Pudding Hippo Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sue Stratford
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

knit, Purl, Stockinette

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

Hippo hugs await! Knit this chunky, cheerful friend with Sue Stratford’s stitch-perfect pattern.

Wallow in some knitting fun with Sue Stratford's hippo toy! Worked mostly in stockinette stitch, with playful knit and purl rows shaping his cuddly body, this huggable friend comes to life stitch by stitch. Tiny bobble nostrils and mischievous eyebrows give him a cheeky, inquisitive expression, making him impossible not to love. It’s extracted from Cute Knitted Animals by Sue Stratford — published by CICO Books (RRP £14.99) — don’t forget to snatch your discount on this title to knit even more cuddly toys!

Photography by James Gardiner CICO Books

What do I need?

Yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca) light worsted (DK) weight yarn, 191yd (175m) per 50g ball, 1 ball of Rose Quartz 206 (light brown); small amount of black fingering (4-ply) weight yarn (A)
Pair of 5mm black domed safety eyes
Needles: 3mm straight, 3mm double-pointed
Toy filling
Yarn needle

Sizing

Foot to top of head excluding ears: 17cm
Nose to rear excluding tail: 16cm

Meet the designer

Sue Stratford is a British knitting designer and published author, renowned for her playful, character-filled creations. She has written several popular books, including Cute Knitted Animals (CICO Books), which features 35 stash-busting designs made with simple techniques and stitches.

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