Are you ready to embark on a knitting adventure that’s as cute as it is cozy? Good news, we’ve got just the thing to warm your heart and your hands.
Hedgehog lovers, knitting enthusiasts, and anyone with a soft spot for adorable critters, gather ’round! Today we’re bringing you 25 irresistible hedgehog knitting patterns that will give you all the warm fuzzies.
Hedgehogs (aka sonic superstars) – the pint-sized spiky wonders of the animal kingdom – have been capturing our hearts for centuries. Although they’re a tiny animal, with their endearing snuffly snouts and enchanting little faces, it’s no wonder they’re a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts.
But did you know that hedgehogs are also known as “nature’s pest controllers” due to their voracious appetite for insects? Or that they’re master hibernators, snuggling up in cozy nests made of leaves and grass during the chilly winter months? These fun facts only add to the appeal of these charming creatures.
So, why not bring a touch of hedgehog magic into your life with some delightful knitting projects?
From huggable amigurumi hedgehog in various sizes to hedgehog-themed washcloths, hats, and scarves, we’ve got cuddly hedgehogs for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner skill level knitter looking for an easy and adorable project or a seasoned knitter seeking a new challenge, these hedgehog knitting patterns are bound to make you smile. You may even end up with your own little family of woodland creatures (knitted, of course).
Knitted hedgehog patterns are also great handmade pieces to gift. If you have a hedgehog lover in your life, you might find a hedgehog knitting pattern here that would make the perfect present. Or better yet, make your own adorable knit hedgehog!
Get ready to explore a world of cuteness, creativity, and craftsmanship as we dive into the world of knitted hedgehogs. But fair warning – these projects are so sweet, you may just find yourself with a whole hedgehog family before you know it!
Don’t settle for a selection of four-star knitting patterns when you can use this list of awesome knitting hedgehog patterns!
So grab your knitting needles, your favorite yarn, and let’s embark on a sonic adventure filled with hedgehog hugs and happiness.
Hedgehog
It’s interesting to see how all the designers decided to approach the problem of replicating the signature spikes of a hedgehog. This one uses eyelash yarn to great effect! The pattern is worked flat with stockinette stitch all in one piece with the use of short rows. You’ll be switching between 5 colors of yarn varying from fingering-weight yarn to worsted-weight yarn and using them 2 at a time by working double stranded.
Designer: Claire Garland Dot Pebbles
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca (Sport Weight #2)
Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (Lace Weight #0)
Garnstudio DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk (Aran Weight #4)
James C. Brett Faux Fur (Bulky Weight #5)
Garnstudio DROPS Flora (Fingering Weight #1)
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Hedgehog Square
Using just knit and purl stitches you can create this charming hedgehog square. The textured garter stitch hedgehog stands out nicely against the smooth stockinette stitch background. A seed stitch border pulls everything together nicely. You can use this square as a washcloth or combine multiple squares together to create larger projects like blankets or sweaters.
Designer: Daisy and Storm
Yarn: DK Weight #3 or Worsted Weight #4
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Hedgehog
Worsted weight yarn creates the goldilocks of knit hedgehog stuffed animals – not too small and not too big at the widest point. This cute little guy is characterized by its distinctive spikes and its adorably oversized ears. The pattern is worked in the round using stockinette stitch for the face and a textured twisted stitch for the quills.
Designer: TailsandSnouts
Yarn: Lion Brand Superwash Merino Cashmere (Worsted Weight #4)
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Hedgehog Amigurumi
Work the same pattern using two different weights of yarn to create a mom and baby hedgehog. These cute little hedgehog friends are so quick and fun to make that you will definitely want to make more than one. The pattern is worked in the round using stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches.
Designer: Momshoo
Yarn: Sport Weight #2
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Hedgehog
This hedgehog looks like he has been getting lots of second servings at dinner time and everyone knows that there’s nothing cuter than a rotund critter. You’ll be knitting in the round for this pattern and using stockinette and garter stitches. There’s not a lick of sewing or grafting, but you should be comfortable picking up stitches.
Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (DK Weight #3)
Cascade Yarns ® Eco Cloud (Aran Weight #4)
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Harry Hedgehog
The next one of our hedgehog knitting patterns is the smallest on the list. At just 1.5 inches long, this little guy can fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. He is also characterized by his long pointy snout. The pattern is worked flat in stockinette and garter stitch and is great for using up scrap yarn.
Designer: Knitted Toy Box
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Hannah Hedgehog
Here’s another one of our free hedgehog knitting patterns that uses eyelash yarn to replicate the texture of the spikes. This multicolor eyelash yarn is particularly effective. For this design, you’ll be knitting in rows from rump to snout using garter and stockinette stitches.
Designer: Taffylass Knits
Yarn: Eyelash Yarn and DK Weight #3
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Hans My Hedgehog
This pattern includes both small and large hedgehog versions so you can make your own little hedgehog family. A Smooth stockinette stitch is used for the face and textured seed stitch is used for the quills. Small pieces of brown felt are used to make the cute little ears. These would make sweet little stocking-fillers.
Designer: we bloom here
Yarn: Jamieson’s of Shetland Double Knitting (DK Weight #3)
Jamieson’s of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (Fingering Weight #1)
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Pine Cone Hedgehog
This is probably the easiest and fastest of all the hedgehog knitting patterns on the list. A little cone shape for the hedgehog face is made to fit onto the tip of a pinecone that represents the cute little spines of his bum. This is a very clever and cute idea! The pattern is knit in the round in stockinette stitch. He looks so cute surrounded by the bed of leaves.
Designer: Aga Tutak
Yarn: Novita 7 Veljestä Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Winter Hedgehog
Did you know that hedgehogs hibernate during the winter? Well it looks like this little fellow didn’t get the memo! He has decided to brave the cold weather with the help of his adorable red scarf. The pattern is worked flat in stockinette and garter stitches. The white yarn for pom poms on the scarf is the perfect little finishing touch.
Designer: Amy Gaines
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Hedgehog Washcloth
Here’s another one of our hedgehog knitting patterns for a square. An adorable hedgehog washcloth would be handy to have around bath time for a kiddo that doesn’t love to be bathed. Or you could combine the washcloth with a nice bar of soap or a bath bomb to make a little pick me up present for a friend.
Designer: Ber Alcock-Earley
Yarn: Tivoli Cruise Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Hedgehog
Now here’s a type of spike that we haven’t seen before! You’ll be working in rows for this design, using trinity stitch for the spikes and stockinette stitch for the face. I really like the unique texture that the trinity stitch gives the spikes and the bulky weight yarn really helps with the stitch definition.
Designer: gifthorse kits
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Chunky and
Rico Design Essentials Mega Wool Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Hedgehog Love Scarf
Why wear a basic scarf when you could wear this adorable hedgehog love scarf instead? Using stockinette stitch and stranded colorwork, you are going to have such a fun time making this scarf. The best part is that the scarf even has pockets so you can tuck your hands in to keep them warm!
Designer: knittedbliss
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Hedgehog Mittens
Keep your fingers warm in style with these adorable hedgehog mittens. The pattern uses twisted ribbing for the cuffs, staggered loop stitches for the spikes, and stockinette stitch for the rest. It is worked in the round and the designer recommends using the magic loop method rather than using double pointed needles. These work up quick with the larger needles.
Designer: PersimmonOrTits
Yarn: Nako Arctic and
Alize Superlana Maxi (Bulky Weight #5)
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Woodland Charm Hedgehog Hat and Mittens
Take it one step further and make a matching hedgehog set to keep you toasty when the weather takes a turn for the worst. These silly hedgehog accessories are sure to make you smile and keep those winter blues away. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with basic shaping.
Designer: Nicola Valiji for Let’s Knit
Yarn: Deramores Studio Anti-Pilling DK (DK Weight #3)
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William the Hedghog
This hedgehog stuffed animal is nearly a foot long. That’s no surprise when you discover that the pattern is knit flat in stockinette stitch using 4 strands of thick yarn held together. The generous size and realistic appearance of this hedgehog make it an ideal snuggling companion.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Fun Fur Solid (Bulky Weight #5)
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Pelle the Hedgehog
I really wish this pattern came in adult sizes, because I would love to frolic around in this adorable hedgehog sweater. As it stands, I guess I’ll just have to settle for making this for a niece or nephew and living vicariously through them. The sweater is knit in stockinette stitch and it uses stranded colorwork. I could easily see this sweater becoming one of those vintage treasures passed from generation to generation.
Designer: Sandnes Garn
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Sisu (Fingering Weight #1)
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Hettie the Hedgehog
The next one of our hedgehog knitting patterns is the biggest stuffed animal on this list at over a foot long and a nearly a foot tall. The voluminous quills are created by using a crochet hook to pull strands of yarn through the bumps created in garter stitch. Smooth snouts are knit in stockinette stitch. The pattern is worked flat and makes some use of short rows. It works up quick using super bulky weight yarn and larger mm knitting needles.
Designer: JimiKnits
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Three Irish Girls Springvale Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
Garnstudio DROPS Andes (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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The Hedgehog Hat
Show off your love of all things hedgehog with this colorful hedgehog hat. Making a unique hat to keep your head warm on cold days is a good way to make sure your headwear never gets mixed up with someone else’s! The pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up using rib and stockinette stitches along with stranded colorwork.
Designer: LeesyKnits
Yarn: Fingering Weight #1
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Woodland Tales Animal Mobile
The hero of the hour (the hedgehog, of course) is joined by a whole host of woodland friends in this adorable mobile design. All the elements of the mobile (squirrel, racoon, fox, hedgehog, toadstool, acorn and leaves) are knit flat using knit and purl stitches along with basic increases and decreases.
Designer: fluff & fuzz for Simply Knitting
Yarn: Patons UK Baby Smiles Fairytale Fab DK (DK Weight #3)
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Waste Yarn Hedgehog
Hedgehog knitting patterns can be practical too. Why not make this cute hedgehog to use as a pincushion? The pattern is knit in the round using stockinette stitch. You won’t need very much yarn to make him, just some scrap yarn leftover from another project.
Designer: Knittitude
Yarn: Sport Weight #2
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Hedgehogs & Apples
Hedgehogs kept as pets can be fed small bits of apples as a treat a few times a week. If you are looking for hedgehog knitting patterns to make a stuffed animal for a kiddo, it can be fun to include little extras like this so children can pretend to feed their new pets. These hedgehogs are made using regular and eyelash yarn using just basic stitches.
Designer: Eteri Khodonashvili for Creative Knitting
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Wool and
Lion Brand Cotton-Ease 50/50 and
Trendsetter Yarns Marrakech (Aran Weight #4)
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Hariette the Hedgehog
Hariette the Hedgehog is feeling fabulous with a little flower in her hair (or, rather, her quills). She also has a few funny little apples on her back. For this design, you’ll be knitting back and forth in rows and using stockinette and moss stitches. The subtle texture of the moss stitch is an excellent stand in for the spikes.
Designer: Stana’s Critters
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® and
Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Superwash (Worsted Weight #4)
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Hibernating Hedgehog
This little hedgehog is ready to take a very long nap all nestled in a bed of leaves, knit of course. The pattern walks you through how to make two multicolor pompoms to form the hedgehog’s body. Small pieces of felt are used for the ears and feet. The pattern also includes instructions for knitting the leaves in garter and stockinette stitches.
Designer: Charlotte Marjoribanks
Yarn: Fingering Weight #1
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Knitted Hedgehog
Use your knitting skills for good by whipping up a few of these cute little hedgehogs for charity. This pattern aims to aid hedgehog preservation and increase awareness about the dwindling numbers of hedgehogs in the wild. The pattern is worked back and forth in rows using basic stocking stitch and bobble stitches.
Designer: Frederica Patmore for Prima UK
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Final Thoughts on Hedgehog Knitting Patterns
What a fun round-up of sweet little hedgies! All of these hedgehog knitting patterns get 5-star reviews in my opinion. If this little pattern exploration didn’t put a smile on your face, then I’m not sure what would.
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