[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Hippo Amigurumi

$19.03

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

Crocheting a cute hippo amigurumi is an adorable project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your own cute hippo.

Materials:

  • Yarn: Grey (for the hippo body), black (for nostrils and eyes), white (for teeth)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (depending on your preferred size)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
  • Safety eyes: Or black yarn for embroidered eyes (8mm to 10mm size)
  • Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds
  • Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations:

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

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Head (Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Start with a 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. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36).
  7. Round 7-14: Sc around (36) for 8 rounds.
  8. Round 15: 4 sc, dec around (30).
  9. Round 16: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  10. Round 17: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  11. Round 18: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the head and set aside.

2. Body (Grey 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. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36).
  7. Rounds 7-15: Sc around (36) for 9 rounds.
  8. Round 16: 4 sc, dec around (30).
  9. Round 17: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  10. Round 18: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  11. Round 19: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly and sew it to the head.

3. Legs (Make 4, Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Rounds 3-8: Sc around (12) for 6 rounds.
  4. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (8).

Fasten off and stuff the legs lightly. Sew two legs to the bottom front of the body and two to the back.

4. Ears (Make 2, Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around (9) for 2 rounds.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the ears to the top sides of the head.

5. Nose and Nostrils (Grey Yarn for Nose, Black Yarn for Nostrils)

  • Nose:
    1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
    2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
    3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around (12) for 2 rounds.

Fasten off and sew the nose to the front of the face.

  • Nostrils: Using black yarn, make small french knots or simple embroidered dots on the nose.

6. Teeth (White Yarn, Optional)

  1. Row 1: Ch 4.
  2. Row 2: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across (3 sc).
  3. Row 3: Turn and sc across.

Fasten off and sew the teeth under the nose.

7. Tail (Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Ch 6.
  2. Round 2: Sc back across.

Fasten off, and sew the tail to the back of the body.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the head to the body securely.
  2. Attach the arms and legs firmly to the body.
  3. Add the ears and nose.
  4. Add the embroidered eyes or safety eyes to the face.
  5. Sew on the tail.
  6. If you added the white teeth, sew them just under the nose for a cute detail.

Final Touches:

  • Optional Accessories: You can add a little bow or scarf around the hippo’s neck to personalize it.
  • Embroider a smile: Use black yarn to add a little smile beneath the nostrils.

And there you have it—a cute, grey hippo amigurumi! Enjoy crocheting your adorable hippo!

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