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Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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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 sweet hedgehog stacking toy with a removable head, three rings that stack, lots of needles (spines), legs, arms, ears, an acorn and an oak leaf accessory. The design uses amigurumi techniques and works in rounds with clear stitch counts for shaping. You will crochet pieces separately, stuff as you go, then sew and assemble for a polished finished toy.

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

Detailed rounds and notes are included for every component so you won't miss a step. Photos and needle placement guidance help you attach parts and needles accurately for a professional look.

Why You'll Love This Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi techniques with playful assembly — the stacking rings and removable needles make it interactive and fun. I appreciate how the step-by-step rounds are laid out so you can follow stitch counts easily and create consistent shapes. The design allows for plenty of personalization with colors and small accessories like the acorn and oak leaf. Making this hedgehog feels rewarding; it grows piece by piece into a charming companion. I enjoy adding needle sculpting and small facial touches that give each hedgehog its own personality.

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 customizable this hedgehog pattern is; you can swap the color palette to suit a nursery or a seasonal theme — try warm browns and oranges for autumn or soft pastels for a baby gift.

If you want a smaller or larger hedgehog, change your yarn weight and hook size: a thicker yarn with a larger hook makes a squishier, chunkier toy, while thinner yarn and a smaller hook create a delicate mini version perfect for keychains.

I often adjust the number of needles (spines) and their placement to create different silhouettes; denser needles make a fluffier look, fewer needles give a sleeker hedgehog.

You can embroider facial expressions instead of using safety eyes for a washable, child-friendly toy — experimenting with eye placement and eyebrow slants changes the toy's personality dramatically.

For tactile play, attach the acorn with a sewable snap so it can be removed and reattached; for a permanent accessory, stitch it on securely.

Try adding tiny clothing or seasonal accessories like a mini scarf or hat — the rings make it easy to tuck a small scarf around the neck or over the top ring.

I sometimes replace the oak leaf with a small felt decoration or a crocheted heart to make the toy themed for holidays or special occasions.

If you like a posed toy, add wire inside the arms or legs for light posability, ensuring the wire ends are safely wrapped and secured.

Swap the yarn fiber for a different texture — cotton gives a neat, firm stitch; acrylic makes a softer, more cuddly finish — and adjust hook size accordingly.

Finally, you can create a whole family of hedgehogs by making different sizes and colors; display them as a stacked set or as individual friends with unique acorns and leaves.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds leads to losing your round start; place a marker at the first stitch of each round to keep your place. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes uneven shapes and gaps; add fiberfill gradually and shape as you progress so the rings and head keep smooth curves. ✗ Cutting tails too early prevents easy sewing of parts; leave long tails when instructed so you can sew pieces securely without rejoining yarn. ✗ Ignoring BLO/FLO instructions will change the way needles attach and the final texture; follow 'BLO' and 'FLO' exactly to match pictured needle insertion points. ✗ Overtight tension while crocheting small elements (toes, fingers, needles) makes them too rigid; maintain a relaxed, consistent tension for easy assembly. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases/decreases leads to wrong shaping; count after each round especially during shaping and when rounds include multiple sections.

Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming hedgehog stacking toy with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create a cuddly hedgehog with removable rings, needles (spines), legs, arms, ears, an acorn and an oak leaf. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, photos guidance, and assembly tips so you can finish a beautiful handcrafted toy. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a whimsical home accent.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Hedgehog Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Light gray - Alize Cotton Gold 200 (200 g - 7.06 Oz. approximately 2 balls)
  • 02
    Dark gray - Alize Cotton Gold 87 (200 g - 7.06 Oz. approximately 2 balls)
  • 03
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60 (small amount for nose and details)
  • 04
    Light Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 446 (small amount for acorn top)
  • 05
    Orange - Alize Cotton Gold 83 (small amount for oak leaf)
  • 06
    Fiberfill for stuffing (enough to stuff rings, head, limbs and acorn)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Safety eyes (size as desired) - insert between rounds 23 and 24 of the head, 19 sc apart
  • 06
    Pins for assembly
  • 07
    Optional: needle sculpting tools for facial shaping

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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.

Infos :

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 :

Info :

LEGS (make 2). 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 + 3 sc in a first "long" toe + 3 sc in a 2nd "long" toe + 6 sc in 2nd "short" toe + 3 sc in a 2nd "long" toe + 3 sc 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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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- 10 needles, in round 12 - 9 needles; in round 14 - 10 needles. Needles for the middle ring - 29 pieces.

— Arms :

Info :

ARMS (make 2). 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)

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36) Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

Info :

Sew the arms in round 10 from both sides next to needles. Needles for the small ring - 23 pieces.

— Head (nose and head) :

Head - Nose Round 1 :

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

Head - Continue 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 :

As for the head I "CROCHETED IN" needles, this way is better for those who doesn't like sewing needles. For the head we need 80 needles. Insert safety eyes between rounds 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.

— Continue Head (from hole between rounds 32 and 33) :

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 :

Round 1 :

With light gray yarn 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 :

Round 1 :

Start with brown yarn 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 :

30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 9-17 :

36 sc (36) change to the light brown color

Round 18 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42) fill with stuffing as you go.

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

48 hdc (48)

Round 21 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 23 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 24 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 25 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 26 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 27 :

6 dec (6)

Round 28-31 :

6 sc (6)

Round 32 :

1 inc; 2 sc; dec; 1 sc (6)

Round 33-34 :

6 sc (6) close off the hole, hide a tail.

— Oak Leaf :

Row 1 :

With yellow (or red) yarn 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) + 5 ch, 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 preferances and the age of a child.

Info :

This fellow has 208 needles in total (summary of needles: base 41 + large ring 35 + middle ring 29 + small ring 23 + head 80 = 208).

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 23 and 24 of the head, spacing them 19 single crochet stitches apart before stuffing and closing the head.
  • Sew the needles (spines) into the rings and head as shown in photos: for the base place 14 needles in round 57, 13 needles in round 59 and 14 needles in round 61; for the large ring place needles in rounds 10-14 as instructed; for the middle and small rings follow their needle counts and placements shown in the pattern.
  • Attach the head to the top ring by aligning the hole between rounds 32 and 33 (use the returned rounds 33.1-33.10 to close) then sew securely, matching the "crocheted in" needles or sewn edge for a smooth join.
  • Position and sew legs to the base of the body from the front as pictured, pinning before sewing to get even spacing and a stable stance.
  • Sew arms into round 10 of the small ring from both sides next to needles as noted, and secure the acorn either sewn to hands or attached with sewable snap buttons for removable play.
  • Sew the ears and eyebrows to the head as shown in the photos; optionally use needle sculpting to shape the face and give expression before final sewing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round, especially when rounds include many increases/decreases or when working BLO/FLO sections.
  • 💡Stuff components gradually and firmly as you go to maintain smooth shapes; overstuffing can distort details while understuffing creates flat areas.
  • 💡Pin and align parts before sewing permanently; pinning helps achieve symmetrical placement of legs, arms and ears and makes sewing easier.
  • 💡Follow BLO and FLO instructions exactly where given to match the placement for needles and to create the correct join between rings and head.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails where instructed for sewing pieces together; trimming too early makes finishing and assembly more difficult.

This hedgehog stacking toy pattern gives you a playful, tactile project you can treasure or gift. It includes rings, needles, legs, arms, ears, an acorn and a decorative oak leaf for lots of creative assembly. Enjoy the process of building each part and stitching them together into a cuddly companion. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hedgehog is a medium-sized stacking toy; exact dimensions depend on yarn and tension, but using the recommended yarn and 3 mm hook will yield a toy roughly 25-30 cm tall when stacked.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but your finished size and needle counts will change; if using thicker yarn, use a larger hook and expect a chunkier toy with fewer or larger details.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses amigurumi techniques, crocheting into needles and careful assembly; basic knowledge of sc, inc, dec, BLO/FLO and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters take 12-15 hours across multiple sessions to complete the full hedgehog including needles, rings, head, limbs and assembly.

How many needles (spines) does the hedgehog require?

The pattern lists a total of 208 needles: 41 for the base, 35 for the large ring, 29 for the middle ring, 23 for the small ring and 80 for the head.