Crochet Tutorial: 3D Hedgehog Stitch

Looking for a fun and playful way to add dimension to your crochet projects? Look no further than the 3D Hedgehog Stitch! This delightful stitch creates a three-dimensional hedgehog shape, perfect for adding a whimsical touch to blankets, hats, and more. In this article, we will explore the step-by-step instructions for creating this fun and unique stitch pattern. So grab your hook and let's get started!

The following crochet stitches can add unique textures and embellishments to your projects:

Front Post Double Crochet 5 Together (fpdc5tog) – This stitch involves inserting your hook from front to back and around the double crochet post below. After pulling up a loop and yarning over, pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook. Repeat this process five times, then yarn over and pull through all six loops on the hook. Finish by chaining one.

Front Post Double Crochet 10 Together (fpdc10tog) – Similar to the fpdc5tog stitch, this stitch involves inserting your hook from front to back and around the double crochet post below, but with 10 repetitions of the process before pulling through all 11 loops on the hook and chaining one.

Picot Stitch (pst) – This stitch begins with chaining three and then slip stitching in the base stitch (not the base chain) by inserting the hook through the middle of the stitch and behind the loops.

When working on the 3D Hedgehog Stitch, remember that the starting chain must be multiples of 8 + 2. For example, the author uses 42 chains to start.

Row 1: Start with a single crochet in the second chain from the hook, then chain three, skip three chains, single crochet in the next. Repeat this pattern until the end of the row, then turn.

Row 2: Chain three (counting as a double crochet), then (5 double crochets) in the next chain-three space, pst, (5 double crochets) in the next chain-three space. Repeat this pattern until you reach the last chain-three space, then double crochet in the last stitch and chain one before turning.

Row 3: Single crochet in the first stitch, then chain three, fpdc10tog, chain three, single crochet in the space between the groups of 5 double crochets below. Repeat this pattern until the end of the row, then turn.

Row 4: Chain three (counts as a double crochet), then (5 double crochets) in the next chain-three space, (5 double crochets) in next ch3 space, pst, (5 double crochets) in the next chain-three space, repeat until one chain-three space is left, (5 double crochets) in the last ch3 space, double crochet in the last stitch, chain one and turn.

Row 5: Single crochet in the first stitch, fpdc5tog, chain three, single crochet in the space between the groups of 5 double crochets below, chain three, fpdc10tog, chain three, single crochet in the space between the groups of 5 double crochets below, repeat until one group of 5 double crochets is left, chain three, fpdc5tog, single crochet in the space between the group of 5 double crochets and the ch3 made on Row 4.

Repeat Rows 2-5 until you achieve the desired length for your work. Remember that the ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch, and the section contained within ** represents the repeat section for that row. Additionally, the section between ( ) is crocheted in the same stitch or chain space.