Hedgehog Pincushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Reverse Stockinette, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit and gift Val Pierce's easy knitted hedgehog

This quick-knit pincushion will add a touch of whimsy to your sewing space. With her charming bow and dainty felt flower accessories, our hedgehog is as stylish as she is practical, providing the perfect non-prickly place to keep all your pins and needles safe! If you’d like to use this little character as a toy instead, omit the base and - it goes without saying - the pins! Download this easy to follow knitting pattern today.

Sizing

Length: 10cm
Height: 7cm

What you need

Yarn: (A) Flecked DK, shade Brown, 25g; DK yarn, shades (B) Oyster, (C) Green, (D) Mauve, (E) Black, small amounts of each
Needles: 3.75mm
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing
Buttons: small black, approx 0.75cm, mauve flower, approx 1.5cm
Card: 10cm x 14cm
Felt: light brown, two 10cm x 14cm pieces, plus pink and mauve, scraps of each
Glue gun

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a renowned knitting designer and author known for her charming toy, babywear, and accessory patterns. With a passion for creating accessible designs for all skill levels, her timeless creations have inspired knitters around the world for over two decades. If you enjoyed making Val's hedgehog pincushion, check out the larger Christmas hedgehog knitting pattern next.

How to access this pattern

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