[Finished product] Crochet Hippo and Elephant Decor Symbolizing Good Luck and Happiness for the Whole Family

$55.40

Description

how to Crochet a Hippo – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a big hippo can be a fun and rewarding project! Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable amigurumi hippo.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Gray (for the body)
    • Light purple or lavender (optional, for a cute touch)
    • White (for the inner ears)
    • Black (for eyes and nostrils)
  • Crochet hook: 4mm – 5mm (depending on your yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 10mm or you can embroider eyes with black thread
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Body (Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Rounds 6-10: Sc around (30).
  7. Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  8. Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  9. Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  10. Round 14: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body firmly.

2. Head (Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-7: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 10: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head lightly and attach it to the body.

3. Ears (Make 2, Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: Sc around (18).

Switch to white yarn for the inner ears: 5. Round 5: Sc in the back loops only around (18), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach the ears to the top of the head.

4. Eyes (Make 2, Black Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Alternatively, you can use safety eyes.

5. Nose (Black Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: Sc around (18).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the nose onto the head.

6. Legs (Make 4, Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-5: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.

7. Tail (Gray Yarn)

  1. Ch 5: Chain 5, then sc in the second ch from the hook and in the next 3 ch. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tail to the back of the body.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head to the Body: Position the head securely on top of the body and sew it in place.
  2. Attach Ears: Sew the ears to the top sides of the head.
  3. Attach Eyes and Nose: Position the eyes and nose on the head and sew them securely.
  4. Attach Legs: Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body.

Final Touch:

Your hippo amigurumi is complete! Feel free to customize it by adding accessories like a bow or a scarf, or experimenting with different colors. Enjoy your crocheting!

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