Huggable Hedgehog - Show me yours! - Page 14

Dangles · 09-12-2007, 03:30 AM

KnittingNora, what yarn was that you used for your hedgehog? He looks great!

Annasta111 · 09-15-2007, 09:11 PM

I just ordered this pattern and was wondering how much yarn and what needle size is suggested? I want to ensure I have everything so I can start the day it comes in

Thanks in advance.... everyones lil hogs looked soooooooo cute I HAVE to make some myself!!!! You guys are such enablers

jberry16 · 09-18-2007, 12:38 AM

10.5 and 11 needle 24" circ. 10 yards contrasting wool for paws 165 yards for hedgehog and 100 yds novelty yarn for fur...then whatever you want to use for face features, embroidery floss or buttons or whatever. I have this memorized b/c I just dyed my yarn and began #1 for my kiddos for Christmas-you can see the pics of the yarn in my blog.

Annasta111 · 09-19-2007, 05:31 PM

Thank you so very much!!!! Love the yarn!

jeanius80 · 09-21-2007, 03:05 AM

here is my finished hedgie, and the happy niece who got it for her 4th bday

jberry16 · 09-21-2007, 02:42 PM

that's so cool!
How'd you do the eyes and nose? before or after felt? and with what?

jeanius80 · 09-23-2007, 06:57 AM

i stitched them on before i felted.

same cascade 220 yarn as the hands and some patons classic merino (the black eyes)

jberry16 · 09-23-2007, 03:28 PM

Thanks Jeanie, I've finished #1 & #2 and will finish # 3 today. Once they're felted I have to hide them at my Grandma's house to dry.
What'd y'all use to stuff them with while they dried?

jeanius80 · 09-23-2007, 04:47 PM

i gutted an old pillow

i washed it in hot water and dried it in the dryer, then ripped and stuffed

Stonington · 09-25-2007, 04:31 PM

I just called and they will hold the last one for me!

I can't wait to make a few of these for the grand kids! Is the pattern pretty straight forward? Will WOTA work for them? Everyones' finished Hedgies are sooo cute!

anne
n. sebago, ME