Crochet Baby Hippo Amigurumi
What's cuter than a crochet baby hippo amigurumi? These delightful little creations are not only adorable but also make the perfect handmade gift for any baby or animal lover in your life. With their soft yarn and intricate stitching, these baby hippos are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, crafting one of these lovable creatures can be a fun and rewarding project. From their tiny ears to their chubby little bodies, every detail is lovingly crafted to bring out the charm of these amigurumi hippos. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to create your very own cuddly companion!
LEVEL: Easy Intermediate
CROCHET HOOK: 4.0mm size
YARN:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (worsted weight, acrylic)
– Dusty Gray
– Petal Pink
NOTIONS:
– 15mm Button Eyes
– Polyester Fiberfill
– Pink Felt
– Fabri-tac Glue
– Yarn Needle
– Stitch Marker
– Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS (American English crochet terms)
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (sc dec)
st – stitch
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7in length and 4in tall / 18cm long and 10 cm tall
BODY
NOTE: During color changes, you’ll want to carry the previous yarn color behind like in tapestry crochet.
With gray yarn
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring – 6 sc.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Round 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around – 18 sc.
Round 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st] around – 24 sc.
Round 5: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st] 4 times, WITH PINK YARN, sc in next 12 st – 28 sc.
Round 6: WITH GRAY YARN [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st] 4 times, WITH PINK YARN, sc in next 12 st – 32 sc.
Round 7-11: WITH GRAY YARN, sc in next 20 st, WITH PINK YARN, sc in next 12 st – 32 sc.
Round 12-21: WITH GRAY YARN, sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Round 22: [Sc2tog, sc in next 6 st] around – 28 sc.
Round 23: [Sc2tog, sc in next 5 st] around – 24 sc.
Start stuffing and stuff as you go.
Round 24: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 st] around – 18 sc.
Round 25: [Sc2tog, sc in next st] around – 12 sc.
Round 26: Sc2tog around – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Finish stuffing and sew closed.
SNOUT
With gray yarn
Round 1: Ch 7, sc in each ch across. On other side of chain, sc in each ch across – 12 sc.
Round 2: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] around – 18 sc.
Round 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 st] around – 20 sc.
Round 4: Sc in each st around – 20 sc.
Round 5: Sc in next 10 st only.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.
LEG (make 4)
With gray yarn
Round 1: 4 sc into magic ring – 4 sc.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Round 3-4: Sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.
EAR (make 2)
With gray yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring – 6 sc.
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Fold in half, pinch one end, and sew shut across 2 sts.
TAIL
With gray yarn
Ch 8, sl st in 3rd ch from hook and sl st across.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
TONGUE
With pink yarn
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring
Sl st into first sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
CROCHET BABY HIPPO ASSEMBLY
1. Sew Snout to Head. You’ll want to make the snout have a dent inward when you’re sewing the bottom portion of the snout to create that hippo shaped snout.
2. Sew 15mm Button Eyes onto Face. Placement: Right above the ends of the snout and 6 sts apart.
3. Sew Ears to Head.
4. Cut 2 small circles from pink felt. Glue to the inner part of the Ear with Fabri-tac.
5. Sew Tongue below Snout.
6. Sew Legs on bottom of Body. Make sure to stabilize body so that hippo can stand on its own.
7. Sew Tail to Back of Body.
8. Hide all Ends.