Summer Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Heather Gibbs
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

New to swimming, Heidi the crochet hippo comes with a trusty rubber ring, removable armbands and practical wetsuit.

Kick off your sandals and sip your cosmopolitan as we transport you to warmer climes. Suitable for beginners, our Heidi hippo is the perfect amigurumi pal for children and adults alike and she’ll fit right into the family. Many sections are worked in continuous rounds, so place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to keep things simple.

Sizing

Height: 22cm

What you need

DK yarn: three shades of pink, three shades of blue
Crochet hook: 4mm
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Two black 9mm safety eyes
Stuffing

Meet the designer

Heather Gibbs is just one of our talented Let's Knit Together designers. If you enjoyed making Heather's hippo toy, we think you'll love making her colourful crochet chameleon pattern next.

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