Child Crochet Hedgehog Mittens

Create these cute unique child crochet hedgehog mittens, written in 3 sizes!

Small- 4-6 years
Medium- 7-9 years
Large- 10-12 years

Crochet Child Hedgehog Mittens

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Materials:

-Yarn- medium worsted weight yarn, I used Lion Brands Vanna’s Choice

-Hook size: H, 5.00 mm (for small size only), other sizes use a size I, 5,5 mm crochet hook

-Black embroidery floss

-Small buttons for eyes

-Small amount of black yarn

-Blunt needle

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sc- single crochet

sc2tog- single crochet two together

sl st- slip stitch

Gauge: 7 sc = 2 inch

Note: You will be working from right to left.

Special stitch:

*Bobble stitch: Sc in first, ch 4, sl st in same stitch to form bump.

Notes:

You will be working from in the round from right to left.

Sizing:

Small: 4-6 years

Medium: 7-9 years

Large: 10-12 years

For the cuff:

Ch 8, 10, 12

Row 1-14,16,18: Sc in back loops, ch 1, turn.

Fold in half and sl st ends together through both loops.

Right Hand:

Row 1: Ch 1, evenly space 18, 20, 22 sts around.

Continue to work in the round, add stitch marker here to keep track of rows.

Row 2: 8, 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 7, 7, 9 (20, 22, 24).

Row 3 : Sc in each st around (20, 22, 24).

Row 4: 8, 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 9, 9, 11 (22, 24, 26).

Row 5: Sc in each st around (22, 24, 26).

Row 6: 8, 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 11, 11, 13 (24, 26, 28).

Row 7: Sc in each st around (24, 26, 28).

***For small size only 8 bobble, skip 8 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st, sc 10 (18). Continue with row 11. For other sizes continue with row 8.***

Row 8: 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, 13, 15 (28, 30).

Row 9: Sc in each st around (28, 30).

Row 10: 10, 10 bobble, skip 9, 10 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st, sc 9, 10 (19, 20).

Left Hand:

Work the same way as the right hand until row 2.

Row 2: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 7, 7, 9, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (20, 22, 24).

Row 3: Sc in each st around (20, 22, 24).

Row 4: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 9, 9,11, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (22, 24, 26).

Row: 5: Sc in each st around (22, 24, 26).

Row: 6: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 11, 11, 13, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (24, 26, 28).

Row 7: Sc in each st around (24, 26, 28).

***For small size only, 8 bobble, sc 10, skip 8 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st (18). Continue with row 11. For other sizes continue with row 8.***

Row 8: 10, 10 bobble, sc 13, 15, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (28, 30).

Row 9: Sc in each st around (28, 30).

Row 10: 10, 10 bobble, sc 9, 10, skip 9, 10 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st (19, 20).

Right and Left hand:

Row 11: Sc in each st around (18, 19, 20).

Row 12: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 10, 8, 10 (18, 19, 20).

Row 13: Sc in each st around (18, 19, 20).

Row 14: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 10, 8, 10 (18, 19, 20).

Row 15: Sc 7, 8, 8, sc2tog, sc 7, 7, 8, sc2tog (16, 17, 18).

Row 16: Sc 6, 7, 7, sc2tog, sc 6, 6, 7, sc2tog (14, 15, 16).

Row 17: Sc 5, 6, 6, sc2tog, sc 5, 5, 6, sc2tog (12, 13, 14).

Row 18: Sc 4, 5, 5, sc2tog, sc 4, 4, 5, sc2tog (10, 11, 12).

Row 19: Sc 3, 4, 4, sc2tog, sc 3, 3, 4, sc2tog (8, 9, 10).

**This is a good place to attach the button “eyes” with embroidery floss between the 17th and 18th row with black floss.**

Row 20: Sc 2, 3, 3, sc2tog, sc 2, 2, 3, sc2tog (6, 7, 8).

Row 21: Sc2tog 3, 3, 4, times and sl st last st. Fasten off and weave in end. Turn mitten inside out and fasten off on the inside.

Cut a long piece of black yarn for the nose. Take blunt needle and sew yarn on the last 2 rows of the tip of the nose in a vertical motion. Cover any loose thread from where you tied it on. Fasten off.