Fiber Trends Pattern FT228
With one or more of these cuddly creatures around the house you will never be without someone to hug.
Design by Debbie Radtke
Size: Approximately 7"-10" tall.
Yarn Requirements: Choose a worsted weight yarn that will felt easily and firmly and a thick "fur-like" synthetic novelty yarn.
Yardage: Approximately 165 yards (151m) main wool; 100 yards (91m) of the novelty yarn; 10 yards (9m) of darker wool for paws.
Needles: US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) and size 11 (8 mm) 24" circular needles. Hedgehog is knit in rows. Circular needle is used when knitting the back to accommodate shaping.
Shown in Naturally Tussock 10 ply #161 (main yarn), Perendale #90 (paws) and Temptation #912 for the "fur".
