Crochet Sweet Hippo Amigurumi: A Delightful Crafting Adventure

Are you ready to embark on a delightful crochet adventure? Look no further than the enchanting world of amigurumi! Get your crochet hooks ready and let's dive into the whimsical realm of the Crochet Sweet Hippo Amigurumi. This adorable little creature is just waiting to be brought to life by your creative hands! With its soft and cuddly design, the Crochet Sweet Hippo Amigurumi is perfect for both children and adults alike.

Imagine the joy on a child's face as they receive this handmade treasure, or the delight you'll feel as you proudly display your crochet masterpiece. This lovable hippo is sure to become a cherished companion for years to come. Crocheting the Crochet Sweet Hippo Amigurumi is a breeze, even for beginners. The pattern provides clear and detailed instructions, guiding you through each step of the process. From creating the body and head to adding the adorable little ears and snout, you'll be amazed at how quickly this charming creature comes together.

Materials Needed

You will need:

• Alize Bebe Sekerim yarn (100% acrylic, 100 g/320 m)
• 2.0 mm crochet hook
• Black beads for eyes
• Needle and scissors
• Fiberfill

Height: 15 cm (5.9”)

Free Crochet Hippo Pattern

Abbreviations:

• R – row
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – decrease (2 sc together)
• […] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
• (…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

Head Instructions

Head
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 8: 42 sc
R 9: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
R 10: (7 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
R 11-14: 54 sc (4 rows)
R 15: 8 sc, inc, 8 sc, 19 inc, (8 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [76]
R 16: 9 sc, inc, 55 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc [79]
R 17-19: 79 sc (3 rows)
R 20: (9 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 33 sc, dec, (9 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [74]
R 21: (8 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 32 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [69]
R 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 31 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [64]
R 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat 8 times [56]
R 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 14 dec, (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [38]
R 25: 34 sc, 2 dec [36]
R 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Fasten off.

Legs and Body

Legs and body are crocheted as a single part.

Legs Instructions

Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (5 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
R 4: (6 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [16]
R 5: (7 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [18]
R 6: 18 sc
Crochet the second leg, do not fasten off.

Continue crocheting the body in the round:

Body Instructions

Body
R 1: 18 sc on the first leg, 18 sc on the second leg [36]
R 2: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 3: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
R 4: 48 sc
R 5: (7 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
R 6: 54 sc
R 7: (8 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
R 8-12: 60 sc (5 rows)
R 13: (8 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
R 14-16: 54 sc (3 rows)
R 17: (7 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
R 18: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
R 19: 42 sc
R 20: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 21: 36 sc
R 22: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 23: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms Instructions

Arms (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (5 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
R 4-5: 14 sc (2 rows)
R 6: (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
R 7-8: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 9: (4 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [10]
R 10-13: 10 sc (4 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and 5 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears Instructions

Ears (make 2):
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4-5: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 6: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Fold the top opening flat and 6 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Collar Instructions

Collar
Make 30 ch.
R 1: From the 3rd ch from hook: (2 dc in one stitch) repeat 28 times [57]
R 2: 2 sc in every stitch to the end of row [114]

Final Assembly

Sew ears to the head.
Sew head and arms to the body.
Embroider nostrils and navel.
Sew eyes on the head.