Simple Hippo Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
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

Wearing a tiny yellow vest, Sachiyo Ishii's hippo pattern is one you have to add to your toybox collection.

Meet Henrietta Hippo, a delightfully chunky companion who’s just waiting to waddle into your toy collection. Designed with simple shaping and soft textures, this pattern is perfect for confident beginners looking to try basic increases and decreases, while still offering enough variety to keep more experienced knitters engaged. You can find more of Henrietta's friends available in our Toybox Treasures pack.

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades (A) Grey, 53g, (B) Pink, (C) Yellow, 10g of each, small amount of Dark Brown
Needles: 3.5mm
Felt: pink
Beads: 8mm, black, two
Safety toy stuffing
Fabric glue
Sewing needle and thread
Tapestry needle

Sizing

20cm tall

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys – George the Pig is one of her most popular designs on our site.

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