Your morning mug just found a tiny new friend.

The Hedgehog Coaster turns a practical home project into something much more fun. You’ll shape the pointed nose, little legs, rounded body, and fluffy-looking spines before adding the final embroidered details.

At about 2 hours, it’s a satisfying weekend or evening project that gives you plenty of texture without turning into a week-long commitment.

Skill level: Intermediate
Approx. time: 2 hours
Finished size: 6 x 9 in / 15 x 22 cm
You’ll practice: Increases, decreases, shaping, puff stitches, loop stitches, borders, and simple embroidery.

Use it under your favorite mug, make one as a gift, or crochet a whole little hedgehog family.