Crochet placemat in the shape of an autumn leaf with a hedgehog Pattern

Overview & Inspiration

Bring the cozy beauty of fall into your home with this charming autumn leaf placemat and hedgehog pattern! Featuring a vibrant orange maple leaf paired with an adorable 3D hedgehog and a tiny pumpkin, this project is the ultimate rustic woodland accent for your Thanksgiving table.

You will work the main leaf flat using clever shaping techniques, while the hedgehog comes together separately using classic amigurumi methods. The finished placemat measures 35–40 cm wide, and the hedgehog stands about 10–12 cm tall.

Materials & Tools Checklist

150–200 g of worsted-weight cotton yarn in burnt orange, pumpkin, or terracotta
30–50 g of dark brown yarn for the border
Small quantities of cream, chocolate brown, yellow, rust, and forest green yarn
4.0 mm crochet hook (for the leaf)
3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi)
Yarn needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Polyester fiberfill and optional black safety eyes (embroidered eyes recommended for kids)
Measuring tape and rustproof blocking pins

Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: Single crochet
hdc: Half double crochet
dc: Double crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
MR: Magic ring
BLO: Back loop only
FO: Fasten off

Step-by-Step Instructions

Leaf Center: With orange yarn and a 4.0 mm hook, make an MR, work 6 sc in the ring, and pull to close. Work in a spiral, using a stitch marker for the round start.
Round 2: Work inc in every stitch around (12 sts).
Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] 6 times (18 sts).
Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times (24 sts).
Round 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times (30 sts). Continue adding one extra sc between increases each round to build the flat central disc before shaping the leaf points.

Assembly & Finishing

Block your completed leaf flat with rustproof pins to define its sharp points, then add the dark brown border around the edges. Stitch the amigurumi hedgehog, miniature pumpkin, and extra small leaves asymmetrically onto the base to complete your autumn display.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Make a 15-sc by 12-row tension swatch using your orange yarn and 4.0 mm hook to ensure your leaf lies flat without curling.
Move up half a hook size if your stitches are too tight, or down a size if the fabric looks loose and stretched.
Keep raised woodland accessories removable if you plan to use the piece as a functional dining placemat.

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