Whip up your very own snuggly hippo buddy with this Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Pattern! Rosley guid you step by step to create Cy, a plump and lovable hippo that comes to life in your hands. Whether you're in for a chill crafting session or eager for a speedy project, you'll find joy in seeing these three hippos of various sizes taking shape right before your eyes.
From the bobble-stitch nostrils that bring Cy’s face to character, down to the bubbly tail perched at the back, each part of the pattern is designed to be simple and fun. Use a 5 mm hook and any jumbo yarn you like, and soon you'll have a handmade amigurumi friend to hold or give. Add a heartwarming touch to any room or brighten someone’s day with this adorable crocheted hippo.
Crocheting The Crochet Hippo Amigurumi
Gauge:
- Not specifically mentioned, as gauge is less critical for amigurumi. It's more important that stitches are tight enough to prevent the stuffing from showing.
Project Level:
- Intermediate, assuming knowledge of basic and some special crochet stitches.
Finished Measurements:
- Not mentioned; size will vary based on yarn and hook size used.
Yarn Requirements:
- Jumbo yarn or super bulky yarn for a larger hippo.
- Standard worsted weight yarn can be used for a smaller version.
Suggested Yarn:
- Alize Vellut yarn or any preferred jumbo or super bulky yarn for the desired size.
Suggested Hook:
- 5 mm crochet hook (though the hook size can be adjusted based on the yarn used; 6 or 8 mm hooks are also mentioned for different sizes).
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip Stitch
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Dec: Decrease
- Inc: Increase
- Bbl: Bubble Stitch
Special Stitches:
- Magic Ring
- Bubble Stitch: Partially perform a double crochet 3 times in the same stitch, then pull through all loops on the hook.
Step by step Pattern
Head and Body (worked as one piece):
- Round 1: 8 sc in a MR. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (16 sts)
- Round 3: [2 sc, inc] repeat 4 times. (20 sts)
- Round 4: (Creation of the nostrils starts here) 8 sc, 1 Bbl st (made of 3 half-finished dc in the same st, then pull through all loops), 6 sc, another Bbl st, end round with sc to reach 24 sts.
- Round 5: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Round 6: [5 sc, dec] repeat 3 times, end with 1 sc. (22 sts)
- Round 7: [8 sc, 3 inc] repeat 2 times, end with 7 sc. (28 sts)
- Round 8-9: Sc in each st around. (28 sts)
- Round 10: 10 sc, create first ear (1 sc, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, sc in same st as chain started), 7 sc, create second ear identical to the first, end round with 10 sc. (30 sts)
- Round 11: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
- Place Safety Eyes: Between rounds 7 and 8, spacing about 5 sts apart.
- Round 12-26: Continue following the pattern details, including decrements for head shaping, straight rounds for the body, and specific rounds for leg bubble stitches and tail creation. Sts numbers will vary, indicating body shaping and parts definition. Detailed stitch counts are provided to ensure the correct form, including "decreases" and "bubble stitches" for features like legs.
Finishing Touches:
- After completing rounds, proceed to stuff the body, secure and shape the head, and finish off with sewing the remaining parts tightly.
- Add facial details, such as embroidered eyes or nostrils if desired.
- Optionally, additional decorative elements such as eyelashes can be added with different yarn colors.
Other Info:
- Placement of features like eyes, nostrils, ears, and legs may require adjustment based on your crochet tension.
- Always adjust stitch placements as necessary to achieve symmetrical appearance.
- For stuffing, be sure to distribute evenly to maintain shape, adding more as needed before completely closing the piece.
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