Christmas Hedgehog Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm, US 7 / 4.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Learn how to knit with eyelash yarn while making Val Pierce's hedgehog toy pattern for Christmas.

Suitable for beginner knitters, Val Pierce's holiday hedgehog is ready to go a-carolling! This woodland pattern has become a fast favourite here at LKT HQ, He uses eyelash yarn to great effect and is super soft and cuddly. Use a row counter and stitch markers to help you keep track of your shaping when using the furry yarn. The lantern our hedgehog is holding is the final festive touch!

What do I need?

Yarn: Rico Fashion Fur, shade 003 Brown, one 50g ball, Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade 428 Soft Brown, shade 242 Flamenco Red, one 50g ball of each, white DK, black DK, gold DK, bright green DK, oddments of each
Needles: 3.75mm, 4mm, 4.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Wire or pipe cleaner: 28cm
Buttons: black, flat, two
Tapestry needle

Sizing

30cm tall

Top knit tips

The lead-work on the lantern is embroidered over the top of your knitting using chain stitch. To do this, thread your yarn on to a tapestry needle and bring it through the knitted piece to the front of the work. Reinsert your needle through the fabric near the entry point, leaving a small loop on the right side of the work. Now, bring the needle back out a few millimetres along, coming up inside the loop of yarn. Repeat this until all the lead detail is complete. On your last stitch, sew a small straight stitch to secure the final loop.

If you wish to give the hedgehog to a young child, then omit the lantern because it has a wire support.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her utterly adorable toy patterns. If you loved making this pattern, then why not make Val's festive dachshund next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

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