Crochet Pattern - Small Hippo

With this crochet pattern, you can make an adorable little hippo with a huge nose and stumpy little legs, small enough to sit on your palm.

One PDF file, 11 pages. Pattern is written in English using US crochet terms. I included detailed instructions, step-by-step photos, and useful tips and tricks, plus a section explaining all the amigurumi-specific techniques.

There is a simple free online version of this pattern available on my BLOG.

SIZE
6.5 cm (2 1/2") tall, 10 cm (4”) from nose to tail, when crocheted with DK weight cotton yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.

DIFFICULTY
2. Beginner – works up using basic stitches, includes small details.

SKILLS REQUIRED
• Crocheting in spiral
• Chain, slip and single crochet stitch
• Increasing and decreasing

YOU WILL NEED
• Yarn. I used DROPS 'Cotton Light', a DK weight cotton-polyester blend, 105 m (115 yd) / 50 g (1.76 oz). You will need about 15 g or 32 m of yarn.
• 2.75 - 3.00 mm crochet hook (US size 2/C - 3/D).
• Polyester fiberfill, wool, etc. for stuffing.
• 6 mm (1/4") safety eyes or buttons, beads, felt, etc.
• Pink cotton embroidery floss.
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker.