SHADE THE ECHIDNA

Shade the Echidna is a character from Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. As the lead member of the Marauder forces, she takes her job very seriously and serves to please her lord. She has lived with others of her lost clan within the Twilight Cage for over 4,000 years (from the perspective of Sonic's world).

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn: Pumpkin, white, black, buff, rose, and gray.
B crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle

THUMBS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

FINGERS (MAKE 8):
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-4: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off in first 3 FINGERS for each hand. DO NOT FINISH OFF in the fourth FINGER for each hand.

HANDS AND ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: sc in next 2 sc on fourth FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on second FINGER, sc in next 4 s c on third FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on second FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on first FINGER, sc in next 2 sc on fourth FINGER. (16)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 4: sc in next 4 sc on THUMB, sc in next 16 sc on HAND. (20)
Rd 5: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 6: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
Rds 7-8: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 9: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 10: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING HANDS AND ARMS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING HANDS AND ARMS FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rds 11-26: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

BRACELETS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With white, ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
Rws 2-3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, change to rose, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next sc) 4 times. (20) Change to rose.
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, change to rose, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next sc) 4 times. (20)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Fold BRACELET in half and sew together. Wrap around wrist of ARMS and sew together. Weave in ends.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (14)
Rds 4-20: sc in each sc around. (14)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff LEGS firmly.

BODY:
Rd 1: With black, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: sc in next 2 sc, holding next sc on BODY and first sc on right LEG together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, holding next sc on BODY and first sc on left LEG together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc on BODY.
Rd 4: sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc on right LEG, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, sc in next 10 sc on left LEG, sc in next 2 sc on BODY. (28)
Rds 5-11: sc in each sc around. (28)
Rd 13: (sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog) around. (26)
Rd 14: (sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 15: (sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog) around. (22)
Rd 16: (sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog) around. (20)
Rd 17-19: sc in each sc around. (20)
Rd 20: sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (22)
Rd 21: sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice. (25)
Rd 22: holding next sc on BODY and sc #8 on LEFT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc on BODY, holding next sc on BODY and sc #2 on RIGHT ARM together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 12 sc, slip st in next 2 sc.
Rd 23: sc in next 9 sc, sc in next 8 sc on ARM, sc in next 12 sc, sc in next 8 sc on ARM, slip st in first sc. (37)
Rds 24-25: sc in each sc around. (37)
Rd 26: sc in next 17 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) twice, sc in next 8 sc. (34)
Rd 27: sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) 5 times, sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 5 times. (24)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 28: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
Rd 29: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 30: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Rd 31: slip st in next 4 sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as last slip st, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc changing to pumpkin. (8)
Rd 32: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 33: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (24)
Rd 34: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rds 35-36: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 37: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 2 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 38: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 2 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rds 39-40: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 4 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 41: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to buff, sc in next 2 sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 4 sc, change to buff, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to buff, sc in next sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 42: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to buff, sc in next 5 sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 6 sc, change to buff, sc in next 5 sc, change to pumpkin, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (32)
Rd 43: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog) around. (30)
Rd 44: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 45: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rd 46: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 47: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 47, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

BOOTS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, ch 12, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 4 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in next ch. (26)
Rd 2: 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc. (34)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 9 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times, sc in next 9 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, slip st in first sc. (42)
Rd 4: Working in back loops only, ch 1, sc in next 11 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 16 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc. (42)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 10 sc, change to gray, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc. (42)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to gray, sc in next sc, change to black, (sc in next sc, sc2tog) 6 times, change to gray, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 11 sc, slip st in first sc. (36)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, change to gray, sc in next sc, (sc2tog) 6 times, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc. (28)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, change to gray, (sc2tog) 4 times, change to black, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 9: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc, (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 7 sc. (18)
Rds 10-18: sc in each sc around. (18)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff BOOTS firmly. Sew BOOTS to LEGS. Weave in ends.

BOOT FRONT PLATE (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, hdc in next ch, 6 dc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 8 ch. (24)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using rose, embroider line on BOOT FRONT PLATES. Sew BOOT FRONT PLATES to BOOTS. Weave in ends.

BOOT FRONT PLATES’ ACCENT PIECES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With gray, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BOOT FRONT PLATES’ ACCENT PIECES to BOOT FRONT PLATES. Weave in ends.

PUPILS, EYE EDGE, AND EYELASHES:
Using rose and black, embroider PUPILS on eyes of SHADE THE ECHIDNA. Using black, embroider line around outside of edge of eyes. Fringe on a piece of black as EYELASHES. Trim to desired length.

MUZZLE:
Rd 1: With buff, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. (12)
Rd 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 4: Ch 1, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 3 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, slip st in first hdc. (24)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew MUZZLE to BODY stuffing before closing. Weave in ends. Using black, embroider mouth on MUZZLE.

NOSE:
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew NOSE to MUZZLE. Weave in ends.

HAIR (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: With buff, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 5: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rd 6: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 7: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
Rds 8-10: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to pumpkin after Rd 10.
Rds 11-13: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to buff after Rd 13.
Rds 14-15: sc in each sc around. (10) Change to pumpkin after Rd 15.
Rds 16-36: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Stuff HAIR firmly.

HEADBAND:
Rw 1: With black, ch 41, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (40)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, (holding next sc on HEADBAND and flatten HAIR and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 5 sc) 6 times, sc in next 5 sc. (40)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
Rd 3: Skip next 13 sc, attach black in next sc, ch 1, sc together same sc as attachment and next sc, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using rose, embroider symbol on HEADBAND. Sew HEADBAND to head of SHADE THE ECHIDNA. Weave in ends.

TAIL:
Rd 1: With black, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 4: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (9)
Rds 5-10: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rds 11-12: 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next sc. (9)
Rds 13-14: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rd 15: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (12)
BEGIN STUFFING TAIL LIGHTLY, JUST TO HOLD ITS SHAPE, NOT FOR STABILITY. CONTINUE TO STUFF AS YOU GO.
Rds 16-20: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 21: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (10)
Rds 22-26: sc in each sc around. (10)
Rd 27: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew TAIL to BODY. Weave in ends.

Shade the Echidna and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood are copyright Sega and their respective creators.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (May 2022). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.