Simple Eyelash Hedgehog Toy Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Simple Eyelash Hedgehog Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Ella Austin
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , 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

Crafted in a beige sparkle eyelash yarn, make Ella Austin’s woodland friend to take on an autumnal stroll.

Although hedgehogs are one of the oldest mammals on earth, their population has dropped by a third in the last ten years. So we think it’s only right to celebrate them by knitting spiny little guys like Hugo! The pattern is really quite simple and involves basic increasing and decreasing to shape him symmetrically. We’ve included some tips for knitting with eyelash yarn so that you can have a brilliant little hedgehog to accompany you on your next afternoon walk!

Sizing

7cm x 13cm

What you need

DK yarn: (A) Sparkle eyelash, (B) Beige, oddment of dark yarn
Needles: 3mm
Buttons: black, two
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Please note: any mention of a free yarn kit relates to the original magazine this was published in.

Meet the designer

Ella Austin is another talented creator who can turn her hand to toys, accessories and babywear. To see more of Ella's patterns, visit here.

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