Crochet Hippo Amigurumi
Crochet hippo amigurumi are the cutest little creations you'll ever see! These handmade hippos are perfect for adding a touch of charm and whimsy to any space. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for your next project or someone in need of a unique gift, these adorable amigurumi hippos are sure to bring a smile to your face. With their squishy bodies and sweet faces, it's hard not to fall in love with these tiny crocheted creatures. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to make your own lovable crochet hippo amigurumi!
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.