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Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft, squishy Herbie Hedgehog amigurumi with a textured velvet body and dramatic pom-pom style spikes. The design uses bulky velvet yarn for a plush result and includes detailed instructions for shaping the face and attaching features. You will make a lovable toy with a little personality and lots of tactile appeal.

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Step-by-step rounds are provided for the head/body, nose, ears, arms and legs, plus clear photo-guided finishing notes. The final hedgehog measures approximately 6" tall and 6" wide using the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into an irresistibly plush hedgehog with tons of character. I enjoy how the velvet yarn creates a soft, huggable finish that feels luxurious to touch. The spike spiral technique is creative and satisfying — it transforms the plain head into a dramatic textured mane. I also love the shaping instructions for the face; a few careful stitches bring out the sweetest expression. Making Herbie feels rewarding and playful from first stitch to final sewing.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Herbie by changing yarn colors; try pastel tones for a softer, nursery-friendly version or bright shades for a playful look.

Want a smaller Herbie? Use a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a mini keychain-sized hedgehog.

For a chunkier, super-cuddly version, use a bulkier velvet yarn and increase hook size slightly to make the spikes fuller and plushier.

I often add tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf or a little hat to give Herbie seasonal charm and personality.

Try embroidering different facial expressions by changing eyebrow placement or adjusting how tightly you pull the eye shaping strands.

To make Herbie safer for babies, skip safety eyes and embroider eyes and nose securely with strong yarn or thread.

You can swap the spike color to create an ombre effect by alternating chains of two colors while making the spirals.

Consider adding a small felt heart or patch sewn to the belly for a personalized gift touch.

I sometimes use metallic or sparkly yarn for a few spikes to give a whimsical shimmer that catches the light.

If you like collectable sets, create a family of Hedgies in graduated sizes with different color themes to display together.

Try positioning the legs and arms differently when sewing on to create standing or sitting poses for different display options.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too low or too high will make the face look off-balance; place eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4-5 stitches in between for correct proportions. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually often leads to lumps or uneven shaping; stuff after round 17 and continue stuffing every row until complete for a smooth result. ✗ Skipping the stitch marker while working in a spiral can cause missed or extra stitches; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning and end of each round to keep accurate counts. ✗ Pulling spikes too tight or too loosely will create gaps or flattened spikes; keep consistent tension when chaining and slip stitching spikes and offset spirals slightly to avoid gapping between rows. ✗ Not leaving long tail ends for sewing can make assembly difficult; leave a 12" strand on ears, legs, arms and nose to sew on securely without running out of yarn.

Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Herbie Hedgehog with this friendly amigurumi crochet pattern. You will enjoy the soft velvet yarn and playful spikes that give Herbie his charming personality. Clear step-by-step rounds and photo-guided finishing tips help you shape the face, attach ears, and add the signature spikes. Perfect as a handmade gift or a cute addition to your collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Herbie Hedgehog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Colour A: 60g bulky size 6 velvet yarn (I used Baby Snuggle in beige)
  • 02
    Colour B: 100g super bulky size 6 velvet yarn (I used Baby Snuggle in Teddy Bear)
  • 03
    Colour C: 5 yards medium size 4 yarn (Brown) for eyebrow/spike framing
  • 04
    Colour D: 5 yards medium size 4 yarn (Black) for eye shaping and facial details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.5mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 03
    Darning needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Fabric pins
  • 06
    Stitch marker
  • 07
    Fiber fill (approx 24oz)
  • 08
    14mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 09
    Safety nose

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— Head/Body :

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5.5mm hook, bulky yarn

Round 1 :

mr, sc 8 (8)

Round 2 :

[inc] x8 (16)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc] x8 (24)

Round 4 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 2, inc] x8 (32)

Round 6-15 :

sc 32 (10 rounds) (32)

Round 16 :

[sc 2, dec] x8 (24)

Round 17 :

sc 24 (24)

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Stuff with fiber fill after row 17 and continue to stuff every row until complete.

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Place eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 4-5 stitches in between.

Round 18 :

[sc, dec] x8 (16)

Round 19 :

[dec] x8 (8)

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Slst to next stitch. Weave through outside loops of 8 remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Then tie off and weave in ends.

— Shaping the Face :

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Using a darning needle and medium yarn for shaping the eyes and face.

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1) Using your darning needle and Colour D yarn, insert into the top inner corner of one eye.

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2) Push the darning needle over from the top of eye one to the top of eye two. You should now have one strand of yarn hanging from both eyes.

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3) Take the darning needle and now insert one strand into the bottom inner eye.

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4) Push the needle through the body to the back of the head.

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5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other eye. Then tie the two strands together once you have pulled the eyes to their desired shape. Weave in ends.

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6) Eye shaping complete.

— Nose :

Info :

5.5mm hook, medium yarn

Round 1 :

mr, sc 4 (4)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc] x2 (6)

Round 3 :

[sc 2, inc] x2 (8)

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Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew.

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1) Place safety nose on the top of round 1.

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2) Using fabric pins, place nose on round 9-12 centered between the eyes. Sew on using a darning needle. If no safety nose you can also embroider a nose in the same place.

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3) Once sewn halfway on, place a small amount of fiber fill if required, then finish sewing and weave in ends.

— Eyebrows and Spike Framing :

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Darning needle, medium yarn for eyebrow stitches and spike framing placement.

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Eyebrows - 1) Using darning needle and Colour C yarn, insert the needle into the top of round 9, one stitch over from the top of the eye.

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Eyebrows - 2) Then insert the needle 2 rounds up and about 1-2 stitches over so it's in line with the top centre of the eye.

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Spike Framing - 1) Using a darning needle and any colour medium yarn, insert the needle into the bottom of round 3 centered between the eyes to mark the top center.

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Spike Framing - 2) Continue around the head marking the area that the spikes will start. You want to be about 2-3 stitches from the corner of the eyebrows, 5 stitches from the nose. On the bottom it should be on the bottom of round 16.

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Spike Framing - 3) Push the needle over and repeat for the other side as needed to mark a guiding line for spikes.

— Spikes :

Info :

3.5mm hook, bulky yarn (Colour B) for spikes

Step 1 :

With colour B yarn, make a slip knot on your smaller 3.5mm hook.

Step 2 :

Using the spike framing as a reference, insert the needle in the top center point that we placed on the bottom of round 3. Make a slst.

Step 3 :

Chain 4. Skip the first chain and place one slst in each of the remaining 3 chains.

Step 4 :

Then on the head, skip one stitch and place a slst into the next stitch over.

Step 5 :

Repeat steps 3 and 4 all the way around the head in a spiral until the entire head is covered.

Step 6 :

Once the first spiral is done, work the second and subsequent spirals the same way as close to the first as possible to avoid gapping between rows. Try to offset the spikes so it looks more full. Remove spike framing when done.

— Ears X2 :

Info :

5.5mm hook, bulky yarn

Round 1 :

mr, sc 4 (4)

Round 2 :

[inc] x4 (8)

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Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on.

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1) Create two ears.

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2) Pinch ear in half and using a darning needle, sew one end together.

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3) Using fabric pins, attach ears to round 4 and 5 of the head, directly against the spikes.

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4) Using a darning needle, sew the ears on.

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5) Ears attached.

— Legs X2 :

Info :

5.5mm hook, bulky yarn

Row 1 :

Slip knot, ch 5 (5)

Row 2 :

Skip first chain, sc in the remaining 4 ch and then 4 sc in bottom 4 ch (8)

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Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on.

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1) Using fabric pins, attach the feet to the bottom of the head directly against the spikes with 2-3 stitches in between.

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2) Using a darning needle, sew on both feet.

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3) If you want to sew down the feet more, insert the needle 2 rows above where you sewed the foot on.

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4) Then push the needle down one stitch over. This will secure the foot in place. Tie off and weave in ends.

— Arms X2 :

Info :

5.5mm hook, bulky yarn

Row 1 :

Slip knot, ch 4 (4)

Row 2 :

Skip first chain, sc in the top 3 chs and then 3 sc in bottom 3 ch (6)

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Slst and tie off. Leave 12" strand of yarn to sew on.

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1) Make two arms.

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2) Using fabric pins, attach arms to round 11 and 12 right against the spines.

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3) Using a darning needle, sew on arms. Tie off and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the nose to the head by placing the safety nose on the top of round 1 of the nose piece, then position the nose on rounds 9-12 of the head centered between the eyes and sew securely with a darning needle.
  • Use fabric pins to position ears on rounds 4 and 5 of the head directly against the spikes; sew each ear in place using the long 12" tail left from finishing the ear and a darning needle.
  • Pin and sew the legs/feet to the bottom of the head directly against the spikes using 2-3 stitches in between for even spacing; reinforce by stitching one row or two above for extra security if desired.
  • Attach arms to rounds 11 and 12, positioned right against the spines; use fabric pins to set placement, then sew firmly with a darning needle and weave in ends.
  • Work spike spirals around the head using Colour B on a 3.5mm hook; chain 4 loops and slip stitch into the head in a spiral, offsetting subsequent spirals and removing spike framing when finished to create a full coverage of spikes.

Important Notes

  • 💡Different tension may create different results; this pattern is created with a tighter tension so check your gauge and adjust hook if necessary.
  • 💡This project should be worked in a continuous spiral; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning and end of each round.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually as you go — stuff after round 17 and continue stuffing every row until the head is closed for smooth shaping.
  • 💡Leave a 12" tail on small pieces (ears, nose, arms, legs) to make sewing on easy and secure without running out of yarn.
  • 💡Offset spike spirals slightly and keep consistent tension to avoid gaps between rows of spikes and to make the spikes look full.

Thanks for making Herbie Hedgehog — you did it! This little amigurumi brings warmth, texture and personality to any shelf or gift. Keep experimenting with colours and yarns to create your own Herbie variations. 🧶🦔

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6" tall and 6" wide when using the recommended bulky velvet yarn and the suggested hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but the final size and texture will change; using a lighter yarn will make a smaller hedgehog and a bulkier yarn will make it larger — adjust hook size accordingly and expect different spike appearance.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic amigurumi skills, working in the round, increases and decreases, and some hand-sewing experience are recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, how quickly you work, and how detailed you are with spike placement.

Are safety eyes and a safety nose required?

The pattern recommends 14mm safety eyes and a safety nose for an identical look, but you can embroider the nose and eyes if you prefer a child-safe option or different sizing.