3D Hedgehog Stitch Crochet Tutorial + Video
3D Hedgehog Stitch – Pattern Description
I’m excited to share this fun 3D Hedgehog Stitch with you—a modified marshmallow stitch made with double crochet clusters and front post double crochets stitched together.
I haven’t seen a stitch similar to this one, and because of its spiky look that reminds me of a hedgehog’s coat, I decided to call it the 3D hedgehog stitch.
It looks good in a solid shade and is stunning when crocheted in multiple colors. You can check out the swatches I made below.
This stitch will give your work that cool 3D effect and texture. It’s a unique stitch you can use for blankets and even garments.
Scroll down for the step-by-step written and photo instructions and the video tutorial I made for those of you who are visual learners.
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Video Tutorial
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🦔 Try out this unusual & easy Crochet 3D Hedgehog Stitch perfect for a cozy baby blanket 🦔
Crochet 3D Hedgehog Stitch idea for a cute crochet hedgehog baby costume! 🦔
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
- textured
- thick
Pattern Repeat
- Multiples of 8chs plus 2chs
- 2-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Acrylic DK Yarn
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- 4mm crochet hook
Multiple Color Use
- When using 2 or more colors, you will need to cut the yarn after every row
Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- yo- yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- fpdc5tog – front post double crochet 5 together
- fpdc10tog – front post double crochet 10 together
- pst – picot stitch
Special Stitches
Front Post Double Crochet 5 Together (fpdc5tog) – *yo, insert hook, from front to back and around the dc post below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook* x 5, yo and pull through all 6 loops on the hook, ch1
Front Post Double Crochet 10 Together (fpdc10tog) – *yo, insert your hook, from front to back and around the dc post below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook* x 10, yo and pull through all 11 loops on the hook, ch1
Picot Stitch (pst) – ch3, sl st in the base stitch (NOT the base chain) by inserting the hook through the middle of the stitch and behind the loops.
Pattern Instructions
- ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
- the section between ( ) is crocheted in the same stitch or chain space
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 8 + 2. My starting chain is 42chs.
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from the hook, *ch3, sk3, sc in next*, repeat from * until the end of the row, turn.
Row 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), *(5dc) in next ch3 space, pst, (5dc) in next ch3 space*, repeat from * until you crocheted in the last ch3 space, dc in the last stitch, ch1, turn.
Row 3: sc in first stitch, *ch3, fpdc10tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below*, repeat from * until the end of the row (at the end, you sc in the space between the 5dc and the ch3 made on Row 2), turn.
Row 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), (5dc) in next ch3 space, *(5dc) in next ch3 space, pst, (5dc) in next ch3 space*, repeat from * until you have 1 ch3 space left, (5dc) in the last ch3 space, dc in the last stitch, ch1, turn.
Row 5: sc in the first stitch, fpdc5tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below, *ch3, fpdc10tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below*, repeat from * until you have 1 group of 5dc left, ch3, fpdc5tog, sc in the space between the group of 5dc and the ch3 you made on Row 4
Repeat Rows 2-5 until you have the required length for your work
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Pattern Swatch
And this is how you crochet the 3D Hedgehog Stitch. If you found this tutorial helpful, please share and Pin it! Follow me on Pinterest here.
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Happy Crocheting!
