Bring this adorable pocket-sized crochet hedgehog keychain to life! Perfect for beginners and advanced crafters alike, this tiny amigurumi companion is a delightful quick-make project.
The Perfect Quick-Stitch Handmade Accessory
This cute hedgehog amigurumi uses scrap yarn and simple stitches. With its miniature green hat and tiny garden tools, it makes a perfect backpack charm or a unique handmade gift for nature lovers.
Crochet Pattern: Mini Crochet Hedgehog Keychain Free Pattern
Materials
DK weight yarn in Beige, Dark Brown, and Forest Green
2.5 mm crochet hook
4mm safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Keychain ring
Embroidery thread (black, pink)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
bo: 4-dc Bobble stitch (for spines)
st: Stitch
Instructions
Head and Body (in Beige):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)
Rnd 4: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 5: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 6-12: sc in each st around (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 4 and 5, leaving 4 sts between them.
Rnd 13: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 14: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Rnd 15: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Spiky Back Shell (in Dark Brown):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: [bo, inc] x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: [sc, bo, inc] x 3 (12)
Rnd 4: [bo, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 5-10: Alternate [sc, bo] around to maintain spiky texture (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the shell onto the back and sides of the beige body.
Mini Green Hat (in Forest Green):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: Working in Back Loops Only, sc around (12)
Rnd 4: sc around (12)
Rnd 5: Working in Front Loops Only, inc in each st around to form the brim (24)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew onto the hedgehog’s head.
Assembly:
Sew the spiky back shell onto the body, aligning it behind the face.
Stitch a small nose and smile using black embroidery thread. Add pink cheeks.
Sew the hat at an angle on top. Attach the keychain ring to the top loop of the spiky shell.
