What age is this origami Hedgehog for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “はりねずみ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami HedgehogはりねずみHedgehog

A hedgehog with a spiky back and a white face. Start with the colored side up.

3 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左のかどを少し右へ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the left corner a little to the right.
白い顔になります。
下半分を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom half behind.
左と上と右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left, top and right corners behind.
できあがり！目と鼻、背中のとげをかいたら、はりねずみのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eye, the nose and lots of spikes on its back.

Fun fact

はりねずみは、こわいときに体をまるめて、とげのボールになります。

When a hedgehog is scared, it rolls up into a spiky ball.

Origami English in this model

corner角
colored side色の面（表）
hedgehogはりねずみ
spikeとげ
back背中

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Hedgehog for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “はりねずみ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.