This cute hedgehog uses a knitted loop stitch to make the fuzzy body. You could also make yours as a hedgehog doorstop by adding a weight (for example a bag of gravel) inside the stuffing when making up. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, the hedgehog is knitted in aran weight yarns (worsted/10 ply) on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES
A pair of 4.5mm single pointed knitting needles (US 7)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Rowan Felted Tweed Aran and Patons Wool Blend Aran; up to 50g in each shade.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling, and beads for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - The hedgehog is 12cm tall x 15cm long.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, knitting loops, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 4 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2014 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.