Today we will be showing you how to turn an aggressive Hippopotamus into a small cute Amigurumi version. Those couple of Amigurumi Hippopotamus are great to be used as key chains or toys for your loved children. If you like this instructional post and feel willing to help us out please give us a like, a share. Thank you for watching!
Amigurumi Hippopotamus free pattern
Pattern by: @MaiaCraft90
Picture: @MaiaCraft90
Translate by: @AmiguWorld
Abbreviations:
R= round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
W = (3sc-inc) = 3 sc in the next stitch
A = (sc3tog) = decrease 3 Stitches (join the next 3 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FO = finish off
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet Amigurumi Hippopotamus you need:
– Yarn (1mm): White, yellow, red, and gray
– Hook: 2-3 mm crochet hook
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Amigurumi Hippotamus
Free crochet patterns
Head
Start with white yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
| R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6, | [24] |
| R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
| R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 | [36] |
| R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 | [42] |
| R 8-15: 42 sc (8 rounds) | [42] |
| R 16: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
| R 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
| R 18: 14 inc, 8 dec | [36] |
| R 19-21: 36 sc (3 rounds) | [36] |
| R 22: 3 sc, 22 inc, 3 sc, 4 dec | [54] |
| R 23-24: 54 sc (2 rounds) | [54] |
| R 25: (7 sc, dec) x 6 | [48] |
| R 26: (6 sc, dec) x 6 | [42] |
| R 27: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
| R 28: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
| R 29: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
| R 30: (2 sc, dec) x 6 | [18] |
| R 31: (1 sc, dec) x 6 | [12] |
FO. Stuff with some fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
Start with white yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
| R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6, | [24] |
| R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
| Change to red yarn | |
| R 6-7: 30 sc (2 rounds) | [30] |
| Change to yellow yarn | |
| R 8-9: 30 sc (2 rounds) | [30] |
| Change to red yarn | |
| R 10-11: 30 sc (2 rounds) | [30] |
| Change to yellow yarn | |
| R 12-13: 30 sc (2 rounds) | [30] |
FO. Stuff with some fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
Start with gray yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: 12 sc | [12] |
| Change to white yarn | |
| R 4-8: 12 sc (5 rounds) | [12] |
FO. Stuff with some fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
Start with white yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3-13: 12 sc (11 rounds) | [12] |
FO. Stuff with some fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Start with gray yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2-3: 6 sc ( 2 rounds) | [6] |
| R 4: (1 sc, inc) x 3 | [9] |
| R 5-7: 9 sc (3 rounds) | [9] |
Ears (make 2)
Start with gray yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
| R 4-9: 18 sc (6 rounds) | [18] |
| R 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 | [12] |
| R 11-15: 12 sc (5 rounds) | [12] |
FO. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
– Sew the head to the body.
– Sew arms to the body.
– Sew legs to the body.
– Sew tail to the body.
– Glue eyes to the head between round 25 and round 26.
Your Hippotamus amigurumi finished. This is a wonderful gift for your little princess. It will be one of a kind present, you will not find in shops.
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