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
Love the hedgehogs!!! I wish we had them in Australia. Please enter me in the draw - I'd love to make one. Thanks!
Posted by: Amy | June 30, 2009 at 10:54 PM
What cute hedgehogs! Maybe I'll be one of the lucky winners.
Have recently discovered your blog - recently started knitting again after a break of about 20 years. I love your creations - v. inspiring!
Posted by: Linda C | June 30, 2009 at 10:56 PM
OH So cute!! Thank you for the give-away, those are always fun to enter in!
Posted by: Ramie | June 30, 2009 at 11:06 PM
What a brilliant way to support hedgehogs, and your pattern is a delight!
Posted by: Ayesha | June 30, 2009 at 11:11 PM
He is SO cute! Especially with the pins in his back (poor guy, but I bet it just feels like a hug to him).
Posted by: Emily | June 30, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Oh how sweet! You're a talented (and generous!) lady.
Posted by: Karen | June 30, 2009 at 11:29 PM
They're cute little critters, and pleased to see funds are going towards helping to look after these cute mites. Well done.
Posted by: roses100 | June 30, 2009 at 11:30 PM
How sweet. Tempting me to learn how to knit..
Posted by: macy | June 30, 2009 at 11:32 PM
They are the cutest little guys. I love your animals. They are all gorgeous. Thank you for having the giveaway
Posted by: Rebecca Woods | June 30, 2009 at 11:58 PM
I'd love a chance to win. The hedge hog is too cute!
Heather
Posted by: Heather | July 01, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Lovely hedgies!!! Please enter my name for the drawing.
Posted by: georgeanne | July 01, 2009 at 12:02 AM
How gorgeous - and wouldn't they make a gorgeous rattle - or even a Beatrix potter sort of mobile when teamed with some rabbits....
Posted by: Tinkingbell | July 01, 2009 at 12:10 AM
So very cute. Please include me in the draw.
I have so enjoyed your cupcake pattern and the bunny egg cozy pattern. It will be fun to have a hedgehog from "Little Cotton Rabbits" to add to the collection.
Posted by: Sally | July 01, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I love all your patterns. The hedgehogs could move right in with my felted ones.
Posted by: Rhonda | July 01, 2009 at 12:11 AM
You are very talented and have huge attention to detail - you have totally inspired me to persist with knitting which (now it has improved) has really helped my depression :)
I'm not creeping, honest, but I would also love a pattern too :D
Posted by: Jo | July 01, 2009 at 12:13 AM
I LOVE Hedgehogs and yours are soooo cute. I love the idea of using them as pin cushions! Please enter me in your give away!
Posted by: Papercrow | July 01, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Your little hedge hoggers are just so lovely. Their little turned up noses are the best! Good luck with your giveaway my long distance friend!
Posted by: jenny | July 01, 2009 at 12:21 AM
They are so cute, you are very talented! Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Cathie | July 01, 2009 at 12:30 AM
how adorable! i love hedgehogs and your patterns. thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: ginger | July 01, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Oooh! I would love a wee hedgehog or pattern!
Posted by: Jennifer B | July 01, 2009 at 12:44 AM
just the sweetest... thanks for the offer
Loribeth
Posted by: Loribeth Robare | July 01, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Oh so cute! Of course in Australia we miss out on these sweet little critters (squirrels too!) and echidnas are definitely a bit pricklier and not so cuddly looking! Lovely pattern.
Posted by: Nell Ward | July 01, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Please, please please enter me in your contest. I'd love to make one!
Posted by: Valerie | July 01, 2009 at 01:05 AM
Hedgie!!! I'd love to win a hedgehog or a pattern. Hee.
Posted by: camelama | July 01, 2009 at 01:15 AM
these are SO cute!! I'd love a hedgie pin cushion!! LOL!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Emily | July 01, 2009 at 01:18 AM
Well, of course! Who Wouldn't want one of those cut little hedgehogs! Thanks for opening this up randomly for those of us on the West Coast of the US who are always late to everything :)
Posted by: Willow | July 01, 2009 at 01:53 AM
Hedgehog! I'd love to win the pattern!
We lack these in the Chicago area.
Posted by: Diane | July 01, 2009 at 01:55 AM
I always enjoy your creative efforts, and what a wonderful way to support a worthy cause!
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley | July 01, 2009 at 02:04 AM
How adorable!! Keeping my fingers crossed to win.
Mary Frances
Posted by: Mary Frances Smith | July 01, 2009 at 02:34 AM
He is such a lovely hedgehog :) I would love to make a pincushion like the one above.
Echidnas are pretty cute too since we don't have hedgehogs here, are hedgehogs very spiky? it looked like you could easily hold Herbert Hogwart without getting spiked?
Thank you :)
Posted by: peppernys | July 01, 2009 at 02:43 AM
How extremely cute!!!! I just love all your little knitted things :)
Posted by: Whitney | July 01, 2009 at 02:56 AM
This adorable little fellow is (almost) enough to get me knitting.
Posted by: Terry | July 01, 2009 at 03:06 AM
I'm sure that the hedgehogs would enjoy life in Canada! We dont have them here yet.
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Swanson | July 01, 2009 at 03:43 AM
Love love love the hedgehog. They are so cute and very appropriate considering your love of them. Well done for donating some of the money to preserve hedehogs, they are pretty special. Margaret Law.
Posted by: Margaret Law | July 01, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Oh my goodness... I love hedgehogs anyway, and a knit one is even better! So darling! Please enter me to win. :)
Posted by: mariejolie | July 01, 2009 at 04:47 AM
They're so cute! Thanks for giveaway.
Posted by: Minttusuklaa | July 01, 2009 at 04:49 AM
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Christine | July 01, 2009 at 05:14 AM
They're darling!
Posted by: Jenny | July 01, 2009 at 05:16 AM
I just love all the little creatures you create. I would love to own a hedgehog or a pattern. What a great offer you are a special person.
Have a great day and thank you again for your generosity.
ter
Posted by: ter | July 01, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Very cute and a great idea to donate the money!
Posted by: Rhian Reilly | July 01, 2009 at 07:11 AM
blimey, how many comments? :-) count me in please! Love the hedgies!
Posted by: rafaels mum | July 01, 2009 at 07:22 AM
They are just gorgeous, would love to knit one up.
I'm crossing fingers and toes that I am lucky enough to win a pattern.
Thanks for the oppurtunity!
Posted by: Kyri | July 01, 2009 at 07:54 AM
lovely as usual - we have a hedgehog that wanders past our house evey evening so it would be great to have one that stays here!! x
Posted by: adelle mcnally | July 01, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Once again, beautiful work. I would love to win one. Jenny C
Posted by: Jenny Cameron | July 01, 2009 at 08:17 AM
These little hedgehogs are so wonderful! I loved your pictures of Herbert Hogwart too! Many thanks for offering a giveaway...fingers crossed!
Posted by: carlylennox | July 01, 2009 at 08:18 AM
What a precious little wee Hedgehog. Off to get the pattern now :)
Posted by: Jo | July 01, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Those hedgehogs are lovely,
I made your eggcosies and hope to make these hedgies also....
Posted by: Monique | July 01, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Hedgehogs are my favourite little creatures! And your design is as cute as the real thing. Congratulations on all the beautiful patterns :)
Posted by: Silvia | July 01, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Snuffle snuffle snuffle. Come nest in my garden :)
Posted by: Katie | July 01, 2009 at 09:22 AM
beautiful you are so clever.If I don't win I will certainly be buying the pattern.
Well Done!
Posted by: Pam Green | July 01, 2009 at 09:40 AM