Hedgehog - Small, Medium & Large Crocheted in King Cole Tinsel Chunky and Dollymix DK - 9148 - Downloadable PDF

Hedgehog - Small, Medium & Large Crocheted Amigurumi Toys

What is Being Made

This downloadable crochet pattern provides instructions for creating three sizes of crocheted hedgehog toys using King Cole Tinsel Chunky and Dollymix DK yarns. The finished hedgehogs measure between 18 to 26 centimetres (7¼ to 10¼ inches) in height, making them suitable as small decorative toys or accessories. The pattern allows crafters to choose from small, medium, and large variations of the same design.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to construct the three-dimensional hedgehog form. The pattern utilizes both standard and specialized decreasing methods to shape the toy effectively. Crafters will work with decrease stitches to create shaping, including the dc2tog (double crochet 2 together) technique for standard decreases. The pattern also incorporates invisible decreases, which are worked through the front loops only (flo), creating a neater finish on visible areas of the finished toy. These invisible decreases are particularly useful in amigurumi construction, where a polished appearance is desired on the outer surface of the finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – the foundation stitch used to begin sections and create base chains
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch throughout the pattern, providing structure and density to the toy
• Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) – a standard decrease stitch for shaping the hedgehog's form
• Invisible decrease – an advanced decrease technique worked through front loops only for seamless shaping on visible surfaces

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern requires two distinct yarn weights from King Cole to achieve the intended design. King Cole Tinsel Chunky provides the primary texture and body of the hedgehog, while Dollymix DK is used for finer details and finishing elements. The chunky yarn creates bold, dimensional features, whereas the DK weight allows for more precise detailing work. Tension is critical for proper sizing: Dollymix DK should achieve 20 double crochets and 24 rows over 10 centimetres (4 inches) when worked on a 3.50mm hook, while Tinsel Chunky requires 18 double crochets and 20 rows to 10 centimetres over the same hook size. A 3.50mm crochet hook is specified for working the tension and pattern gauge.

Pattern Format and Difficulty

This is an intermediate-level crochet pattern available as a downloadable PDF file, making it accessible for crafters with some prior crochet experience. The pattern includes standard crochet abbreviations and detailed tension specifications to ensure proper gauge and finished size. The intermediate classification reflects the use of decrease techniques and the three-dimensional shaping required to construct the hedgehog toy successfully.