Crochet your own beautiful amigurumi hippo with these wonderful crochet patterns!
This blog post is filled with all sorts of amigurumi hippo crochet patterns! The hippopotamus is such a wonderful animal and these hippo crochet patterns show all their wonderful qualities: the large snout with the cool nostrils, the round wiggly ears, the cute belly, and chunky paws.
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Big-Eyed Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
What a wonderful little amigurumi hippo crochet pattern to start this hippo-filled crochet pattern roundup! I love the massive snout with the prominent nostrils – very hippoesque indeed! The big safety eyes complement the hippo’s big nose beautifully! You can find different sizes of safety eyes on Etsy.
The pattern is available in English and consists of a downloadable 14 page PDF with 42 detailed pictures that help with the crochet- and assembly process. The designer states the skill level to be easy. You will need to be familiar with basic crocheting skills.
When crocheted using the recommended materials, your adorable amigurumi hippo will be about 4 inches (10 cm) tall.
Meet Bepo: Cute Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Bepo the little hippo.
Includes a PDF document of 17 pages with step by step detailed instructions and lots of images to help you along the way.
SIZE: If you use the yarn and hook indicated, the hippo will be about 14.5 cm (5.7 inches) tall sitting. You can make it bigger or smaller using another type of yarn but, please, adapt the crochet hook and safety eyes accordingly.
MATERIALS:
· Yarn (grey, light blue, blue and cream). I used Katia Panama 100% cotton yarn, 50g / 180m
· 2 mm crochet hook
· Polyester fiberfill
· Black embroidery thread
· 6 mm safety eyes
· Tapestry needle
· Stitch marker
LANGUAGE: This pattern is available in ENGLISH ( using US terminology) and SPANISH.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner-intermediate
Krawka Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Finished hippo is more or less 28 cm (11 inches) – he is not big but makes up for it with his extreme cuteness 😊
This pattern is for the medium advanced crocheters but if you are ready to try I am always ready to help.
You should know basic crochet stitches including chain, slip stitch, single crochet, decrease, increase and how to start with magic ring.
If you would like to see the sample pattern you should visit my blog: krawka.blogspot.com where you will find many free crochet patterns.
For my projects I use yarn which meterage is 174 yards (159 meters) for 50 g, weight Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi), Gauge 24 to 30 st is 4 inches (10 cm) and D hook (3,25 mm). You will also need safety eyes – 8 mm would be best
Mother and Baby Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
With this design, the adult hippo’s body has an internal pocket which opens to reveal the baby hippo inside!
This pattern is 12 pages long and includes the instructions for both the adult and baby hippo’s. The baby hippo is made in one piece and so doesn’t require any sewing together! I have kept the amount of separate pieces to a minimum with the adult hippo too. :smiley:
The pattern contains loads of photos to help you every step of the way and it is written in English, using American crochet terms.
You will need:
Yarn of your choice in grey.
Yarn weight doesn’t really matter – the size of your project will simply turn out bigger or smaller! I used Knitcraft Cotton Plain Blend DK and my finished adult hippo measures approx 23cm long and 12cm tall.
A suitable size hook for the yarn you have chosen – I used a 4mm hook.
Toy stuffing.
Black finer yarn or embroidery thread for adding the baby hippo’s eyes.
A pair of 9mm black eyes.
A button for fastening the hippo’s body.
Other tools you will need are a tapestry needle, some scissors and a stitch marker. You will also need a needle and thread for attaching the button.
Snuggly Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
This crochet pattern contains detailed and easy to follow instructions (26 pages) of how to make the hippo and his little flower. It also contains a lot of step-by-step photos and helpful notes and tips throughout the pattern.
Available in ENGLISH language (US terms).
The hippo measures 19 cm (7,5 inch) in sitting position if using soft, medium worsted weight yarn on 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Materials you need:
– Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
– Medium worsted weight yarn
– A pair of 11 mm safety eyes
– Soft stuffing
– Tapestry needle
– Stitch marker
– Pins
– Scissors
This pattern is for those who already have basic crochet knowledge. To make this toy you should be familiar with the basic crochet techniques such as: single crochet, increase, decrease, etc.
Meet Ostin and Lina: Adorable Hippo Crochet Pattern!
HI! I WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE PATTERN “Ostin and Lina”
This pattern consists of 24 pages of the detailed description in the pdf format
This crochet pattern doesn’t contain the crocheting lessons. Yoy should have the basic crochet skills.
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Skill level – medium.
MATERIALS:
1. Yarn Art Jeans yarn, color 80 (50g-160m) – 2 skeins
2. Yarn Art Jeans yarn, color 78 for arms and legs details.
3. Crochet hook 1.75 (US 4)
4. 7mm safety eyes.
5. Discs with the following diameters: 30mm – 2pc (head)
15mm – 4pc (arms)
25mm -4pc (legs)
6. Т-shaped cotter pins 28х2,5 – 1pc
20х2 – 4 pc
7. Round nose pliers for cotter pin jointing.
8. Toy stuffing (Holofiber)
9. Black and white threads for eyes details and eyebrows
embroidery.
Clothes:
For boy
1. Suspender trousers – Aliza Cotton Gold hobby (50g-165m), color 374
2. Buttons 2pc. and thin white thread for decor.
For girl
1. Yarn Art Jeans yarn, color 88 (50g-160m) – yellow
2. Yarn Art Jeans yarn, color 75 (50g-160m) – light blue
The size of the finished toy when using these materials is about 22cm.
LANGUAGES
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This pattern is made in English, Deutsche
Agatha the Adorable Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
*** Agatha the Hippo ***
*** Please note, this is the CROCHET PATTERN (digital PDF file), NOT the finished toy ***
This crochet pattern contains detailed and easy to follow instructions (22 pages) of how to make the crochet hippo and his bow. It also contains a lot of step-by-step photos and helpful notes and tips throughout the pattern.
Available in ENGLISH language (US terms).
The hippo measures 16 cm (6 inch) if using worsted yarn on 3.0 mm crochet hook.
Materials you need:
– Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
– Worsted weight yarn
– A pair of 10 mm safety eyes
– Soft stuffing
– Stitch marker
– Tapestry needle
– Needle
– Pins
– Scissors
This pattern is for those who already have basic crochet knowledge. To make this toy you should be familiar with the basic crochet techniques such as: single crochet, increase, decrease, etc.
Cute Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
LANGUAGE: English. This pattern consist of 12 pages of the detailed description in the pdf format and contain more than 30 photos and 6 videos.
This crochet pattern don’t contain the crocheting lessons. You should have the basic crochet skills.
Skill level – medium.
The size of finished toys is approx. 15 cm = 5,9″.
You will need:
– Yarn: YarnArt Jeans, color No. 65 (30 g) – 55% cotton/45% acrylic 50g/160m
– Safety eyes 8mm
– Thread for embroidery eyes (I used YarnArt Jeans, color No. 62)
– Long needle for embroidery and sewing pieces (I used metal needle 6.5 cm long with a sharp end and big flatten eye)
– Pins for attaching details
– Hook, that you used to work with this yarn (I used the hook by Clover Amour, size 1,75 mm)
– Marker of rounds beginning or contrast thread
– Scissors
– Holofiber
– Good mood =)
If desired, a wire frame can be made in the arms. You will need:
– Galvanized wire with a d iameter of 0.9 mm – for frame in the arms
– Nippers
– Pliers
– Adhesive plaster
You can choose any yarn that is convenient for you, which combines with each other in thickness. If the yarn you choose is thicker than 50g/160m, then you will need larger eyes’ diameter to match the proportions.
SKILL REQUIRED: Magic ring, crocheting in spiral, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, invisible decrease, also basic sewing and embroidery techniques.
Meet Hippo Bruno: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Please note that this is a crochet pattern (PDF file), but not a toy. The file will be available for download immediately after purchase. This crochet pattern contains a detailed description of how to create Hippo Bruno, with a great amount of step-by-step photos and a list of necessary materials.
Hippo Bruno is a design toy, created specially for “AradiyaToys Design” collection.
Materials needed to create a 3.15-inches tall toy:
– hook: 1.00 mm (but you can use any hook you want, just find a proper yarn for it)
– yarn: “Iris” by Kirov Yarn Mills (150 meters / 25 grams), 100% cotton
– sewing needle
– stuffing material
The pattern is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.
Baby Rattle Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
The pattern does not contain basic course of crocheting – you should already have the basic knowledge!
LANGUAGE: This pattern is written in ENGLISH ( US terminology)
This tutorial includes a detailed description of crochet rattle.
The pattern in PDF format includes:
* recommendations on the selection of materials and tools
* photo processes
* my help if necessary
Chunky Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Potty the baby hippo crochet pattern (instant PDF download)! Ideal for beginner-Intermediate crocheters. NOTE: This item is a crochet pattern only, not the finished product.
Skills required:
– MR (magic ring)
– sc (US single crochet/UK double crochet)
– dc (US double crochet/UK treble)
– blo (back loops only)
– sl st (slip stitch)
– Dec (decrease in single crochet/UK double crochet)
– Inc (Increase in single crochet/UK double crochet)
– Bobble stitch (full instructions and diagrams included in pattern)
– FO (finishing off)
– Basic needle sewing skills
Tools/materials required to make this pattern (not included):
3.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn (Aran weight) – approximately 3-4 x 50g balls
10mm safety eyes
Poly fill toy stuffing
Darning needle
Scissors
No-Sew Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Have you heard about the Onesiegurumi’s? It’s a complete new way of making amigurumi’s that doesn’t require any sewing! You’ll crochet all the parts together, in one piece, as you go. Pattern comes with lots of picture and step-by-step instructions.
Level: intermediate.
This pattern can be made with any yarn and hook, size details of example in description below.
Materials:
For a large hippo (±18cm/7in):
-Dk weight yarn. I used Borgo de Pazzi Amore cotton 170 (1 ball of 170m/100g is enough) in: lilac #124
-Grey/blue and black safety eyes 12mm
-Crochet hook 4mm
-Fiberfill stuffing
-Needle and scissors
For a small hippo (±11.5cm/5.1in):
-Fingering weight yarn. I used Scheepjes Catona (1 ball of 125m/50g is enough) in: grey #074
-Grey/Blue and black safety eyes 8mm
-Crochet hook 2,5mm
-Fiberfill stuffing
-Needle and scissors
This is the sixth pattern in the Onesiegurumi Series, more friends coming soon!
All my patterns are available in Both English and Dutch. Both languages are included in this download.
Standing Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Crochet your very own cuddly hippo! Make a really big one using bulky yarn and he’ll make the perfect huggable friend for anyone! Or choose a lighter weight for a more travel friendly size. Who can resist that kissable snout?
~~ Please Note, this is a pattern, NOT a finished product. ~~
It’s written in English using US terminology.
*DIFFICULTY*
Intermediate
*SKILLS REQUIRED*
• Crocheting in the round
• Chain, slip, single & half double crochet stitch
• Increasing & decreasing
*MATERIALS NEEDED*
• Grey or purple yarn
• Crochet hook
• A pair of scissors
• Yarn needle and pins
• Stuffing
• A pair of eyes
*SIZE & YARN CHOICE*
The size of the finished amigurumi depends on the weight of your yarn. You can use any yarn you like, just make sure the crochet needle is a couple sizes smaller than recommended.
The small hippo is 14 cm (5,5”) tall and 29 cm (11,5”) long when made with medium weight yarn (4) and a size 3,5 mm crochet hook. I needed 3 skeins á 50 grams. The eyes are 8 mm in diameter.
The big hippo is 21 cm (8,3”) tall and 40 cm (15,5”) long when made with super bulky yarn (6) and a 5,5 mm hook. I needed 8 skeins á 50 grams. The eyes are 12.5 mm in diameter.
Ready to Swim: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
With the help of this written pattern you’ll be able to make your own adorable hippo.
LANGUAGE: English (US terminology)
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SKILL REQUIRED: Magic ring, crocheting in spiral, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, triple(treble) crochet, increase, invisible decrease, also basic sewing and embroidery techniques.
FINISHED SIZE: approx. 7 inches high.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
* Yarn of an average thickness. I used “YarnArt Jeans” yarn (160m in 50g).
* Crochet hook matching the yarn. I used 2mm crochet hook.
* Stuffing material.
* 6mm eyes for toys or half beads (or you may embroider eyes).
* Two flat buttons or pieces of plastic.
* Black DMC embroidery floss.
* Long sewing needle, a few pins, scissors.
The pattern is easy to follow, it includes step-by-step instructions, tips, plenty of photos illustrating the process to help you make your own cute hippo (total 20 pages).
Swim Tire Hippo: Cute Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
You can crochet hippopotamus Nil using this pattern.
This pattern is delivered by digital Instant download
When your payment is completed you’ll receive an email from Etsy with the link for download.
The pattern includes:
🌿 19 pages of detailed explanations step by step
🌿 a lot of high quality pictures of the process
🌿 beautiful design in PDF format suitable for all devices
Language of the pattern – English
Crochet terms – US
Level: easy
SIZE: approx. 17 cm (6,7 inches)
You can use any yarn to make this hippo, just make sure to use correct hook size with your yarn.
The following stitches are used:
Single crochet, double crochet, increase/decrease stitches.
The following methods are used:
Crocheting in rounds and turns, starting with a magic ring, making a chain.
Ahoy Sailor! Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
ATTENTION: This is a crochet PDF pattern! Not the finished toy! Language of the pattern – English. Crochet terms – US.
ATTENTION:
1. Digital file (this is a crochet PDF pattern) CANNOT be returned or exchanged for another file.
2. This pattern is delivered by digital Instant download. When your payment is completed, you’ll receive an email from Etsy with the link for download.
3. This pattern doesn’t contain basic crocheting lessons. You need to have basic crocheting skills to use this pattern. The pattern is my authoring. Level of difficulty: intermediate. Language of the pattern – English. Crochet terms – US.
5. This pattern is only for free personal use. You are not allowed to translate, sell or distribute this pattern without my permission, please send a direct link to whoever wants to share this pattern. You are free to sell your finished product.
Height of the hippo: 29-30 cm (11.42-11.81 in).
You may use any yarn to make this toy, just make sure to use correct hook size with your yarn.
You will need following or similar materials to crochet the hippo as on the picture:
1. Yarn: YarnArt Jeans No15 or No16 (1 skein )
YarnArt Jeans No48 or No87 (2 skein )
YarnArt Jeans No01 or No62 (1 skein )
YarnArt Jeans No88 or No86 (for Hippo nails) (some yarn) YarnArt Jeans No40 or No71 (for Hippo belt) (some yarn)
2. Crochet hook size 2
3. Toy filler
4. Sewn black eyes size 12-13 mm (0,47-0.51 in)
5. Glue
6. Two white felt discs, diameter is 1,3-1,5 cm (0.51-0.59 in)
7. Plush yarn for ears and nostrils Alize Softy No 340 – powder
8. Long needle
9. Scissors
10. Button, anchor
11. Blue ribbon for beret
12. Two sewn buttons that snap(for a scarf)
13. Dental floss for thread attachment of legs(or thread in body color).
Realistic Amigurumi Pygmy Hippopotamus Crochet Pattern!
You get the lifesized baby pygmy hippo patternn AND the coordinating hippo beanie (4 sizes newborn/small child/teenadult/large adult!)
Every single human needs a life sized realistic baby pygmy hippo. Everyone. How cute are they? This doll FITS 3-6 MONTH BABY CLOTHING!!
This listing includes the PDF pattern to create this adorable hippo. It is a digital download (please download in browser or desktop, they cannot be accessed through the app)
You get the pattern for the hippo AND the coordinating hat! There are a TON of photos and it has been fully tested so that you will find it a pleasure to make.
It is intermediate skill level amigurumi and is worked with bulky/5 yarn OR double strand worsted/4 yarn. Either will work. You will need to know how to work in the round, accurately count stitches in a round as it is very count dependent for shaping properly, sc, hdc, dc, front loop/back loop.
You can dress the finished hippo in any 3-6 month baby clothing, how flippin cute is that?!
Sweet Tooth Lina Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
This pattern consists of 19 pages of the detailed description in the pdf format
This crochet pattern doesn’t contain the crocheting lessons. Yoy should have the basic crochet skills.
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Skill level – medium.
MATERIALS:
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1. Sport weight/4 ply yarn Alize Cotton Gold 100g-330m
21 (gray)
56 (red)
60 (black)
382 (flesh pink)
393 (pink)
55 (white)
02 (mustard)
2.Sport weight/4 ply yarn Alize Cotton Gold Tweed 100g-330m
236 (dark blue)
3. Hook size 1.75 mm
4. Safety eyes size 7-8 mm
5. Polyester toy filling (fiberfill)
6. Needle with a blunt end
7. Scissors
8. Strong thread for tightening
9. Safety pins
10. Sewing thread of mustard color
11. Lollipop toothpick
OPTIONAL (if you want a toy on a frame)
12. Insulating tape
13. Wire
The size of the finished toy when using these materials is about 26cm.
LANGUAGES
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This pattern is made in English
Hanna the Hippo: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Hanna loves being in the spotlight and what better place for a graceful hippo than at the circus? She gives a breathtaking tightrope performance and just loves being in the spotlight! With her sparkly skirt and matching parasol, this little beauty is truly the star of the show!
When made with the indicated yarn and hook size, Hanna is 10.5” tall.
Basic crochet knowledge is needed, as well as familiarity with making a magic ring, crocheting in rounds, increasing, and decreasing. Instructions are included on how to make the umbrella.
This pattern is easy to follow and has numerous high quality photos to help you along. I also welcome any questions and comments! I am here to help make it as easy as possible for you to complete your doll!
**This pattern is a PDF file written in ENGLISH and is available for immediate download!**
Big-Toothed Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Flower Child Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Large measures 15″(38 cm) tall when using a D hook
Mini hippo measures 8″ (20 cm) tall when using a D hook
I recommend it as an intermediate pattern. The instructions are detailed and easy to follow if you know the basic stitches and techniques used to make amigurumi . The PDF file includes pictures to help you along. Written using U.S crochet terms.
You will need
Approx. 150g of main color, less than 50g of accent color. Worsted weight #4
A pair of 15 mm safety eyes
fiberfill Stuffing
3.25 mm hook
Tapestry needle
Fabric bow(optional)
only available in english
Girlie Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Amigurumi Hippo crochet pattern
Intermediate crochet pattern written in US terminology.
Basic skills in amigurumi required.
Finished size is approximately 16″ tall
Step-by-step instructions with photos included.
Cool Pants: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
The pattern consist easy to follow with step-by-step detailed instructions with plenty of photos.
Language is English, using US terms.
Skill level: Intermediate
This Pattern does not contain lessons on crochet and is designed for those who have basic crocheting skills
I used cotton with acrilic yarn and 2.5 mm hook for hippo.
The Hippo is about 24 cm tall ( 9,45 inch)
Please note: changing the yarn and/or hook size will change the size of the finished project.
Baby Nursery Crochet Wall Hanging – Hippo Wall Hanging Crochet Pattern!
Crochet your own wall hanging with this Hippo nursery wall decor crochet pattern.
It’s a very quick and easy project, and in no time you’ll have a sweet gift for someone you love!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LISTING IS FOR THE PATTERN ONLY, AND NOT THE FINISHED ITEM
The pattern is written in English with US American crochet terms.
The pattern includes 16 pages of detailed explanations step by step and a lot of pictures to help you along.
To make this pattern you will need to know how to:
– begin with a magic ring
– chain
– single crochet
– increase
– decrease
– double crochet
– half double crochet
– slip stitch
– treble crochet
Tools and materials:
1. Yarn “Yarn Art Jeans Plus” (55% cotton, 45% polyacryl; 100g / 160m).
03 – cream (1 skein) instead of yarn art jeans plus you can use yarn art jeans, but then you need to crochet in two threads).
“Yarn Art Jeans” (55 cotton, 45% polyacryl; 50g / 160m crochet in two threads) 80 – grey (1 skein),
84 — mustard (half skein),
36 – pink (just a little bit)
2. Hook №2, №4.
3. Filler (in my case, holofiber).
4. Scissors.
5. Black thread.
6. Needle for stitching.
7. Stick for hanging.
The yarn mentioned here is just a recommendation. You can use any other yarn you want. In this case the size and quality of the finished wall hanging will change.
The finished wall hanging (crochet canva) made in similar yarns and a 2mm and 4 mm hook will be:
Width – 9.1 inches (24 cm)
Height – 10.6 inches (27 cm)
Cupid Angel Hippo: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
The finished toy using the materials stated in this pattern is ~5.1 inches / 13 cm tall.
This listing is an original pattern (written in English using American terminology and in Russian) to crochet your own cute tiny hippo!
Hippo cute lovely gift for birthday or any other celebration
This 14 pages tiny hippo pattern includes detailed instructions with plenty of photo references to instruct you on how to crochet toy.
Create by Tatiana Zaitseva
This pattern is suitable for those with beginner crochet skills and have knowledge of magic ring/circle, crocheting in spirals, chain, single crochet, double crochet, single crochet increase and invisible decrease, basic sewing and embroidery techniques.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
– DK weight yarn in gray (the main color) color, cotton/acrylic, 50gr/320m, I used YarnArt Jeans, dividing thread in half;
– Yarn in pink (the additional color) color, similar to the main yarn. I used Italian velour (this yarn is similar to Kratopu Nuduk); – Yarn with lurex, similar to the main yarn. I used YarnArt Bright;
– Crochet hook matches your yarn. I used a 1.2 mm hook; – Black thin embroidery floss, I used YarnArt Iris;
– Copper wire 1 mm in thickness and 30 cm in length;
– Cutters, round nose pliers;
– Adhesive tape;
– Tapestry needle;
– Acrylic lacquer for securing the shape of the wings (you can use PVA glue + water)
– Glue;
– Black eye beads;
– Stuffing material, fiberfill, and polyester;
– Thick cardboard or plastic;
– Dry pastel in pink and black colors and a hard-bristled toning brush.
Meet Hippo Polly: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Amigurumi pattern Polly, the little hippo.
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ATTENTION! This is not a finished product! This is a pattern of how to make a hippo.
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Level– medium. But you must know the basic crochet stitches, this pattern does not include any crochet lessons. The pattern is written in English only (US terminology).
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With the help of this pattern You are able to create a wonderful and unique handmade toy. The pattern is easy to follow, as it is 19 pages of step-by-step instructions and many photos of the process. The pattern includes instructions for crocheting a girl hippo with clothes: a dress and a hat. If you want to crochet a boy hippo , just crochet the body in one gray color and don’t crochet the skirt. The finished toy measures about 21 cm (8.6 inches) in case of using the materials listed.
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Happypotamus the Happy African Flower Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
This is a listing for a digital download PDF File for the crochet pattern which shows how to make this item, not for the finished item. It is only available in English. This pattern has 35 pages for the main pattern.
Hi everyone 🙂
I have been working on a modified granny motif as an alternative to the African Flower motif, that you can use to make a Happypotamus. This add-on PDF contains the charts for each polygon that is required . I have also included Join-as-you-go charted illustrations, which I hope will help with learning how to JAYG.
This PDF has been uploaded to the Happypotamus listing, so you should be able to download it if you go to your digital orders page. Please let me know if this doesn’t work… 🙂 I hope you will enjoy making a Grannypotamus!
Happypotamus is the second of my patterns that makes use of the African Flower hexagon crochet motif and variations thereof, joined in a specific order to make a recognizable 3D toy.
I love this African Flower pattern and the creative possibilities of using it to make 3D items.
Happy is made using four different African Flower motifs: Hexagon, Pentagon, Heptagon and Octagon. It’s also an excellent stash buster project, as you only need to use very small amounts of leftover sock yarn to make a motif.
:: Steps to making your own Happypotamus ::
Read the whole pattern through properly, so you have a good overview.
Make sure you know how to crochet the African Flower hexagon crochet motif. I have included both written and charted instructions for the African Flower hexagon in this pattern. If you are a visual learner, you can see a step by step photo tutorial on my blog: http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.com/2010/05/african-fl…
Make sure you are able to crochet the different variations of the African Flower motif, including how to make an African Flower Pentagon, Heptagon and Octagon… for clarity: the pentagon has five petals and five sides, the heptagon has seven petals and seven sides and the octagon has eight petals and eight sides. The difference is simply the number of “petal” repeats that you crochet…each variation is therefore equally easy to crochet. I have included written and charted instructions in this pattern on how to crochet each of these African Flower motif variations. I have also posted a fully explained tutorial on how to crochet an African Flower pentagon , on my blog, which can be found here:
http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.com/2011/09/african-fl…
Make sure you have gone through and practiced the join-as-you-go technique. This has been explained and illustrated in the PDF named Appendix : Joining Tutorials. Since the joining method is really very important to the success of the project, I strongly suggest that you practice joining on scrap yarn motifs before starting the project. If you would prefer to sew your motifs together, you won’t need to practice the join-as-you-go technique, but will need to be confident in your neat sewing ability. I have not included instructions on how to sew stuff together…there are plenty resources available on the internet…
Either choose your yarn for this project or use the sock yarn that you have left over from other projects. Make all the required motifs for Happy BUT only up to Round 4 of the African Flower motif if you are doing a join-as-you-go method, or the full motif up to Round 5 if you are sewing up the motifs.
: : Materials Requirements : :
The Happypotamus that has been crocheted for this pattern, was made using sock weight/fingering/#1 weight yarn. Using this weight yarn will give you a Happypotamus measuring approximately 37cm measured nose to tail, and approximately 17cm high at the shoulder.
ALL THE CROCHET STITCHES USED IN THIS PATTERN ARE BASED ON AMERICAN CROCHET TERMS
Abbreviations : sc = single crochet dc = double crochet
Sock weight / Fingering weight yarn/ #1 in colors of your choice… this little hippo is a great stash busting project as you can use small amounts of sock yarn for each motif, and the more colourful the happier.
I used random colors, keeping only to the cream colored yarn for Round 5 of each motif. Although I can’t tell you how much yardage of each color I used, I can tell you that the total weight of yarn for the whole hippo was around 130g (unstuffed).
The yardage for the sock yarn I used is around 320m/100g (350yds/100g). It is a superwash merino yarn, but you can use any alternative fingering weight yarn you like…I suggest that animal fibre yarns would be preferable, as they have more stretch, making the stuffing and shaping of the hippo easier.
Crochet Hook 2.0mm
Polyester toy stuffing
Hippo Eyes (plastic safety eyes or glass looped eyes). PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTACHED EYES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TOYS CREATED FOR CHILDREN! They can be a suffocation hazard. If you are making this hippo for a child, rather embroider the eyes using embroidery thread! I would still suggest sculpting the eye sockets before embroidering the eyes…it adds a lovely realistic element I have used 10mm wire looped glass eyes. These can easily be sourced from sellers on eBay.
Embroidery Thread
Scissors
Long sewing needle (doll making needles work well)
Tapestry Needle used for sewing in ends
Patience and Determination!
: : Skills Requirements : :
Basic Crocheting Skills: Chain stitch (ch) , Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc), Slip Stitch (sl st) joining a chain to make a ring, joining in a new color yarn.
Join-as-you-go motif joining: This pattern will require that you join the crocheted motifs each stitch to each stitch. This is necessary to prevent the stuffing popping out of the toy. It is imperative that you are confident in your join-as-you-go ability. The method I use is explained in the Appendix pages found at the end of the pattern. These tutorials are illustrated by using actual motif chart illustrations with explanatory notes. This cuts down on printing
However, if you are scared witless by the thought of doing a join-as-you-go joining method, all is not lost…you can simply make all your motifs in full (including Round 5), then sew them together. The order of motif placement and the number of sides needing to be joined stays exactly the same whether you join-as-you-go or sew up.
Basic sewing skills: You will be sewing the ears to the head using spare yarn and a tapestry needle.
I hope you will enjoy making Happypotamus and that you will find the pattern clear and easy to follow…if you have any questions , please pm me on Ravelry or send me an email to heidibearscreativeblog [!at] gmail.com and I will be happy to help 🙂
Happy crocheting folks!
Pip the Hippo Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Pip the Hippo Amigurumi is the perfect friend for your child, sweet and charming, you can customize it as you like. It’s also a fantastic gift for a nursery or even do it for you 🙂 Sure you will have fun making it.
· Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate
· Measurements: 10 inches approx.
· I used Worsted Weight Yarn for this pattern.
· Make the pattern larger or smaller by changing the type of yarn and hook.
· Written in American English crochet terms.
Hippolyte the Hippo – Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Hippolyte the Hippo:
The pattern is very detailed and contains a lot of pictures.
This is an instant digital download PDF pattern (ready to download immediately after the payment).
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Finished size: Using the given yarn and hook size the complete size of Hippolyte will be 17 cm by 23 cm.
Language of the pattern: The pattern is available in English (American terminology).
Skill level: intermediate
Skills required:
• crocheting in rounds
• crocheting in rows
• single crochet
• slip stitch
• increase
• decrease
Materials:
• Yarn:
Weight: 5 ply
Recommended yarn: 100% cotton Catania yarn from Schachenmayr
Yardage: 137 yards (125 meters) per 50g ball
• Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Filling
• Scissors
• Two 7 mm black safety eyes
• Small pebble
Plush Toy Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Easy step-by-step DIY tutorial how to crochet little Hippo. The crochet pattern consists 12 pages with text and 36 photos. Detailed description in ENGLISH language. The USA terms and abbreviations are used.
This PATTERN includes:
★ step by step instructions for amigurumi hoppo in English in US terminology
★ detailed photo-tutorial
Finished size: crochet hippo is approximately 13 cm (5.1 inches) sitting and 17.5 cm (6.9 inches) total if using DK weight yarn.
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You will need:
✦ 8 ply / DK yarn in Grey and Light Pink
✦ small amount of yarn in Candy Pink for flower
✦ 2 black safety eyes (Ø 6 mm / 0.25 inch)
✦ 1 yellow bead (Ø 4 mm / 0,16 inch) for flower
✦ soft stuffing (e.g. Polyfill)
✦ crochet hook size 2.25 mm (US B) or 2.5 mm
✦ stitch marker, long tapestry needle, scissors, and sewing pins
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The pattern is a PDF-file and you will need Adobe Reader to open it. This is free to download.
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Level: easy. Basic skills of crocheting are needed.
You should know, how to crochet these stitches:
➤ Chain (ch)
➤ Single crochet (sc)
➤ Double crochet (dc)
➤ Half double crochet (hdc)
➤ Slip stitch (sl st)
➤ Increasing (inc): 2 sc in the same stitch
➤ Decreasing (dec): crochet 2 stitches together
Snuggly Scarf: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
Hippo amigurumi crochet pattern.
Easy to follow pattern, with plenty of pictures and diagrams. Quick and fun to make.
PDF file.
To make the hippo you will need:
* Yarn: Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii https://hobbii.com/rainbow-cotton-8-4 (4-5 colors for one)
* Crochet hook: 3 mm
* Stuffing – 150 g
* Black safety eyes – 6 – 8 mm
* Stitch marker(s) or safety pin(s)
* Scissors
* Tapestry needle or small crochet hook (1.75 mm or 2 mm) to weave in the ends and attach parts together
Stitches used: ch, slst, sc, sc2tog (decrease), also invisible decrease, 2 sc in 1 sc (increase), sc3tog, dc
Pattern is written in US standard terms.
Skill level – EASY
Sizes:
1 size – 5 inches tall
Meet Hank the Hippo: Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern!
HANK THE HIPPO
The pattern is written in English (US)
Difficulty level – Intermediate
Finished size approximately 24cm, 9.5 inch when using recommended yarn and hook size.
Yarn used – Scheepjes Stone Washed, Scheepjes Catona
Safety eyes – 9mm
Crochet hook – 2.5mm
