Meet Posie, a cute cuddly hedgehog perfect for snuggles!

The hedgehog’s body is made in one piece, working in the round, in a continuous spiral. The paws are joined in as you go. The nose, ears and rosy cheeks are sewn on at the end. There are a few suggestions on how to add the spikes, depending on what yarn you would like to use - decorative crochet triangles, a fur texture, and an option using small yarn tails.

The instructions are written in US crochet terms. There are step-by-step photos detailing how to make the pieces and finish the toy. When made with DK weight yarn (Sample 1 is made in Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK) and 3.0mm hook the finished Hedgehog will measure about 18cm/7 in long. When made in Chunky chenille yarn with 4.5mm hook the sample measures about 31cm/12in long.

The pattern can be made in a variety of yarn combinations, make the spikes in one colour or a whole rainbow!

Sample 1 made in DK weight cotton with crochet spikes needs:
1 ball of main colour (beige)
1 ball of spike colour (green)
and small amounts of brown and pink

Sample 2 made in Chunky Chenille
1 ball of main colour (James C Brett Flutterby Chunky (100% Polyester, 100gr/175m))
1 ball of Scheepjes Furry Tales (100% Polyester, 100g/57m)
Small amounts of chenille in brown and pink

Sample 3 made in DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% Cotton, 50g/155m/170yds)
1 ball / 35g in beige, sample is made in Canelle (N37)
Small amount of brown, sample is made in Siena (N21)
Spikes are made with random yarn tails leftovers.

You will also need some safety eyes and toy stuffing.