Harvest Moon Hedgehog Amigurumi Free Pattern – Knit a Cozy Autumn Companion

Introducing the Harvest Moon Hedgehog: Your New Favorite Fall Project

There's something undeniably magical about the transition into autumn—the crisp air, the golden light, and the urge to create something warm and whimsical. If you're looking for a knitting project that captures that cozy woodland spirit, look no further than the Harvest Moon Hedgehog Amigurumi. This charming little creature, complete with a tiny knitted pumpkin hat and a rustic plaid scarf, is the perfect way to welcome the season. Whether you're decorating your mantle, crafting a handmade gift for a loved one, or simply treating yourself to a satisfying project, this hedgehog is sure to bring a smile to your face.

This pattern is designed with beginners in mind, yet it offers plenty of texture and detail to keep more experienced knitters engaged. The body is worked in one piece using a simple seed-stitch texture, which gives it a wonderfully bumpy, spiny appearance—just like a real hedgehog! The face is smooth and sweet, and the accessories add that extra touch of autumn charm. Let's gather our supplies and get started on this delightful woodland companion.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, make sure you have all the essentials on hand. This project uses basic knitting techniques and simple shaping, so you won't need any fancy equipment—just a few key items.

Yarn

• Warm Brown (for the body) – Worsted weight yarn, such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease
• Cream (for the face) – Worsted weight yarn
• Burnt Orange (for the pumpkin hat and scarf stripes) – Worsted weight yarn
• Mustard Yellow (for the scarf base) – Worsted weight yarn
• Small amount of green yarn (for the pumpkin stem)

Needles & Tools

• US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles – for the body and accessories
• Tapestry needle – for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends
• Stitch markers (optional, but helpful for keeping track of rounds)
• Scissors

Gauge

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Don't worry too much about matching this gauge exactly—since we're making an amigurumi, the finished size is flexible. Just aim for a firm, dense fabric so the stuffing doesn't show through.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Now, let's dive into the fun part! We'll work through the pattern step by step, starting with the hedgehog's body, then moving on to the face, hat, and scarf. Take your time, read each row carefully, and enjoy the process.

Hedgehog Body (Knit in One Piece, Starting at the Nose)

This is the main part of the project. We'll start at the nose and work our way back, increasing to create the body's shape, then decreasing to form the rear. The entire body is worked in stockinette stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side) with increases and decreases placed at the edges.

Cast on 6 stitches.

Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: Kfb across (12 stitches). (Kfb = knit into the front and back of the same stitch to increase by one.)
Row 4: Purl all stitches.
Row 5: Kfb, k1 repeat across (18 stitches).
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: Kfb, k2 repeat across (24 stitches).
Row 8: Purl all stitches.
Row 9: Kfb, k3 repeat across (30 stitches).
Row 10: Purl all stitches.
Row 11: Kfb, k4 repeat across (36 stitches).
Row 12: Purl all stitches.
Row 13: Kfb, k5 repeat across (42 stitches).
Row 14: Purl all stitches.
Row 15: Kfb, k6 repeat across (48 stitches).
Row 16: Purl all stitches.
Row 17: Kfb, k7 repeat across (54 stitches).
Row 18: Purl all stitches.

Rows 19–30: Work even in stockinette (knit RS, purl WS) for 12 rows.

Now we'll shape the back hump—this is what gives the hedgehog its adorable rounded silhouette.

Row 31: Kfb, k25, kfb, k26 (56 stitches).
Row 32: Purl all stitches.
Row 33: Kfb, k27, kfb, k27 (58 stitches).
Row 34: Purl all stitches.
Row 35: Kfb, k28, kfb, k28 (60 stitches).
Row 36: Purl all stitches.

Rows 37–46: Work even in stockinette for 10 rows.

Time to shape the rear end. We'll decrease at the edges to taper the body.

Row 47: K2tog, k28, k2tog, k28 (58 stitches). (K2tog = knit two stitches together to decrease by one.)
Row 48: Purl all stitches.
Row 49: K2tog, k27, k2tog, k27 (56 stitches).
Row 50: Purl all stitches.
Row 51: K2tog, k26, k2tog, k26 (54 stitches).
Row 52: Purl all stitches.
Row 53: K2tog, k25, k2tog, k25 (52 stitches).
Row 54: Purl all stitches.
Row 55: K2tog, k24, k2tog, k24 (50 stitches).
Row 56: Purl all stitches.
Row 57: K2tog, k23, k2tog, k23 (48 stitches).
Row 58: Purl all stitches.
Row 59: K2tog, k22, k2tog, k22 (46 stitches).
Row 60: Purl all stitches.
Row 61: K2tog, k21, k2tog, k21 (44 stitches).
Row 62: Purl all stitches.
Row 63: K2tog, k20, k2tog, k20 (42 stitches).
Row 64: Purl all stitches.
Row 65: K2tog, k19, k2tog, k19 (40 stitches).
Row 66: Purl all stitches.
Row 67: K2tog, k18, k2tog, k18 (38 stitches).
Row 68: Purl all stitches.
Row 69: K2tog, k17, k2tog, k17 (36 stitches).
Row 70: Purl all stitches.
Row 71: K2tog, k16, k2tog, k16 (34 stitches).
Row 72: Purl all stitches.
Row 73: K2tog, k15, k2tog, k15 (32 stitches).
Row 74: Purl all stitches.
Row 75: K2tog, k14, k2tog, k14 (30 stitches).
Row 76: Purl all stitches.
Row 77: K2tog, k13, k2tog, k13 (28 stitches).
Row 78: Purl all stitches.
Row 79: K2tog, k12, k2tog, k12 (26 stitches).
Row 80: Purl all stitches.
Row 81: K2tog, k11, k2tog, k11 (24 stitches).
Row 82: Purl all stitches.
Row 83: K2tog, k10, k2tog, k10 (22 stitches).
Row 84: Purl all stitches.
Row 85: K2tog, k9, k2tog, k9 (20 stitches).
Row 86: Purl all stitches.
Row 87: K2tog, k8, k2tog, k8 (18 stitches).
Row 88: Purl all stitches.
Row 89: K2tog, k7, k2tog, k7 (16 stitches).
Row 90: Purl all stitches.
Row 91: K2tog, k6, k2tog, k6 (14 stitches).
Row 92: Purl all stitches.
Row 93: K2tog, k5, k2tog, k5 (12 stitches).
Row 94: Purl all stitches.
Row 95: K2tog, k4, k2tog, k4 (10 stitches).
Row 96: Purl all stitches.
Row 97: K2tog, k3, k2tog, k3 (8 stitches).
Row 98: Purl all stitches.
Row 99: K2tog, k2, k2tog, k2 (6 stitches).
Row 100: Purl all stitches.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, then pass it through the remaining 6 stitches on your needle. Pull tight to close the hole, and secure with a knot. Now, sew the side seam from the nose to the rear, leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff the body firmly with polyester fiberfill, making sure to fill the nose and rear points well. Once stuffed, close the opening with a few neat stitches.

Hedgehog Face (Knit Flat)

The face is worked flat in cream yarn, then sewn onto the front of the body. It's a simple shape that adds a sweet, smooth contrast to the textured body.

Cast on 10 stitches in cream yarn.

Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: Kfb, k8, kfb (12 stitches).
Row 4: Purl all stitches.
Row 5: Kfb, k10, kfb (14 stitches).
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: Kfb, k12, kfb (16 stitches).
Row 8: Purl all stitches.
Row 9: Knit all stitches.
Row 10: Purl all stitches.
Row 11: K2tog, k12, k2tog (14 stitches).
Row 12: Purl all stitches.
Row 13: K2tog, k10, k2tog (12 stitches).
Row 14: Purl all stitches.
Row 15: K2tog, k8, k2tog (10 stitches).
Row 16: Purl all stitches.

Bind off all stitches. Weave in the ends, then position the face piece on the front of the body, with the narrow end (where you cast on) pointing toward the nose. Pin it in place, then sew it on using a whip stitch or mattress stitch. Once attached, embroider a small black nose at the tip and two black eyes using black yarn or embroidery floss. For the eyes, you can also use small black buttons or safety eyes if you prefer.

Pumpkin Hat (Knit in the Round)

This adorable hat is worked in the round, starting from the brim and decreasing toward the top. It's quick to knit and adds so much character.

Cast on 24 stitches, join in the round. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Round 1: Knit all stitches.
Round 2: Kfb, k3 repeat around (30 stitches).
Round 3: Knit all stitches.
Round 4: Kfb, k4 repeat around (36 stitches).
Rounds 5–10: Knit all stitches.
Round 11: K2tog, k4 repeat around (30 stitches).
Round 12: K2tog, k3 repeat around (24 stitches).
Round 13: K2tog, k2 repeat around (18 stitches).
Round 14: K2tog, k1 repeat around (12 stitches).
Round 15: K2tog around (6 stitches).

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the top. Weave in the ends.

Now, let's make the little stem. Cast on 4 stitches in green yarn. Work an i-cord: knit 4 stitches, then slide them to the other end of the needle without turning, and knit again. Repeat until the cord measures about 1 inch. Bind off, then sew the stem to the top center of the hat.

Plaid Scarf (Knit Flat)

This tiny scarf is the perfect finishing touch. It's knit flat with simple stripes, and the fringe adds a playful detail.

Cast on 8 stitches in mustard yellow.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: Switch to burnt orange, knit all stitches.
Row 4: Purl all stitches.
Row 5: Switch to cream, knit all stitches.
Row 6: Purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 1–6 until the scarf measures 6 inches long. Bind off. To add fringe, cut several 2-inch pieces of yarn in coordinating colors. Fold each piece in half, insert the folded end through the edge of the scarf using a crochet hook or tapestry needle, and pull the loose ends through the loop. Repeat along both short ends of the scarf.

Assembly

Now for the fun part—bringing it all together! Place the pumpkin hat on the hedgehog's head, slightly tilted