Thanks so much for all of the kind comments about the knitted hedgehogs. The little pattern is all finished and I'll pop some copies into my etsy shop and on to Lulu shortly. I thought I'd give away *20 copies of the pattern and also 2 of the finished hedgies at random - so please leave a comment below if you'd like to be entered into the draw.
The pattern can be made from leftover yarn and is very simple and with just 1 seam - the little feet are optional if you're in a hurry or don't like fiddly! They can be used as toys or make useful little pincushions.
I've decided to donate a portion of the profits to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society who were so helpful when we were hand-rearing Herbert Hogwart 2 years ago. Hedgehogs are in decline in many areas of the UK and if you'd like to encourage them in your own garden they have some great tips and advice on their website. They're lovely little creatures - very entertaining to watch and great to have around the garden as they hoover up all those pesky slugs and snails!
Comments are now closed (Thursday July 2nd 9.59am) Thanks x
As usual, gorgeous design. Just so pleased you have been able to share the pattern with us. Your site always lifts my spirits giving a taste of England and wonderful images. Long may you continue with ideas which always rekindle the child in all of us!!! Jenny
Posted by: Jenny H. | June 30, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Your hedgehogs are so cute! I hope to be of the winners.
Cheers
Posted by: Laura | June 30, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Love those hedgehogs ! What a great idea to send money to the Hedgehog Preservation Society, Iwish Icould preserve afew of the ones that are killed on the road outside my house, there seems to be one killed every month or so. love Susan
Posted by: susan hall | June 30, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Wonderful, a hedgehog pattern - just as I'd been given one ball of brown tweedy mohairy wool. Must be fate!
Posted by: Jane | June 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Wonderful hedgehogs!!! SO CUTE , Thank you!
Posted by: Bridgette | June 30, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Ces hérissons sont vraiment mignons ! Bravo à vous...
Posted by: Marie | June 30, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I think its fantastic that you are going to donate a portion of the profits to the HedgeHog society. Your hedgehogs are soooo cute!
Big Hugs, Bethxx
Posted by: Beth | June 30, 2009 at 12:42 PM
So very cute (as are all your designs)! Will you please throw my name in the 'hat'. Thank you!
Posted by: sonja poor | June 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM
How can I resist a LCR competition! Lovely Hodgepigs as I used to call them, fingers crossed. Jo
Posted by: Jo Milnes | June 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM
They are sooooo cute, and sadly we have no hedgehogs here in Northern Vermont (USA)! But these little guys would make a great start. Rose in Vermont
Posted by: Rose D'Elia | June 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I would love to have one of your hedgehogs! They are precious!!
Posted by: Sylvia Jordan | June 30, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Wonderful hedgehogs! You are such an inspiration in so many ways-once again a big well done!!
Posted by: Jane Plumb | June 30, 2009 at 12:58 PM
So cute - I hope I win!
Posted by: Laura | June 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Very cute!! Reminds me of the groundhog that roots around our backyard! (I'll bet your hedgehog is friendlier...)
Posted by: Bonney | June 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Julie, he is very cute. What a great idea to donate some of the profits to help hedgehogs.
Posted by: Jenny | June 30, 2009 at 01:02 PM
So adorable! I'm a novice knitter, but would love to try my hand(s) and making some. Love that some of the proceeds will go to help hedgehogs.
Posted by: Linda | June 30, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Your hedgehog is so adorable - would love to win. You are such a wonderful, generous person Julie.
Posted by: Anne | June 30, 2009 at 01:07 PM
This is a really cute pattern, and know of several folk who would squee with delight if I knitted it for them.
Good of you to give so many patterns away.
Posted by: Chrissy | June 30, 2009 at 01:08 PM
My goodness those are precious!
Posted by: Erica | June 30, 2009 at 01:11 PM
julie you are just so very clever!! I would love to win a hedgehog
toot-a-loo Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | June 30, 2009 at 01:12 PM
How sweet!
Posted by: sara | June 30, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Oooh yes, please add me to the draw, they are just gorgeous. It was actually your teeny rabbit pattern that first inspired me to take up knitting! all the best,
Posted by: Jo | June 30, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Please enter me ! thanks !!!
Posted by: saganaga | June 30, 2009 at 01:22 PM
I just spotted these on Ravelry. They are gorgeous. Thank you.
Posted by: Julie | June 30, 2009 at 01:24 PM
LOVE the hedgehogs... would love to populate the U.S. with them! Thanks for the giveaway offer,
Bridget
Posted by: Bridget Bosch | June 30, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Just adorable. You are very talented !
Posted by: Sheila | June 30, 2009 at 01:31 PM
oh what a sweetie pie, they are so cute.
i am crossing my fingers very hard!
thank you julie!
Posted by: kendall micayla | June 30, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Absolutely darling. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Jo Marcellino | June 30, 2009 at 01:32 PM
So adorable! I love it in the natural colors, but would also be cute in baby colors. Please count me in,
Jo
Posted by: Jo | June 30, 2009 at 01:34 PM
I really love you hedgies! I would love to win the pattern!
Posted by: Rikke | June 30, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Absolutely adorable! :D Almost too sweet to use as a pincushion though! x
Posted by: SmurfPop | June 30, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Hi what a cute pattern! Love the use as a pincushion. Good that you are donating a portion of your profits, could do with more hedgehogs here to eat the slugs!
Posted by: janet dunstan | June 30, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Oh how cute! We had a hedgehog staying one day last week - I'm keeping the corner of the "garden" untidy and hoping it will come back.
Posted by: Mari | June 30, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Your hedgehogs are so cute, and raising money for a good cause too. I'd love to be entered in the draw.
Thanks
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel L | June 30, 2009 at 01:39 PM
I just love the hedgehog as a pincushion, what a great idea. Thank you
Posted by: Pat | June 30, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Thanks for the chance. That is the cutest little hedgehog!
Posted by: Robyn | June 30, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Yes please Julie!! Hedgepigs are my fave, such cute little snuffly things!! We found a baby one that was injured last year so whisked him along to St tiggywinkles hospital just up the way from us!!
They were so lovely, and they brought him back and released him in our garden when he was better (he has since moved on to pastures new). great idea to donate to the society!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Tia xxx
Posted by: Tia Webb | June 30, 2009 at 01:43 PM
I would love to be able to knit my very own Mrs Tiggywinkle ....... how you find the time to do everything amazes me Julie. Keep creating, it is much appreciated
Thank you
Posted by: sheila | June 30, 2009 at 01:45 PM
I love these little hedgehogs! Please enter me into your draw. We think we have one that visits our garden, as DH has seen lots of hedgehog poop around!
Posted by: KarenV | June 30, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Super cute (as always)...love your blog!!!
~ Kathy (Hillsboro, Oregon, USA)
Posted by: Kathy | June 30, 2009 at 01:50 PM
they are so cute - I'd love to be entered!
Posted by: Nikki | June 30, 2009 at 01:51 PM
I can't resist leaving a message to have a chance of winning one of those gorgeous little things! Your blog is inspirational, I find all the photos just wonderful to look at. Thanks very much!
Lou x
Posted by: Louise | June 30, 2009 at 01:52 PM
So sweet. Please, please enter me into the draw. I hope I win a copy but if not I will have to scurry along to etsy.
Posted by: Wendy Wenn | June 30, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Oh i love those little creatures. I think it is wonderful that you are donating some of your profits to their preservation and care. I like to do this too, donating some of my profits to my charities and causes. So sweet...
Posted by: mare | June 30, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Wonderful hedgehogs, would love to be the proud owner of one.
Posted by: Ewa Evans | June 30, 2009 at 02:01 PM
The hedgehogs are beautiful, really. You are very kind to donate some of the profit to that association, it always hurts me to see those little animals run over in fall
Posted by: no butterfly | June 30, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Oh Julie how could you be so cruel sticking pins into that cute little hedgehog! If I win I shall treat my hedgehog far nicer.
Posted by: jamsandwich | June 30, 2009 at 02:07 PM
You're hedgehogs are adorable! I'd love a chance to win, so please enter me. Thanks!
Posted by: Vicky | June 30, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Very cute!
Posted by: Roo | June 30, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Just gorgeous, although I wouldn't expect anything else from you!!!
Posted by: Wendy | June 30, 2009 at 02:14 PM