured needles to give the hedgehog personality and tactile interest. The process of crocheting many repeating elements is meditative and rewarding, and assembling them brings the character to life. I take particular pride in the clear photos and needle placement notes that help achieve a polished final toy.

Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern allows you to customize colors for a unique look; try pastel shades for a softer nursery toy or bold grays and accents for a modern feel.

If you want a larger or smaller toy, change the yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky version, thin yarn gives a mini keychain-sized hedgehog.

I often swap the number and placement of needles for a sparser or denser spike arrangement — place needles farther apart or skip some rounds for a subtle change.

Consider adding embroidery details for eyebrows or a smile to give the hedgehog different expressions and personalities.

Make the acorn removable with snap buttons so it can be detached during play, or stitch it permanently for a simpler finished piece.

For a baby-safe toy, use embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes and ensure all small parts are securely sewn on.

Try decorative yarns like boucle or chenille for the spikes to create a super-soft textured hedgehog for cuddling.

I sometimes make a matching set of smaller hedgehogs in different colors to create a playful family collection or a stacking tower of varied sizes.

Add a wire armature inside the arms for posability, or keep them soft for a toy suitable for small children.

Experiment with different leaves and acorn colors to match seasons — green for spring, orange and brown for autumn — and create themed variations easily.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers while working long rounds can cause you to lose track of the start; place and move a marker at the end of each round to stay accurate. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go leads to lumps or an underfilled toy; add stuffing gradually in small amounts to maintain smooth shape and firm structure. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases will result in incorrect shaping; count your stitches every few rounds especially after shaping rounds to correct mistakes early. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight when crocheting the needles makes them stiff and short; keep an even, slightly loose tension for flexible needles that sew easily. ✗ Not securing yarn tails when changing colors can create loose spots; weave ends in or secure color changes with a few stitches to prevent unraveling.

Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming hedgehog stacking toy that doubles as a cuddly amigurumi and a playful ring-stack. This pattern guides you through crocheting the base, rings, needles (spikes), limbs, head, ears, acorn and decorative leaves with clear round-by-round instructions. Suitable for crocheters who enjoy assembling multiple pieces and creating detailed toys.

Intermediate 12+ Hours

Materials Needed for Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Light gray - Alize Cotton Gold 200 (200 g - 7.06 Oz. - 2 balls)
  • 02
    Dark gray - Alize Cotton Gold 87 (200 g - 7.06 Oz. - 2 balls)
  • 03
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60 (small amount for nose)
  • 04
    Light brown - Alize Cotton Gold 446 (small amount for acorn)
  • 05
    Orange - Alize Cotton Gold 83 (small amount for leaf and acorn top)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 04
    Safety eyes (size as preferred)
  • 05
    Tapestry needle
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins for assembly

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— BASE :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 47 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 48 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 49 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 50 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 51 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 52 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 53 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 54 :

8 sc; inc; (16 sc; inc)*5; 8 sc (108)

Round 55 :

(17 sc; inc)*6 (114)

Round 56 :

114 sc (114)

Round 57 :

44 sc; BLO 70 sc (114)

Round 58 :

114 sc (114)

Round 59 :

47 sc; BLO 65 sc; 2 sc (114)

Round 60 :

114 sc (114)

Round 61 :

44 sc; BLO 70 sc (114)

Round 62 :

114 sc (114)

Round 63 :

(17 sc; dec)*6 (108)

Round 64 :

8 sc; dec; (16 sc; dec)*5; 8 sc (102)

Round 65 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 66 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 67 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 68 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 69 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 70 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 71 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 72 :

connect round 71 with round 47 (BLO) with 60 sc (60) fill with stuffing as you go, then continue to work in rounds.

Round 73 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 74 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 75 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 76 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 77 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 78 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 79 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 80 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 81 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, pull off hole, hide a tail.

— NEEDLES (make 41 pieces) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(2 sc; inc)*2 (8)

Round 3 :

(3 sc; inc)*2 (10)

Round 4-9 :

10 sc (10) fill with stuffing, cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the needles as you can see in the pictures: in round 57 - 14 needles, in round 59 - 13 needles; in round 61 - 14 needles. Needles for the base - 41 pieces.

— LEGS (make 2) :

Info :

There will be 3 kinds of toes, let's call them 'long'(2), 'short'(2) and 'tiny'(1).

'Tiny' toe (make 1) :

Start with light gray yarn. Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6). Round 2. 6 sc (6). Round 3. 3 sc (3) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

'Long' toes (make 2) :

Start with dark gray yarn. Round 1. 3 sc in MR (3). Round 2-3. 3 sc (3) change to light gray. Round 4. 3 inc (6). Round 5-7. 6 sc (6) fasten off.

'Short' toes (make 2) :

Start with dark gray yarn. Round 1. 3 sc in MR (3). Round 2-3. 3 sc (3) change to light gray yarn. Round 4. 3 inc (6). Round 5-6. 6 sc (6) fasten off. Don't cut the yarn in one of the 'short' toes, because with its help we'll connect other toes and form the foot.

— FEET :

Round 1 :

Connect toes: 'short' toe + 3sc in a first 'long' toe + 3 sc in a 2nd 'long' toe + 6 sc in 2nd 'short' toe + 3sc in a 2nd 'long' toe + 3sc in a first 'long' toe + 6 sc in 2nd 'short' toe (24)

Round 2-6 :

24 sc (24)

Round 7 :

2 sc; (sew 'tiny' toe with 3 sc like in the photo); make 3 sc in the outer side of the 'tiny' toe; 19 sc in the foot (24)

Round 8 :

24 sc (24) continue to crochet in rows

Round 9.1 :

9 sc; turn

Round 9.2 :

skip 1 sc; 11 sc; turn (11)

Round 9.3 :

skip 1 sc; 10 sc; turn (10)

Round 9.4 :

skip 1 sc; 9 sc; turn (9)

Round 9.5 :

skip 1 sc; 8 sc (8) put marker in the last sc, continue to crochet in rounds, round will start from this point.

Round 10 :

2 sc in the side of the heel; 12 sl st in the front part; 2 sc in the other side of the heel; 8 hdc in the back (24)

Round 11 :

16 sc; 8 hdc (24)

Round 12 :

(1 sc; dec)*8 (16) fill with stuffing, cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the legs to the base of the body from the front like in the pictures below (pin it before sewing, it really helps:)

— LARGE RING :

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9 :

102 sc (102)

Round 10 :

42 sc; BLO 60 sc (102)

Round 11 :

102 sc (102)

Round 12 :

45 sc; BLO 55 sc; 2 sc (102)

Round 13 :

102 sc (102)

Round 14 :

42 sc; BLO 60 sc (102)

Round 15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go. Sew the needles as you can see in the pictures: in round 10 - 12 needles, in round 12 - 11 needles, in round 14 - 12 needles. Needles for the large ring - 35 pieces.

— MIDDLE RING :

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 9 :

90 sc (90)

Round 10 :

40 sc; BLO 50 sc (90)

Round 11 :

90 sc (90)

Round 12 :

45 sc; BLO 45 sc (90)

Round 13 :

90 sc (90)

Round 14 :

40 sc; BLO 50 sc (90)

Round 15 :

90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 19 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 20 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 21 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go. Sew the needles the same way as in the large ring: in round 10 - 8 needles, in round 12 - 7 needles, in round 14 - 8 needles. Needles for the middle ring - 29 pieces.

— ARMS (make 2) :

Info :

There will be 2 kinds of fingers, let's call them 'long'(3) and 'short'(1)

'Short' finger (make 1) :

Start with light gray yarn. Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6). Round 2. 6 sc (6) cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.

'Long' fingers (make 2) :

Start with dark gray yarn. Round 1. 3 sc in MR (3). Round 2-3. 3 sc (3) change to light gray. Round 4. 3 inc (6). Round 5-6. 6 sc (6) fasten off. Don't cut the yarn in one of the 'long' fingers, because with its help we'll connect other fingers and form the hand.

With light gray yarn :

Round 1. Connect fingers: 'long' finger + 3 sc in a 2nd 'long' finger + 6 sc in 3rd 'long' finger + 3 sc in a 2nd 'long' finger + 6 sc in 1st 'long' finger (18)

Round 2-3 :

18 sc (18)

Round 4 :

Sew 'short' finger with 3 sc (like in the photo); make 3 sc in the outer side of the 'short' finger; 15 sc in the hand (18)

Round 5 :

18 sc (18)

Round 6 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 7-13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14 :

6 sc; 2 dec; 2 sc (10)

Round 15 :

1 sc; 2 inc; 7 sc (12)

Round 16-20 :

12 sc (12) fold in half, connect both sides, closing the hole with 6 sc.

— SMALL RING :

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 9 :

78 sc (78)

Round 10 :

38 sc; BLO 40 sc (78)

Round 11 :

78 sc (78)

Round 12 :

43 sc; BLO 35 sc (78)

Round 13 :

78 sc (78)

Round 14 :

38 sc; BLO 40 sc (78)

Round 15 :

78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go. Sew the arms in round 10 from both sides next to needles. Needles for the small ring - 23 pieces.

— HEAD :

With black yarn start to crochet nose :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 4-5 :

15 sc (15)

Round 6 :

(3 sc; dec)*3 (12)

Round 7 :

6 dec (6) change to light gray yarn

Round 8 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 9 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 10 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 11 :

(4 sc; inc)*3 (18)

Round 12 :

(5 sc; inc)*3 (21)

Round 13 :

(6 sc; inc)*3 (24)

Round 14 :

(7 sc; inc)*3 (27)

Round 15 :

(8 sc; inc)*3 (30)

Round 16 :

(9 sc; inc)*3 (33)

Round 17 :

(10 sc; inc)*3 (36)

Round 18 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 19 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 21 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 22 :

15 sc; 10 inc; 35 sc (70)

Round 23-25 :

70 sc (70)

Round 26 :

15 sc; (1 sc; inc)*10; 35 sc (80)

Round 27-31 :

80 sc (80)

Round 32 :

5 sc; 'crochet in' 12 needles*5 sc; 15 sc (80) make 5 sc, put marker in the last sc, from now we'll start counting rounds from this point.

Round 33 :

60 sc; 18 ch (skip 18 sc); 2 sc (80)

Round 34 :

80 sc (80)

Round 35 :

3 sc; 'crochet in' 11 needles*5 sc; 22 sc (80)

Round 36-37 :

80 sc (80)

Info :

For the head we need 80 needles. Insert safety eyes between rouds 23 and 24, 19 sc apart.

Round 38 :

1 sc; 'crochet in' 12 needles*5 sc; 19 sc (80)

Round 39 :

80 sc (80)

Round 40 :

(14 sc; dec)*5 (75)

Round 41 :

'crochet in' 13 needles*5 sc; 10 sc (75)

Round 42 :

(13 sc; dec)*5 (70)

Round 43 :

(12 sc; dec)*5 (65)

Round 44 :

'crochet in' 13 needles*5 sc (65)

Round 45 :

(11 sc; dec)*5 (60) fill with stuffing as you go.

Round 46 :

(4 sc; dec)*10 (50)

Round 47 :

'crochet in' 10 needles*5 sc (50)

Round 48 :

(3 sc; dec)*10 (40)

Round 49 :

(2 sc; dec)*10 (30)

Round 50 :

'crochet in' 6 needles*5 sc (30)

Round 51 :

(3 sc; dec)*10 (40)

Round 52 :

(2 sc; dec)*10 (30)

Round 53 :

'crochet in' 3 needles*5 sc (30) cut the yarn, close off the hole, hide a tail.

Info :

Now return to the hole that we left between rounds 32 and 33, continue to crochet in rounds:

Round 33.1 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Round 33.2 :

36 sc (36)

Round 33.3 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 33.4 :

30 sc (30)

Round 33.5 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 33.6 :

24 sc (24)

Round 33.7 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 33.8 :

18 sc (18)

Round 33.9 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 33.10 :

6 dec (6) close off the hole.

— EARS (make 2) :

With light gray yarn :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 4 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 5 :

(4 sc; inc)*3 (18)

Round 6-12 :

18 sc (18)

Round 13 :

(4 sc; dec)*3 (15)

Round 14 :

(3 sc; dec)*3 (12)

Info :

Sew the ears, and eyebrows as in the pictures below. You can also add some personality for your Hedgehog with some needle sculpting of the face, using tips in the pictures, it's up to you.

— ACORN :

Start with brown yarn :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (5)

Round 2 :

6 sc (6)

Round 3 :

6 inc (18)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 6 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 7 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 8 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 9 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 10 :

48 hdc (48)

Round 11 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 12 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 13 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 14 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 15 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 16 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 17 :

6 dec (6)

Round 18 :

fill with stuffing as you go, close off the hole, hide a tail.

— OAK LEAF :

With yellow (or red) yarn :

Row 1. 21 ch, continue to crochet in rounds. Round 2. 3 sc; 6 hdc; 10 dc; 5 sc in the first ch; 10 dc; 6 hdc; 3 sc (43) + 5ch, turn

Round 3 :

6 sc; 1 hdc; 3 dc in one; 3ch; 1 sc (in the same sc where we made 3 dc); 1 sc; 1 hdc; 1 dc; 3 trc; 4 ch; 1 sc (in the same sc where we made 3 trc); 2 sc; 1 hdc; 1 dc; 4 trc; 4 ch; 1 sc (in the same sc where we made 4 trc); (skip 1 sc); 5 trc in 1 sc; (skip 1 sc); 4 ch; 4 trc (in the same sc where 4 ch was made); 1 dc; 1 hdc; 3 sc; 4 ch; 4 trc (in the same sc where 4 ch was made); 1 dc; 1 hdc; 3 sc; 4 ch; 3 trc (in the same sc where 4 ch was made); 1 dc; 1 hdc; 2 sc; 3 ch; 3 dc (in the same sc where 3 ch was made); 1 hdc; 2 sc; sl st.

Info :

You may also make a maple leaf or a different kind of oak leaf using scheme below, or no leaf at all, it's up to you. You may sew the leaf to the head and an acorn to the hands or use sewable snap buttons, so acorn will be easily come off, it all depends on your preferences and the age of a child.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 23 and 24, 19 sc apart; position and secure them before stuffing the head fully.
  • Sew the needles (spikes) to the rings and head as shown: attach 14 needles around round 57 of the base, 13 needles in round 59, and 14 needles in round 61; for rings attach the needles according to the highlighted rounds (large, middle, small counts are given).
  • Sew the ears to the head on either side, and sew the head to the top of the base through the opening left between rounds 32 and 33 as pictured, shaping the face with needle sculpting if desired.
  • Attach arms to the body in round 10 of the small ring area from both sides next to the needles; sew legs to the base of the body from the front and pin parts before sewing to ensure symmetry.
  • Sew the acorn to the hands or make it removable using sewable snap buttons according to the child's age and preference.
  • Weave in all ends and hide tails inside the toy; stuff pieces evenly during assembly to maintain smooth shape and proper balance.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when working long rounds and when you switch to crocheting 'in' needles.
  • 💡Stuff pieces firmly but gradually while shaping; overstuffing can distort your work and under-stuffing will make assembly difficult.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry; refer to photos for accurate placement.
  • 💡When changing colors, carry yarn neatly or weave ends in securely to avoid gaps; leave long tails for sewing where indicated.

This hedgehog stacking toy pattern builds a lovable character with lots of tactile detail and removable pieces to play with. The rings, needles and acorn make it a delightful interactive toy, perfect for gifting or displaying. Follow the step-by-step rounds and assembly tips to create a polished, professional-looking hedgehog. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hedgehog measures approximately 25-30 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and 3 mm hook, though exact size will vary with tension and yarn choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but different yarn weights will change the final size and the look of the needles; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect to alter stuffing amounts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes shaping, working in BLO/FLO, and assembling many pieces; basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

This is a multi-piece project and typically takes 12+ hours depending on skill level, number of needles (spikes) and assembly time.

How many needles (spikes) does the hedgehog have in total?

The pattern notes that the entire hedgehog uses 208 needles in total when all rings and head needles are placed as instructed.