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Not all hedgehogs are prickly. These are soft and cuddly!
Hedgehogs are cute, amazingly lovable little animals that are nevertheless very important for keeping insects down. More than that, they are one of the better subjects for crocheting, because of their simple shapes and possibilities for customizing their quills. Not only are the color schemes free to explore, but the textures can be done in so many different ways. Therefore, have fun and enjoy your quilly, needly little friends – crochet hedgehogs.
Diddy Hedgehog
These small, undoubtedly cute hedgehogs will be a perfect gift, if you have to quickly make a bunch of them. They are easy and will look great in any color you make them in. As they are soft and cuddly, crochet hedgehogs will be appropriate for event they small recipients. Link to a pattern is below.

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More info about Birgittehk’s project and Yarnpetals’s project. This pattern is no longer available. Similar pattern tutorial on YouTube.
Heidi Hedgehog Free Crochet Pattern
Skills: Easy Designer: Janet McMahon
Nugget The Hedgehog
Skills: Easy Designer: Irene Strange
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Flower Hedgehog Toy Free Crochet Pattern
Skills: Easy Designer: Yulia Klyushina
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Quick Hedgehog Free Crochet Pattern
While there are no hedgehogs on this side of the ocean, here is a chance for you to have one of your very own. This quick pattern is a fun way to make one or a whole menagerie of these cute little critters. You can use them as toys for kids (ones old enough not to chew them), set pieces for ami dioramas, or as presents for those of your friends who simply need a hedgehog.
Go to the pattern: Quick Hedgehog