You will need:
Medium yarn (Red Heart Super Saver)
approx 79.5m base color
approx 5.5m secondary color
Note: Hook size and amount of yarn depends on the type of yarn you are using.
Hook 5 mm
Black yarn for the nose, mouth and eyebrows.
Black felt and black floss for the eyes
Large eye needle and sewing needle
Toy stuffing
Plastic pellets or scraps of fabric (optional)
Stitch marker (optional)

Final measurements:
Finished hippo is approximately 18 cm in height depending on the yarn and hook.

Abbreviations:
ch = air loop
conn. Art. = connecting stitch
sc = single crochet
2 sc tog = 2 single crochet tog (Insert hook into st and pull up yarn. Insert hook into next st and pull up yarn. Yarn over, work through all 3 loops on hook.

Please note: most rows do not need to be closed. You can use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the row.

Head
In base color, ch 2
KR 1: 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6 RLS) Conn. st. to close the row. (only this one)
CR 2: (2 SC in each SC) repeat in a circle (12 SC)
CR 3: (SC in the next SC, 2 SC in the next SC) repeat in a circle (18 SC)
CR 4: (SC in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat in a circle (24 sc)
CR 5: (sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat in a circle (30 sc)
CR 6: (sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat in a circle (36 sc)
CR 7: (sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat in a circle (42 sc)
CR 8-9: Sc in each sc in a circle (48 sc)
CR 10:(sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc together) repeat around (36 sc)
CR 11: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc together) repeat in circle (30 sc)
CR 12: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 Sc tog) repeat in circle (24 sc)
KR 13: (sc in next sc 2, sc 2 together) repeat in circle (18 sc)
Kr 14: (sc in next sc, 2 sc tog) repeat in circle. (12 RLS) Stuff your head.
KR 15: (2 sc together) repeat around (6 sc).
Leave a tail of 46 cm for sewing up the hole in the head. Close the last loop. Sew up the hole.

Note: Work sts as tight as possible in CR 12-15 to avoid small holes.

Body:
Base color 2 ch
KR 1: 6 sc in the second loop from the hook. (6 RLS) Conn. to close the row (only this one)
KR 2: (2 SC in each SC) repeat in a circle (12 SC)
CR 3: (SC in the next SC, 2 SC in the next SC) repeat in a circle (18 SC )
CR 4: (SC in the next 2 SC, 2 SC in the next SC) repeat in a circle (24 SC)
KR 5: (SC in the next 3 SC, 2 SC in the next SC) repeat in a circle (30 SC )
KR 6: (Sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat in a circle (36 sc) Connect. st. to close the row. (only this one)
KR 7: Sc behind the back walls of the loops in each sc (36 sc).
CR 8-12: Sc in each sc around (36 sc)
CR 13:(SC in the next 3 sc, 2 sc together) repeat in a circle, 1 sc (29 sc)
KR 14: Sc in each sc (29 sc)
KR 15: (sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc together) 1 RLS (22 RLS)
KR 16: RLS in each RLS (22 RLS), conn. Art. to close this row. Leave a tail of 61 cm for sewing the head to the body. Close the last loop.

Arm: 2 pcs.
In additional color, 2 ch
KR 1: 6 sc in the second loop from the hook. (6 RLS) Conn. Art. to close this row.
CR 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc) Art. to close this row. Close the last loop.
Main color
CR 1-4: Sc in each sc in a circle (12 sc)
CR 5: (sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc together) repeat in a circle (9 sc)
CR 6: (sc in the next sc, 2 sc together ) repeat in a circle (6 RLS) Art. to close this row.
Leave a tail of 30.5 cm for sewing the arms to the body. Close the last loop.

Ear (2 pcs.)
In additional color, 2 ch
KR 1: 6 sc in the second loop from the hook. (6 RLS) Conn. Art. to close this row.
KR 2: (3 RLS in the next RLS, RLS in the next 2 RLS) repeat in a circle (10 RLS) Connect. Art. to close this row. Close the last loop.
With the main color (2 RLS in each of the next 3 RLS, RLS in the next 2 RLS) repeat in a circle (16 RLS) Connection. Art. to close this row. Leave a tail of 30.5 cm for sewing the ears to the head. Close the last loop.

Muzzle
Main color 2 ch
KR 1: 6 sc in the second loop from the hook. (6 RLS) Conn. Art. to close this row.
KR 2: (SC in next 2 SC, 3 SC in next SC) repeat in a circle (10 SC)
CR 3: (SC in the next 2 SC, 2 SC in the next 3 SC) repeat in a circle (16 SC )
KR 4: RLS in with next. 3 sc, 2 sc in each of the next. 4x RLS, RLS next. 4 sc, 2 sc in each of the next. 4x RLS, RLS next. RLS (24 RLS)
KR 5: RLS in next. 5 sc, 2 sc in each of the next. 4x RLS, RLS next. 8 sc, 2 sc in each of the next. 4x RLS, RLS next. 3 sc (32 sc)
CR 6-12:RLS in each RLS in a circle (32 RLS) Art. to close this series. Leave a tail of 61 cm for sewing the muzzle to the head. Close the last loop.

Tail
Main color 2 ch
KR 1: 4 sc in the second loop from the hook. (4 RLS) Conn. Art. to close this row.
CR 2-4: Sc in each sc in a circle (4 sc) Art. to close this row.
Leave a tail of 30.5 cm for sewing the arms to the body. Close the last loop.

Finishing work
1. Stuff the body. Do not sew up the hole. You can add plastic pellets down the body before stuffing to give the toy stability. In this case, I recommend putting the pellets in a small rag bag, otherwise they may fall out through the spaces between the posts. This is not only unpleasant, but also dangerous for young children. (The author cut out 2 circles about 8 cm in diameter, sewed them together, leaving a hole of 2.5 cm, filled the bag with 1/4 cup of pellets, and then sewed up the hole).
2. Sew the head to the body using the back walls of the loops of the last row of the body.
3. Lightly stuff your hands and sew to the body.
4. Fill the muzzle and sew to the head, using the back walls of the loops of the last row of the muzzle.
5. Hide the ends of the threads inside the ears and sew them to the head (between KR 8 and 9). Connect the two bottom corners of the ear together to make the ears pointed.
6. Sew the tail to the body.
7. Sew felt eyes to the face (if desired, the eyes can be embroidered).
8. Embroider eyebrows, nose and mouth (the author used French knots for the nose).

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All Finished.

Materials

• YarnArt Jeans yellow (#86) weight 160m\50g Sport (12 wpi)
• YarnArt Jeans grey (#80) weight 160m\50g Sport (12 wpi)
• Hook 2.00 mm
• Stuffing
• Safety eyes
• Strong thread (or dental floss)
• 4 buttoms
• Needle for sewing on parts
• Needles for stabbing
• Marker or contrast thread (optional)
• Black thread for face embroidery

Abbreviation

• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• ch – chain stitch
• hdc – half double crochet
• *….*n – repeat sequence in brackets n times
• (…) – amount of stitches after the row

Head

Grey yarn
1. 6 MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. *1 sc, 1 inc*6 (18)
4. *2 sc, 1 inc*6(24)
5. 1 sc, 1 inc, *3 sc, 1 inc*5, 2 sc(30)
6. *4 sc, 1 inc*6(36)
7. 2 sc, 1 inc, *5 sc, 1 inc*5, 3 sc (42)
8. *6 sc, 1 inc*6 (48)
9. 3 sc, 1 inc, *7 sc, 1 inc*5, 4 sc(54)
10. *8 sc, 1 inc*6(60)
11-23. /13 rowsl/ 60 sc

Eyes between 13 and 14 rows, 10 sc between eyes
24. *8 sc, 1 dec*6 (54)
25. *7 sc, 1 dec*6 (48)
26. *6 sc, 1 dec*6 (42)
27. *5 sc, 1 dec*6 (36)
28. *4 sc, 1 dec*6 (24)
29. *3 sc, 1 dec*6 (24)
To stuff
30. *2 sc, 1 dec*6 (18)
31. *1 sc, 1 dec*6 (12)
32. 6 dec (6)

Body

Grey yarn
1. 6 MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. *1 sc, 1 inc*6(18)
4. *2 sc, 1 inc*6(24)
5. 1 sc, 1 inc, *3 sc, 1 inc*5, 2 sc(30)
6. *4 sc, 1 inc*6(36)
7. 2 sc, 1 inc, *5 sc, 1 inc*5, 3 sc (42)
8. *6 sc, 1 inc*6 (48)
9. 3 sc, 1 inc, *7 sc, 1 inc*5, 3 sc (54)
10. *8 sc, 1 inc*6 (60)
11. 15 sc, *4 sc, 1 inc*6, 15 sc (66)

12-18. /7 rows/ 66 sc
19. 15 sc, *4 sc, 1 dec*6, 15 sc (60)
20. *8 sc, 1 dec*6 (54)
21-22. 54 sc
23. *7 sc, 1 dec*6 (48)
24. 48 sc
25. *6 sc, 1 dec*6 (42)
26. 42 sc
27. *5 sc, 1 dec*6 (36)
28. 36 sc
29. *4 sc, 1 dec*6 (30)
30. 30 sc
31. *3 sc, 1 dec*6(24)
32-33. 24 sc
Cut the yarn, close the loop. Leave the long end for sewing. Fill and shape the tummy

Legs

Yellow yarn
7ch
1. 5 sc, 4 in 1 by chain, 5 sc, 4 in 1 on the other side of the chain (18)
2. 5 sc, 3 in 1, 2 sc, 3 in 1, 5 sc, 3 in 1, 2 sc, 3 in 1 (26)
3. 6 sc, 3 in 1, 4 sc, 3 in 1, 7 sc, 3 in 1, 4 sc, 3 in 1, 1 sc (34)
Change to grey yarn
4-6. 34 sc
7. 6 sc, 6 dec hdc, 16 sc (28)
8. 5 sc, 4 dec hdc, 15 sc (24)
9. 5 sc, 2 dec hdc, 15 sc (22)
10. 5 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc (20)

11. *3 sc, 1 dec*4 (16)
12-14. 16 sc
15. *3 sc, 1 inc*4 (20)
16. 20 sc
Stuff the ready part of the leg rather tightly
17. *4 sc, 1 inc*4(24)
18-23. /6 rows/ 24 sc
Stuff slightly just enough to shape
24. *2 sc, 1 dec*6 (18)
25. *1 sc, 1 dec*6 (12)
26. 6 dec (6)
Tighten the hole. Hide the end of the yarn inside. Crochet the second leg in the same way

Arms

Yellow yarn
1. 6 MR
2. inc (12)
3. *1 sc, 1 inc*6 (18)
4. 18 sc
Change to gray yarn
5-20. /16 rows/ 18 sc
Stuff half arm rather tightly, another half stuff slightly just enough to shape
21. *1 sc, 1 dec*6 (12)
22. 6 dec (6)
Tighten the hole. Hide the end. Crochet the second arm in the same way.

Ears 

Crochet 2 yellow and 2 gray details
1. 6 MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. *1 sc, 1 inc*6 (18)
Fold the yellow and gray part and crochet together with gray yarn. Close detail in a half, sew
the bottom together. Cut the yarn. Leave a long end for sewing.

Muzzle

Grey yarn
7 ch
1. 5 sc, 4 in 1 by chain, 5 sc, 4 in 1 on the other side of the chain (18)
2. 5 Sc, 3 in 1, 2 sc, 3 in 1, 5 sc, 3 in 1, 2 sc, 3 in 1 (26)
3. 6 sc, 3 in 1, 4 sc, 3 in 1, 7 sc, 3 in 1, 4 sc, 3 in 1, 1 sc (34)
4. 7 sc, 3 in 1, 6 sc, 3 in 1, 9 sc, 3 in 1, 6 sc, 3 in 1, 2 sc (42)
5. 8 sc 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (46)
6-7. 46 sc
8. 8 sc 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 11 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc (42)
9-10. 42 sc

Nostrils 

Yellow yarn
1. 6 MR
2. 6 inc (12)
Cut the yarn. Leave a long end for sewing. Crochet the second nostril in the same way

Assembly

Sew the muzzle between 15 (under the eyes) and 28 rows. When a couple of cm are left to the end, fill the muzzle. Sew to the end. Make a face tightening. You will need a strong thread or dental floss and a long needle.
1. Insert the needle into the base of the head (A) and pull it in the middle of the eye (B)
2. Make a stitch to C and hook the thread from above
3. Make a large stitch between the eyes and pull thread in the middle of the eye ( D)
4. Make a stitch to F and hook the thread from above. Pull it out at the base of the head (A)
Repeat the step, but hook the thread from below. Pull and tie on several knots.

Sew the ears on the 7th row
Sew on the corners of the muzzle for the center of the nostrils.

Embroider eyelashes and eyebrows with black thread

Sew the head to the body
Attach the legs to the body with the a buttom attachment. Take a strong thread (or dentail flass) and a long needle. Insert the needle from the inside of the leg and string the button. Leave the end of the thread 10-15 cm. Insert the needle in the opposite direction and output to the place where we started. Pierce the needle through body. Repeat with the second leg the same actions as with the first. Again, pierce the needle through the the body and bring the thread to the starting point.

For reliability, you can repeat the process 1-2 times. Tighten the thread and tie a knot. Cut the ends and hide. Attach the arms in the same way.

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All Finished.

You will need:

• Yarn YarnArt Jeans
• 2.25 mm crochet hook
• 8 mm safety eyes
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:
R – row
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (2 sc together)
BLO – back loop only
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

Muzzle
With grey yarn:
Make 7 ch.
Make an oval, starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: from the 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 3 sc in last st, on the other side: 5 sc [14]
R 2: 2 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, inc [20]
R 3: inc, 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc [26]
R 4: inc, 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc [32]
R 5: 32 sc
R 6: 6 sc, puff stitch, 8 sc, puff stitch, 16 sc [32]
R 7-8: 32 sc (2 rows)
R 9: (6 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (28)
R 10: 28 sc

Ears (make 2)
With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3-6: 12 sc (4 rows)

Head
With grey yarn:
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: (6 sc, inc ) repeat 6 times [48]
R 9 – 17: 48 sc (9 rows)
R 18: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
R 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 20: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 21: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 22: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
R 23: 18 sc

Arms (make 2)
With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (3 sc, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
R 4-6. : 15 sc (3 rows)
With black yarn:
R 7 – 8: 15 sc (2 rows)
With white yarn:
R 9: (3 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [12]
R 10: 12 sc
With black yarn:
R 11 – 12: 12 sc
With white yarn:
R 13: (2 sc, dec) repeat 3 times [9]
R 14: 9 sc
With black yarn:
R 15 – 16: 9 sc (2 rows)
With white yarn:
R 17 – 18: 9 sc (2 rows)
With black yarn:
R 19 – 20: 9 sc (2 rows)
With white yarn:
R 21 – 22: 9 sc (2 rows)
With black yarn:
R 23 – 24: 9 sc (2 rows)

Tail
With grey yarn:
Make 7 ch.
From the 2nd chain from hook: 6 sl st.

Legs (make 2)
With grey yarn:
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 – 6: 18 sc (3 rows)
With red yarn:
R 7 – 13: 18 sc (7 rows)
Don’t cut the yarn on the second leg!

Body
From second leg: 5 ch, join the first leg.
Continue crocheting in the round:
R 1: 18 sc on the first leg, sc in 5 ch, 18 sc on the second leg, sc in 5 ch (opposite side) [46]
R 2: 18 sc on the first leg, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 18 sc on the second leg, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc [52]
R 3 – 8: 52 sc (6 rows)
R 9: (11 sc, dec) repeat 4 times [48]
R 10: 48 sc
R 11: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
R 12: 42 sc, joining a tail [42]
With black yarn:
R 13: BLO 42 sc
R 14: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
With white yarn:
R 15 – 16: 36 sc (2 rows)
With black yarn:
R 17 – 18: 36 sc (2 rows)
With white yarn:
R 19 – 20: 36 sc
With black yarn:
R 21: 36 sc
R 22: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
With white yarn:
R 23: 30 sc
R 24: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
With black yarn:
R 25-26: 24 sc, joining arms
With white yarn:
R 27: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]

Strap (make 2)
With red yarn:
Make 30 + 4 ch (4 ch for a button loop).
In the 5th ch from hook: 30 sl st.

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All Finished.

You will need:

• YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic) yarn
• 2.25 mm crochet hook
• Black yarn or embroidery floss for eyebrows
• 5 mm safety eyes
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Height: 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5″)

Abbreviations:
R – row
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single 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
Make 9 ch. Make an oval, starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: from the 2nd ch from hook: 7 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn: 8 sc [18]
R 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc [24]
R 3: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [30]
R 4: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 5-6: 36 sc (2 rows)
R 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 8: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 9: 24 sc
R 10: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 11: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Insert safety eyes between R 10 and R 11 at the distance of 4 sc from each other.
R 12: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 13: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
R 14-19: 48 sc (6 rows)
R 20: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
R 21: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 22: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 23: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 24: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
R 25: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
R 26: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3-5: 12 sc (3 rows)
R 6: (2 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [9]
R 7-16: 9 sc (10 rows)
Stuff 1/2 full.
Fold the top opening flat and 4 sc through both sides.
Fasten off.

Legs and body

Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3-6: 12 sc (4 rows)
Fasten off.

Crochet the second leg, do not fasten off.
Make 3 ch on the second leg and join with the first leg.

Body
Stuff as you go.
R 7: 12 sc on the first leg, 3 sc in 3 ch, 12 sc on the second leg, 3 sc in 3 ch (opposite side) [30]
R 8: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 9: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 10: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
R 11-15: 48 sc (5 rows)
R 16: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
R 17-18: 42 sc (2 rows)
R 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 20-21: 36 sc (2 rows)
R 22: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 23-24: 30 sc (2 rows)
R 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 26: 24 cбн
R 27: attach arms: 5 sc, 4 sc together with sc of the first arm, 9 sc, 4 sc together with sc of the second arm, 2 sc [24]
R 28: 24 sc
Fasten off.

Ears (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Fold the ear flat and 1-2 sl st through both sides.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail
Insert the hook on the back of the body between R 14 and R 15 and make 8 ch.
Make a yarn tassel on the end of the tail.

Assembly
Sew ears on the head.
Sew the head to the body.

All Finished.

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Here’s the FREE pattern!

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

YARN: Worsted Medium Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Red Clay and Black

HOOK SIZES: 2.5 mm hook.

STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O).

INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round), unless otherwise instructed.

HEAD (gray yarn)

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) sc inc around (12)

3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18)

4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24)

5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30)

6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36)

7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42)

8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48)

9) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54)

10-16) sc even (54)

17) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48)

18) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42)

19) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36)

20) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30)

21) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36)

22) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42)

23-26) sc even (42); start stuffing the head

27) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36)

28) sc even (36)

29) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30)

30) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24)

31) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18)

30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the head firmly

31) sc dec around (6); F/O and cut the yarn.

EARS (gray yarn; make two)

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) sc inc around (12)

3-5) sc even (12)

6) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10)

7) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn.

Flatten the ear and sew them to the top of the head between rounds # 28-30.

Embroider the NOSTRILS with gray yarn (wrap the gray yarn around 4 stitches), between rounds # 10-11, 8 stitches apart.

BODY (light gray yarn)

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) sc inc around (16)

3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24)

4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32)

5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40)

6-7) sc even (40)

8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48)

9-11) sc even (48)

12) working in BLO, sc even (48)

13) working in both loops now, sc even (48)

14) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42)

15) sc even (42)

16) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36)

17) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30)

18) sc even (30)

19) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24)

20) sc even (24)

21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head between rounds # 23-28.

Stuff the body firmly before attaching it.

TUTU (red clay yarn)

1) join the yarn to the FLO of the 1st st of round #11 of the body, working in FLO, crochet 3 dc in each st around (144)

2) dc even (144); F/O and hide the yarn

Embroider the MOUTH (between rounds # 5-12) and the EYES (between rounds #22-25, 8 stitches apart) with black yarn.

LEGS (red clay and gray yarn; make two)

1) starting off with red clay yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8)

3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10)

4) sc even (10)

5) switch to gray yarn, working in BLO, sc even (10)

6-10) working in both loops, sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg to the bottom part of the body.

Stuff the legs lightly before attaching it.

ARMS (gray yarn; make two)

1) 6 sc in a mr (6)

2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8)

3-6) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing the arm to the side of the body.

Stuff the arm lightly before attaching it between rounds # 16-19.

Do not cut the yarn once the last arm is attached, use it to create the tail.

TAIL (gray yarn)

1) using the yarn left from the arm, insert the needle into the body and then pull it out in the lower back between rounds # 9-10. Cut the yarn (1.5” long), make a knot 0.5” from the body, and then adjust the length of the tail.

All Finished.

YARN: Bulky (5) DHG Piuma – Paradise, Ireland

MATERIALS: 4.5 mm Hook, Two 10 mm Black Plastic safety Eyes; Poly Stuffing

DIMENSION: 10” x 7” (24 x 16 cm)

ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O)

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

HEAD (paradise yarn)

Rnd 1: 7 ch, 1 sc inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 2 sc inc into the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 4 sc, 1 sc inc in to the last ch (16)

Rnd 2: 2 sc inc, 4 sc, 4 sc inc, 4 sc, 2 sc inc (24)

Rnd 3: 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 6 sc, (1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice, 6 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (32)

Rnd 4: 2 sc inc, 12 sc, 4 sc inc, 12 sc, 2 sc inc (40)

Rnd 5 – 9: sc even (40)

Rnd 10: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36)

Rnd 11: sc even (36)

Rnd 12: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32)

Rnd 13: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (28)

Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24)

Rnd 15: 16 sc, 6 sc inc, 2 sc (30)

Rnd 16: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36)

Rnd 17: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (42)

Rnd 18 – 23: sc even (42)

Insert the safety eyes between rnds # 15-16, 5 sts apart

Rnd 24: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36)

Rnd 25: sc even (36)

Rnd 26: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30)

Rnd 27: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24)

Rnd 28: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18)

Rnd 29: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12)

Rnd 30: sc dec around (6)

Embroider the MOUTH in line with the foundation chain.

Embroider the NOSTRILS between rnds # 6-8, 8 sts apart.

Embroider the EYEBROWS between rnds # 18-20, 7 sts apart.

EARS (paradise yarn; make two)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8)

Rnd 3: sc even (8)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6)

Rnd 5: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (4); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear to the top of the head between rnds # 23-25, 4 stitches apart. Do not stuff the ears.

BODY (ireland and paradise yarn)

Make two:

Rnd 1: starting off with ireland yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2: sc inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18)

Rnd 4: working in BLO, sc even (18)

Rnd 5: switch to paradise yarn, and work in both loops now, sc even (18)

Rnd 6 – 7: sc even (18); F/O

Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, ch2 instead.

Merge the two legs together

Rnd 8: join the yarn to the FLO of the 1st stitch of the 1st leg, crochet 18 sc around, continue working on the chs between the two legs, crochet 2 hdc, keep working on the 2nd leg, crochet 18 sc, continue working on the chs between the two parts, 2 hdc (40); start stuffing

Rnd 9: 15 sc, 3 sc inc, 2 sc, 3 sc inc, 15 sc, 2 sc inc (48)

Rnd 10 – 18: sc even (48)

Rnd 19: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (42)

Rnd 20 – 21: sc even (42)

Rnd 22: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36)

Rnd 23: sc even (36)

Rnd 24: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30)

Rnd 25 – 26: sc even (30)

Rnd 27: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24)

Rnd 28: sc even (24)

Rnd 29: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20); finish stuffing the body firmly

F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the body to the head (between rnds #23-24).

ARMS (ireland and paradise yarn; make two)

Rnd 1: starting off with ireland yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6)

Rnd 2: sc inc around (12)

Rnd 3: working in BLO, 12 sc (12)

Rnd 4: switch to paradise yarn and work in both loops now, 12 sc (12)

Rnd 5: sc even (12)

Rnd 6: 4 sc, 2 sc dec, 4 sc (10)

Rnd 7 – 8: sc even (10)

Rnd 9: 3 sc, 2 sc dec, 3 sc (8)

Rnd 10: sc even (8); stuff the arm lightly

Rnd 11: flatten the arm and work through both layers now, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave along strand of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body between rnds # 25-26.

TAIL (beaver yarn)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in a mr (4)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (6)

Rnd 3: sc even (6)

Pull the initial strand of yarn on out, trim it and open up the yarn fibers.

Rnd 4: flatten the tail and crochet through both layers 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body between rnds # 14-15.

All Finished.

The toy is crocheted 1.5 mm from Fibranatura Cotton True Sport cotton yarn. For the peephole, use black beads or plastic peepholes on a secure mount. The size of the finished hippo with these materials is about 12 cm.

Legend:
ka – amigurumi ring
vp – air loop 
sbn – single crochet column
ol – increase 
ub – decrease 
ss – connecting column

Crochet pattern of a hippopotamus
Legs – body – head (fit in one piece)
Legs (2 parts)
1: 6 PRS per ka (6)
2:PR* 6 times (12)
5: (1 PRS, PR) * 6 times (18)
4-7: No changes 4 rows (18)
Fasten and cut the thread.

Similarly, we knit the second leg, but we do not cut the thread, but we do 1 VP, then we knit: 
8: 18 sbn on the 1st leg, 1 sbn in the VP, 18 sbn on the 2nd leg, 1 sbn in the VP (38)

Body
9: (8 sbn, pr) * 4, 2 sbn (42)
10: (6 sbn, pr) * 6 times (48)
11: No change (48)
12: (7 sbn, pr) * 6 times ( 54)
13-14: No change 2 rows (54)
15: (8 SBN, D) * 6 times (60)
16-18: No change 3 rows (60)
19: (8 SBN, UB) * 6 times ( 54)
20: No change (54)
21: (7 SBN, UB) * 6 times (48)
22: No change (48)
23: (6 SBN, UB) * 6 times (42)
24: (5 SBN, UB) * 6 times (36)
25: No change (36)
26: (4 SBN, UB) * 6 times (30)
27: No change (30)
28: (3 SBN, UB) * 6 times (24)
29: UB * 12 times (12)

Head
30: pr * 12 times (24)
31: (3 prs, pr) * 6 times (30)
32: (4 prs, pr) * 6 times (36)
33: (5 prs, pr) * 6 times ( 42)
34: (6 sbn, pr) * 6 times (48)
35: (7 sbn, pr) * 6 times (54)
36: (8 sbn, pr) * 6 times (60)
37: (9 sbn, pr) * 6 times (66)
38-42: No change 5 rows (66)
43: (9 SBN, UB) * 6 times (60)
44: (8 SBN, UB) * 6 times (54)
45: ( 7 SBN, UB) * 6 times (48)
46: (6 SBN, UB) * 6 times (42)
47: No change (42)
48: (5 SBN, UB) * 6 times (36)
49: (4 SBN, UB) * 6 times (30)
50: (3 SBN, UB) * 6 times (24)
51: (2 SBN, UB) * 6 times (18)
52: (1 SBN, UB) * 6 times ( 12)
53: UB * 6 times (6)
Pens(2 parts) 
1: 6 PRS per ka (6) 
2: PR * 6 times (12) 
3: (1 PRS, PR) * 6 times (18) 
4-5: No change 2 rows (18) 
6: UB * 2 times, 14 SBN (16) 
7: UB * 2 times, 12 SBN (14) 
8-14: No change 7 rows (14) 
15: UB * 7 times (7)

Insert the joints (if you are moving hands) and tighten the hole. 
Or fold in half and knit 7 sc (if the pens are sewn), in this case we do not knit the 15th row.

Ears (2 parts)
1: 6 sc in ka (6)
2: pr * 6 times (12)
ss, fasten and cut the thread, leave the tip for sewing.

Tail
Dial a chain of 10 VP. 
Starting from the 2nd loop from the hook, in each knit 2 sc. 
Cut the thread, leave the tip for sewing.

Muzzle
Collect a chain of 6 VP. We knit on both sides of the chain, forming an oval. 
1: pr in the 2nd loop from the hook, 3 sbn, 3 sbn in the last loop, on the other side of the chain: 3 sbn, pr
2: pr, 2 sbn, pr * 3 times, 3 sbn, pr * 2 times
3: pr, 4 sbn, pr, 2 sbn, pr, 5 sbn, pr
4: pr * 2 times, 8 sbn, pr * 2 times, 9 sbn
5: pr, 2 sbn, pr, 9 sbn, pr, 2 sbn, pr
6-8: Put the marker, knit unchanged 3 rows. 
9: UB, 5 SBN, UB, 4 SBN, UB, 3 SBN, UB, 3 SBN, UB, ss
Trim and leave the tip for sewing.

We
close a life ring 12 VP in a circle and knit in a circle without changes to the desired length. 
Then we fix the thread, leave the tip for sewing. 
We sew the beginning and the end with a needle.

The author knitted the circle so that it did not fall from the waist, so she sewed the edges, putting the circle on a hippo.

Hat
1: 6 sbn in ka (6)
2: pr * 6 times (12)
3: (1 sbn, pr) * 6 times (18)
4. (2 sbn, pr) * 6 times (24)
5. ( 3 sbn, pr) * 6 times (30)
6. (4 sbn, pr) * 6 times (36)
7. (5 sbn, pr) * 6 times (42)
8-13. Unchanged 6 rows (42)
14. pr in each loop
15. (1 sbn, pr) – in a circle
16-17. No change 2 rows
To make the hat fields wider, you can knit a few more row without changes.

Enjoy!

MATERIALS
2 skeins of Rainbow Cotton 8/4, color 016
1 skein of Rainbow Cotton 8/4, color 035
A piece of black scrap yarn for the eyes
A piece of beige scrap yarn for the hat
Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
2 small buttons
Fiberfill

ABBREVIATIONS
mr = magic ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
bl = back loop
fl = front loop
inc = increase – 2 stitches in the same st
dec = decrease – 2 stitches together
rnd(s): = rounds
(xx) = Number of stitches after ended round

EXPLANATIONS
Crab stitch = single crochet worked from left toright

MEASUREMENTS
Height: 35 cm

PATTERN INFORMATION
Always stuff the head and body firmly.
Always stuff between head and body as you
sew the head on to avoid a wobbly head.
Work tightly to avoid holes between the
stitches.
All pieces are worked in a spiral.

HEAD
In color 016
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)
Rnds 10-17: 1 sc in each st (54)
Stuff the head as you work if you prefer.
Rnd 18: (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)
Rnd 19: 1 sc in each st (48)
Rnd 20: (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42)
Rnd 21: 1 sc in each st (42)
Rnd 22: (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48)
Rnd 23: (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)
Rnds 24-29: 1 sc in each st (54)
Rnd 30: (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)
Rnd 31: 1 sc in each st (48)
Rnd 32: (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42)
Rnd 33: 1 sc in each st (42)
Rnd 34: (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36)
Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) 6 times (30)
Rnd 36: (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)
Rnd 37: (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)
Rnd 38: (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)
Rnd 39: (2 sc, dec) 3 times (9)
Stuff the head well with fiberfill.
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for gathering the last 9 stitches. Use a needle to gather the
last 9 front loops and tighten the yarn gently to close the hole nicely.

BODY
In color 016
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc 6 times. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) 6 times (60)
Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) 6 times (66)
Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) 6 times (72)
Rnds 13-24: 1 sc in each st (72)
Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) 6 times (66)
Rnds 26-28: 1 sc in each st (66)
Rnd 29: (9 sc, dec) 6 times (60)
Rnds 30-31: 1 sc in each st (60)
Rnd 32: (8 sc, dec) 6 times (54)
Rnds 33-34: 1 sc in each st (54)
Rnd 35: (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)
Rnds 36-37: 1 sc in each st (48)
Rnd 38: (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42)
Rnd 39: 1 sc in each st (42)
Rnd 40: (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36)
Rnd 41: 1 sc in each st (36)
Rnd 42: (4 sc, dec) 6 times (30)
Rnd 43: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 44: (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)
Rnd 45: (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)
Stuff the body well with fiberfill.
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.

EAR
In color 016, make 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12)
Rnds 3-4: 1 sc in each st (12)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) 4 times , 1 sl st (8)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.

ARM
In color 016, make 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc 6 times. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Stuff the tip lightly with fiberfill
Rnds 4-33: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) 3 times (15)
Rnds 35-36: 1 sc in each st (15)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.

LEG
In color 016, make 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc 6 times. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)
Rnds 6-9: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)
Rnd 11: 1 sc in each st (24)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)
Rnd 13: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) 3 times (15)
Stuff the foot well and only very lightly in the actual leg
Rnds 15-46: 1 sc in each st (15)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.

Tail
In color 016
Rnd 1: 5 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc (6)
Rnd 3: inc, 5 sc (7)
Rnd 4: inc, 6 sc (8)
Rnd 5: inc, 7 sc (9)
Rnd 6: inc, 8 sc (10)
Rnd 7: inc, 9 sc (11)
Rnd 8: inc, 10 sc (12)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) 3 times (15)
Rnds 10-11: 1 sc in each st (15)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) 3 times (12)
Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) 3 times (9)
Stuff the tip of the tail with fiberfill
Rnds 14-25: 1 sc in each st (9)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.

HAT
In beige
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr
Rnd 2: inc 6 times. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in each st in the bl (18)
Rnds 5-9: 1 sc in each st (18)
Rnd 10: in the fl only (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)
Rnd 11: 1 sc in each st , 1 sl st (24)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.

PANTS LEGS
In color 035
Rnd 1: Ch 24 and join into a ring with a sl st.
Rnd 2: 1 sc in each st (24)
Rnd 3: on this rnd, work 1 sc around each sc on the previous rnd. This creates a nice edge at the
bottom of the pants leg.
Rnds 4-18: 1 sc in each st (24)
Fasten off and cut off the yarn.
Make another one identical to this, but don’t cut off the yarn. Now, continue with the pantsuit.

PANTSUIT
Continue on the 2nd pants leg
Rnd 1: Ch 12, attach to the first pants leg
Rnd 2: 1 sc in each st on the first pants leg, 1 sc in each of the chains between the pants legs, 1 sc
in each st around the second pants leg, 1 sc in each of the chains on the other side (72)
Rnds 3-27: 1 sc in each st (72)
Rnd 28: 1 crab stitch in each st (72)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for assembling.
Now, pull the legs through the pants and fold the pants legs in slightly to make them “puff out” a
bit.
Sew the legs onto the body as shown in the picture, approx. on the 7th round from the bottom of
the body and with 9 sc in between.

STRAP
Attach the yarn on the back side of the pants where you finished the last round and ch 48, attach
these on the front side with a sl st.
Repeat for the second strap.

ASSEMBLING
· Sew the head onto the body
· Sew the arms on on rnd 7
· Sew the ears on on rnd 9 counted from the back of the head and with 9 sc in between
· Sew the hat on right in front of one of the ears
· Embroider the eyes on rnds 20-23 (counted from the snout) with 3 sc between the upper part of
the eyes
· Embroider nostrils on rnds 7-9 with 8 sc in between
· Sew the tail on in the middle of the back side
· On the front side, sew a button on at each strap at the edge of the pants

Enjoy!