Hollie Hedgehog

Let me introduce you to Hollie Hedgehog, the cutest little critter you ever did see.

I sat down to make her at 8pm last night, and by 9.15 she was snuggled in the palm of my hand looking impossibly cute.

Totally AdOrAbLe, from the tip of her snuggly little nose right the way to her cute little rear end.

I know she is only a baby, but I couldn't resist giving her a weeny little flower to wear.

Hollie is the baby of this hedgehog family, designed by Liz Ward. Utterly charmed, yes, I certainly am.

If you would like to make these cute hedgehogs, you can find the pattern inside Issue 11 of Simply Crochet magazine (available to back order here, with UK & International postage options)

The pattern was pretty straight forward, once I got the measure of it. You start at the nose, and work the whole of the body (the pale brown), adding safety toy eyes and stuffing as you go. The dark brown "spines" are worked in afterwards, on top of the pale brown body. I had a little bit of confusion over how exactly to work the rows/rounds of the spines, ie how exactly to leave the "tummy" part free from spines and whether I should be turning the work or not, but I  kind of fudged it and got there in the end.

Poor Hollie, she suffered the indiginity of being turned upside down so I could show you her tummy and her bottom (!). I thought it might be helpful to give you an idea of how the spines are formed as it was this part of the pattern where I felt desperate for more pictures and some reassurance.

Sigh. I feel kind of weird admitting how ridiculously excited I have been over crocheting a baby hedgehog. But I know you know. I know you get it, or at least I hope you do.

I'm almost there with the Autumn wreath folks, and I can't wait to nestle Hollie into her leafy nest. One more day should do it. Almost Ta-dah time. Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

x

EDIT TO ADD:: Just discovered that the hedgehog pattern is also available as a downloadable PDF pattern on Etsy. Find it HERE.

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Comments

[Hollie Hall]

I Love it. And the name is great too!!!!

[Patti]

Dear Lucy, I have been searching and hunting for this "sweetest hedgehog EVER" pattern here where I live! I found 2 very cute ones... but they just were not "Hollie"!!!!! I like you, have such a soft- heart for this adorable critter... I could not get her out of my mind... so here in the U.S.... I used the site you posted on Etsy, and bought the Adorable Woodland Family by Liz Ward. I am SOOO excited to make her!!! I LOVE your weeny flower better then the patterns flower!! Yours is adorable... Did you just make it up? OR am I missing where you have it posted? Thank you for all your fabulous posts!! Hugs from the U.S.

[Neide Martin Docal]

I love your crochets Works. They are so cute. I copy too the bread recipe, but I don't have a pan to cook it.I'll to provide one. Happy 2014. Kisses. Neide from Brazil

[hayley keeble]

hello, I would love a chance to win so I can brighten up everyone's faces when they come round my house! we have had a tough year due to family illness and I have found happiness in you blog plus have found a fantastic hobby to keep me smiling, crocheting truly has saved us!

[K-Sue]

Cute...Does anyone else think she looks like an armadillo?

[Sabine]

I would like to make that Autumn Wreath.....Can you give me a instruction in german ?

[Sabine]

can I get the pattern etc also in german ??

[Cheri]

You have such wonderful gifts of creating and blogging. You brighten my day and inspire me to try to create.

[The House of Jones]

I find it hard to believe that you stopped at one... I bet there's been an infestation at Attic24, hedgehogs everywhere!! ;)
Jones x

[KayBee]

How sweet! She turned out gorgeous!

[Lynda M Otvos]

Oh My Stars !~! That is the cutest hedgehog crochet so far that I have seen. And you certainly make it exceptional when pairing it with the pretty leaves and the flower on her head. C=u=t=e, Lucy, just flat adorable.

[Christine Harvey]

Sooooooooo CUTE! She's beautiful!

[Dorothy Griffiths]

Fabulous Lucy just adorable I could welcome a whole family of these into my home. You are so clever. Lovely post as always, thanks Lucy
Lots of love
Dorothy
:-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Megan]

They are so adorable! And really well made :) x

[Dinahsoar]

ADORABLE!

[Kate]

I wait for my copy of Simply Crochet. Now I'm more anxious!
What kind of yarn you use? I follow your work for some time now and I'm always amazed how nicely it looks! Can't wait for more :) Kate

[Melissa Graham]

I completely understand. She is adorable. Can't wait to see your finished Taday!!

[Kay G.]

PLEASE tell me that you know Ralph McTell's song, "Holly, The Hedgehog"!!
I love your hedgehog, that cute little rear end is just adorable! xx

[Joanne Retzler]

Yes, she is adorable! Whoever thought I'd want to make a hedgehog, but I do. Can't wait to see the wreath. xxoo. JO

[Nikki]

she is just adorable!

[Grace Paretree]

How lovely! I might be tempted to do this for my nephew - there are only so many crochet mice an aunt can make, so this might make a nice change! X

[Karen]

Really looking forward to the wreath, loving that little hedgehog!

[Dorothy]

Awwww .. Hollie is so cute. I subscribe to Simply Crochet so will have to see if I have that issue yet. I'm in Australia and it takes a bit longer to get here. Always enjoy your posts. xoxox

[Nanita]

Aww she's the cutest little thing ♥ xxxx

[Silvia - MadameRenard]

ooooh, so lovely!!!