Crochet Small Hippo
Craft your very own adorable small hippo with the art of crochet! This delightful project allows you to create a cute and cuddly companion that will bring joy to anyone who lays eyes on it. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this lovable creature to life. This charming project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. As you work your magic with the crochet hook, you'll witness the transformation of a simple ball of yarn into a charming little hippo with its endearing features and tiny details. Whether you choose to gift it to a loved one or keep it as a cherished keepsake, this crochet small hippo is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn colors, and let your imagination run wild as you crochet your way to a delightful and huggable small hippo!
【Materials】
Yarn (color: pink, orange, blue)
Eye accessories
Crochet hook
Toy stuffing
Small buttons
Needle
【Abbrevations】
ch-chain stitch
sc-single crochet
inc-increase
dec-decrease
【Head】make with pink color
R1: 8 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 6 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 5 sc, 1 inc
R2: 1 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22)
R3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc)*2, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc
R4: 2 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc)*2, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc (34)
R5-11: 34 sc
R12: 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc)*2, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (40)
R13: 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc)*2, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (46)
R14-17: 46 sc
R18: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc, (1 dec, 4 sc)*2, 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (40)
R19: 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, (1 dec, 3 sc)*2, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (34)
R20: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 7 sc, (1 dec, 2 sc)*2, 1 dec, 7 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (28)
R21: 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, (1 dec, 1 sc)*2, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (22)
R22: 2 dec, 5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec (16)
Filling. Fold the opening in half and sew.
【Body】make with pink&orange color
make with pink color
R1: 19 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 17 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 16 sc, 1 inc (38)
R2: 1 inc, 16 sc, 3 inc, 16 sc, 2 inc (44)
R3: 1 inc, 17 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc)*3, 16 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc)*2 (50)
R4-8: 50 sc
change to orange color.
R9-17: 50 sc
R18: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 15 sc, (1 dec, 2 sc)*2, 1 dec, 15 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (44)
R19: 44 sc
R20: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 12 sc, (1 dec, 2 sc)*2, 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (38)
R21: 38 sc
R22: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc, (1 dec, 2 sc)*2, 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (32)
R23: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, (1 dec, 2 sc)*2, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (26)
Filling.
Fold in half and crochet. 13 sc. Fasten off and weave in end.
【Leg】x 2, make with pink color
R1: 6 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 4 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 3 sc, 1 inc
R2: 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
R3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc)*3, 3 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc
R4-8: 24 sc
Filling. Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.
【Ear】x 2, make with pink color
R1: MR 6 sc
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-4: 12 sc
Fold in half and crochet. 6 sc. Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.
【Tail】make with pink color
R1: MR 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, 1 inc)*3 (9)
R3-6: 9 sc
Filling. Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.
【Arm】x 2, make with pink&orange color
make with pink color
R1: MR 6 sc
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)
R4-5: 18 sc
change to orange color
R6-9: 18 sc
Filling. Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.
【Assemble】
1.Glue the eye accessories to the appropriate position on the face.
2.Use blue thread to embroider the teeth.
3.Decorate with eyeshadow.
4.Sew the ears to the head.
5.Sew the arms, legs and tail to the body.
6.Sew the buttons to the body.
7.Sew the head to the body.