Hippos are majestic creatures known for their large, barrel-shaped bodies, massive mouths, and relatively docile demeanour. Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Patterns allow crafters of all skill levels to create their adorable hippo stuffed toys. These patterns combine the artistry of crochet with the playful characteristics of hippos, offering a fun and rewarding project!
Whether you're looking for a unique gift, a playful decoration, or a new friend to keep you company, Hippo Amigurumi patterns provide a fun and rewarding crafting experience. With simple instructions and a little bit of yarn, you'll bring these enchanting creatures to life, ready to spark joy and inspire your next crochet adventure.
Yarn Choices For Crocheted Hippo Amigurumi:
Cotton Yarn:
- Firm, tight stitches, smooth, durable, might be stiff.
Acrylic Yarn:
- Soft, affordable, stretchy, colorful, easy care.
Blend Yarns (Cotton/Acrylic):
- Soft yet durable, good stitch balance, versatile.
Wool or Wool Blends:
- Soft, natural, warm, requires careful washing.
Yarn Weight:
- Use medium-weight (e.g., worsted, DK) for best results.
Considerations:
- Pick colorful, washable, and suitable for sensitive skin.
Crochet Amigurumi Hippo In Dress Pattern
Uses: Imagine having a tiny, cuddly hippo friend wearing a pretty dress, which you can create all by yourself! It's soft to hug and perfect for tea parties and bedtime stories. With cheerful colors and a friendly face, this hippo is waiting to be your new best buddy.
Materials:
- DK yarn
- 3mm crochet hook
Making:
With an easy-to-follow, 18-page PDF guide, complete with step-by-step pictures and additional video tutorials, this pattern ensures a joyful and straightforward making experience. Tips and tricks included in the pattern provide extra support, making the journey from start to finish both fun and rewarding.
Crochet Chomp The Hippo Pattern
Uses: A charmingly cute and cuddly plush hippo, standing 12cm/ 4.72 inches tall. Small safety eyes bring Chomp to life, while neat embroidered lines provide an animated effect above the eyes. Whether sitting pretty on a shelf or being hugged tightly at night, Chomp ensures warmth and happiness abound.
Materials:
- DK yarn
- 3mm crochet hook
Making:
The head crocheted in a structured round pattern using a magic circle, and increases/decreases to create a rounded shape. Safety eyes used to give Chomp a lively look, while embroidered facial features add further character. Nose: Its distinguished snout is created similarly using a magic circle, and it's stuffed firmly for a 3D effect. The hippo's ears crocheted separately and sewn onto the side of the head. The arms, crocheted separately firmly stuffed for a pleasant squishy feel and stitched on during the body creation process.
The body and legs are all one piece, starting with individual legs that are linked together, forming the body. The body utilizes single crochet techniques while employing increases and decreases for a fitting body shape, onto which the arms and head are attached
Crochet Blue Hippo Pattern
Uses: A creation that turns soft threads into a huggable friend. This pattern makes a soft, blue hippo that's just right for big hugs and sweet naps. Its gentle face and cozy shape make it a perfect play buddy or a sweet part of a room's look.
Materials:
- Bulky yarn
- 4.5mm crochet hook
Making:
The head of the Blue Hippo starts with a foundation chain, then progresses through rounds increasing in stitches to form a rounded shape. Key features like the mouth and nostrils embroidered directly onto the head for added detail and personality. The Blue Hippo’s body begins with creating two separate legs, which are then joined to continue the body in one piece. This method simplifies the construction while allowing for a detailed shape.
The body transitions from using two types of yarn, creating a unique textural effect. Like the head, the body worked in rounds and stuffed as it is crocheted to give it a firm, huggable form. The tail is also not stuffed, and a finishing touch is added by pulling and trimming the yarn to create a textured end.
Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Pattern
Uses: Shaped into a huggable toy, this soft hippo makes the perfect companion for bedtime cuddles, and enriches playtimes with its adorable presence. A beautiful chubby form, complete with an egg-shaped body, pudgy limbs, and a chubby snout.
Materials:
- Aran yarn
- 4mm crochet hook
Making:
The body and the head are a two-in-one piece. They begin at the body and work upwards towards the head. With an egg-shaped overall form, the body flows gently into the head, giving it a robust and adorable appearance. Two standout features — a protruding snout and large, floppy ears — created separately. The snout positioned centrally on the face, and the ears crocheted with an accent color interior to give it a more distinctive appearance. After all the pieces have been crocheted, they sewn together to form the final, friendly Hippo Amigurumi.
Crochet Harriet The Hippo Pattern
Uses: Did you know you can make your own amazing, cuddly hippo toy with yarn and a hook? The Crochet Harriet the Hippo Pattern is a fun, easy guide on how to do it. Upon completion, the hippo measures approximately 12 inches tall, providing an ample size for cuddling or display. Harriet the Hippo is full of colors and fun to make!
Materials:
- Aran yarn
- 4mm crochet hook
Making:
The body and head of the hippo crocheted as one continuous piece, enhancing the seamless look and durability of the amigurumi.
Separate pieces include the legs, arms, snout (nose), and ears, which crocheted independently and then securely sewn onto the body.
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