This Egg Cozy Collection includes 4 patterns:
-Sheep Cozy
-Hedgehog Cozy
-Bunny Rabbit Cozy
-Chicken Cozy
All cozies fit a large-sized chicken egg

This versatile hedgehog cozy can have many uses; it fits a large chicken egg, which is about the same size as a plastic re-fillable egg. Create a whimsical centrepiece, embellish an Easter basket, or leave on your co-worker’s desk as a secret surprise!

To give the textured appearance of the body, I recommend knitting 2 strands of yarn together. One worsted weight held with a lace/light fingering mohair or boucle yarn. Dig through your stash and see what unique combinations you can come up with for your prickly array!

Size: Instructions are for one size, approximately 4.25 inches long, 2.5 inches tall)
Yarn: Approx. 25 yds of worsted weight yarn, held together with approx.25 yds Boucle lace weight contrast colour yarn for the hedgehog body.
The grey hedgehog was knit with Bernat super value in soft grey with Be Sweet Extra Fine Mohair in Dark Camel.
The beige brown hedgehog was knit with Bernat super value in honey with Be Sweet Extra Fine Mohair in Dark Camel.
Additional yarns needed are:
Approx. 7 yds worsted weight yarn for the face
Approx. 2 yds for the outer ear
Small amount pink for inner ear

Needles: Set of 5mm (US 8) straight knitting needles
Set of 3.25mm (US 3) straight knitting needles for outer ear

Gauge: 6 sts and 10 rows = 5 cm (2 inches) in Loop Stitch with 2 yarns held together

Other Materials: half yard length of black fingering weight yarn or embroidery thread for eyes
tapestry needle for weaving in ends
plastic egg or large-sized chicken egg for stuffing the hedgehog

Happy knitting!