Oakley the Hedgehog
Meet Oakley, a sweet little acorn who fell from an oak tree and turned into a hedgehog. He is seriously so fun to crochet and takes less than an hour to whip up. Looking for a cute fall project?! This free crochet acorn hedgehog pattern is the perfect beginner friendly make. Inspired by woodland charm, this amigurumi duo makes adorable fall decor or a perfect quick no sew market make! I originally designed this pattern a few years ago, back in 2023. Until now, it’s been a paid pattern only, but now it’s time to share this one with you here for free.
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Important:
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Abbreviations:
Rnd(s) - Round(s)
MC - Magic Circle
Dec - Invisible Decrease
Inc - Increase (2 sc in same st)
SC - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
F/O - Fasten Off
St(s) - Stitch(es)
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
Sp(s) - Space(s)
Sk - Skip
Ch - Chain
HDC - Half Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
Chg - Change
Yarn
Premier Parfait Chunky || 100% Polyester Light Weight Super Bulky #6 Plush Yarn
• Toffee (10g) - (Color A)
• Chocolate (12g) - (Color B)
• Emerald (less than 5g) - Leaf (Color C)
• Mustard (less than 5g) - Leaf (Color D)
Comparable Yarn Substitutions:
• Hobbii Yarn Honey Bunny (4mm hook)
Other yarns I love:
• Lion Brand Nap Time (3.5mm hook)
• Lion Brand Heartland (3.5mm hook)
Approximate Size:
5" tall x 4.5" wide
Materials:
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Light Weight Plush Yarn (Parfait Chunky)
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle
• Polyfil Stuffing
• Scissors
• Black Thread or Worsted Weight Yarn for Eyes
Let’s get started!
Oakley the Hedgehog
Although this is a beginner pattern, some amigurumi experience would be helpful. However, reach out with any questions or concerns. Please read through the entire pattern before beginning. This pattern is written in US terminology. It is made in continuous rounds. Do not ch 1 or sl st at the end of each round unless instructed to do so. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of each round. Make sure your count is correct before moving to the next round. This is considered to be a no sew pattern.
BODY
Starting with Color B and a 4mm hook
Starting at the nose. If you use safety eyes, insert them between rnds 6 & 7. Placement could vary depending on the size eyes you use. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: sc 6 in mc (6 sts)
**chg to Color A
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9 sts)
Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12 sts)
Rnd 4: [sc, inc] x 6 (18 sts)
Rnd 5: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24 sts)
Rnd 6: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30 sts)
Rnd 7-10: sc in each st (30 sts) ••4 rnds••
**chg to Color B
Rnd 11: sc in each st (30 sts) (picture 1)
**The quills/hair of the hedgehog will be created on the next rnd. The ch sts will create a loop. You will be working in the FLO for rnd 12.
**OPTIONAL: Place an additional stitch marker in the 1st st of the BLO to help identify the back loop for rnd 13.
Rnd 12: sl st and ch 3, (sl st in the next st and ch 3) repeat 28 times. sl st in next st. (30 sts, 29 loops) (pictures 2 & 3)
**You will be working in the BLO for rnd 13 for the loops. Fold the loops down and out of the way so that the BLO sts show easier. (picture 4)
Rnd 13: sc in blo of each st (30 sts)
**The leaves will be created in the next rnd. Do not cut Color B yarn when changing colors for the leaves. Drop yarn and pick it back up after both leaves have been created.
Rnd 14: 20 sc.
Leaf 1: chg to Color C, sc in the next st and ch 4. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch. Sl st back into st.
Leaf 2: chg to Color D, sc in the next st and ch 4. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch. Sl st back into st.
Chg to Color B, 8 sc (30 sts, 2 leaves - sl sts do not count) (picture 5)
**Work in the FLO for rnd 15. Work through the FLO of the base sc for the leaves. (picture 6)
Rnd 15: sl st and ch 3, (sl st in the next st and ch 3) repeat 28 times. sl st in next st. (30 sts, 29 loops)
Rnd 16: sc in blo of each st (30 sts)
Rnd 17: sc in each st (30 sts) (picture 7)
**Work in the FLO for rnd 18. If you are using safety eyes, insert them between rnds 6 & 7 with about 4 sts between. Begin stuffing. Lightly stuff the nose so it can bend up a little bit, stuff firm throughout the remaining body. Take care not to over-stuff. (picture 8)
Rnd 18: sl st and ch 3, (sl st in the next st and ch 3) repeat 28 times. sl st in next st. (30 sts, 29 loops)
Rnd 19: working in the BLO [dec] x 15 (15 sts)
Rnd 20: sc in each st (15 sts)
**Work in the FLO for rnd 21.
Rnd 21: sl st and ch 3, (sl st in the next st and ch 3) repeat 13 times. sl st in next st. (15 sts, 14 loops)
Rnd 22: working in the BLO [sc, dec] x 5 (10 sts)
F/O and finish stuffing. Leave a long tail to close. Hide tail in the body. (picture 9)
ASSEMBLY
• Push in on the front of the face to shape. (picture 10)
• Use pins as a placeholder for the eyes. The eyes will be sewn over rnd 7 over 3 sts using black worsted weight yarn.
(pictures 11-17)
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