Beach Hippo Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Purl

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

Knit Sachiyo Ishii's hippo toy who loves to swim on a trip to the beach.

This hippo loves a paddle more than anything else in the world. And there’s so much that we love about this make. The effortless ruffles on the swimsuit, the multicoloured hat (thank you, variegated yarn) and those vibrant orange buttons. Plus, who knew nostrils could be so cute? Follow Sachiyo’s expert pattern and be thrilled at the result.

What you need

Yarn, DK: variegated ombre pink, bright coral, soft yellow, light vanilla, pink, turquoise, small amount of dark brown, one 25g ball of each
Needles: 3.75mm
Black safety eyes or eye beads, two, 8mm
Stuffing
Buttons, two, 1cm
Snap buttons, two pairs
Sewing needle and thread
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Hippo height: 20cm
Bag width: 8.5cm
Hat circumference: 24cm

Meet the designer

Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before she turned her hand to crafting. Now a multimedia designer, Sachiyo is particularly renowned for her adorable knitted animals and figures. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll enjoy making Sachiyo's flower crown teddy bear.

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