Are you ready for some hedge‑hugs? I’m excited to introduce my newest design – Huggles The Hedgehog, a soft and cuddly hat that wraps your ears in warmth and comfort.
No matter your age, a cute hedgehog hat has a way of making people smile. The pattern includes six sizes, from babies to adults, so you can keep your whole family warm and cozy.
Customize Your Hedgehog
What hedgehog doesn’t love mushrooms? You can crochet a few fungi in your favorite colors and even add a sweet flower for an extra‑charming touch. Finish your hat with earflaps and ties, or keep it simple by stopping after the ribbing. There are so many ways to make it your own.
About the Loop Technique
To create Huggles’ signature texture, I used locked loops formed in the middle of half double crochet stitches. These loops appear on the back of your work, so you’ll be crocheting on the wrong side to create loops on the right side of the hat.
It’s important not to substitute these loops with similar techniques as the slant of the hdc stitch is essential for keeping the front of the hat smooth and symmetrical.
How to Make an Hdc‑lp
Hdc‑lp: Yarn over and hold the yarn over your index finger. Insert your hook into the next stitch and pass it over and behind the yarn to catch the far side of the working yarn. Pull both strands through the stitch. Adjust the loop so it fits loosely around your finger, then release it. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
I’ve included a quick video tutorial with both right‑handed and left‑handed demonstrations so you can see the technique in action. I hope you give these loops a try... they’re fun, unique, and add so much character to your hedgehog hat.
