We just had our first snow fall here in Central Pennsylvania! That means we had a snow day and I had lots of time to hunker down and get crackin’ on this afghan! I have two new squares to share with you – this little hedgehog and a bear that you can check out here.
Along with that, I have done the math to figure out how many squares I will need to make this afghan. It will be a bit larger than an average throw. Click here to check out all the details you need to follow along! I am planning about 10 different woodland critter/themed granny squares, so we’re about half way there!
Any guesses as to what other critters I have on my list to create? I’ll give you a hint on the next one I plan on sharing.. “What does the ___ say?!”
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Abbrevaitions (US terms)
sc = single crochet, sc2tog = single crochet two together (decrease)
Row 1: Chain 2, sc into second chain from hook, turn (1)
Row 2: Chain 1, 2sc, turn (2)
Row 3: Chain 1, 2sc in each of the next 2 stitches, turn (4)
Row 4: Chain 1, 2sc, (place stitch marker into first sc), sc in next 2 stitches, 2sc in next stitch (6)
You will now have a little triangle shape, sc around the triangle shape until you get back to the stitch marker you placed at the beginning of row 4
Change to taupe/brown color
Row 5: Chain 2, puff stitch, sc in next stitch, *puff stitch in next stitch, sc in next stitch, repeat from * , turn (3 puff stitches)
Row 6: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 7: Repeat row 5 (3 puff stitches)
Row 8: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across, turn (6)
Row 9: Repeat Row 5 (3 puff stitches)
Row 10: Chain 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog, turn (4)
Row 11: Repeat Row 4 (2 puff stitches)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto granny square.
Skip two spaces, sc in next two spaces for second leg. Fasten off.
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Anonymous
March 10, 2017 at 5:07 pmCan you tell me what size hook you are using for the hedgehog?
Maria Weaber
March 10, 2017 at 10:36 pmG hook 4.0mm, I apologize I forgot to add that to the materials list!
Unknown
March 13, 2017 at 10:44 pmI am confused as to what increase means and then the parentheses next to it. I have not read a pattern like it
Maria Weaber
March 14, 2017 at 6:17 pmi didn't specify (but will) that it is a SC increase. Increase means you make 2 SC into one stitch or space. The number in parenthesis is the number of stitches you should have in that row. Hope that helps!
CecilCake
March 21, 2017 at 5:59 pmOn row 4, where do I put the next stitch when you say continue to crochet around?
Maria Weaber
March 21, 2017 at 7:47 pmSo when you're doing the head, you will have a triangle/cone shape. You will want to sc down the side and back up. Where you place your stitches will not be exact but I try to do one SC per row so about 5 sc down and 5 sc back up. I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you need more clarification
CecilCake
March 21, 2017 at 9:47 pmThank you for your explanation! Now I got it! I'm crocheting along with you. So far I made 4 animals. 3 each. The hedgehog is my 5th. I've done all the squares. It's very enjoyable thus far. You're awesome!
Anonymous
March 29, 2017 at 1:21 amThis is so cute! Thank you so much for making this a free pattern, I can't wait to make it.
Marie-Elena Baker
April 25, 2017 at 8:59 amJust blown away and can't wait to read more and even crochet some of them!!!Thankyou so much !
Maria Weaber
April 25, 2017 at 8:14 pmYou're so sweet! Enjoy! 🙂
Miranda Masterpol
May 27, 2018 at 3:17 pmIt would be so amazing if you made a video of how to do this on your YouTube channel! For some reason, I am having the hardest time with this pattern even after purchasing it :/