If you're looking for a new hobby or a cute gift idea - making a crochet hippo! This tutorial takes you through each stage, from the soft snuggly body to the adorable little ears, making it easy to follow along. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find joy in seeing your very own plush hippo come to life.
Crochet Hippo Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- 2 balls of plush yarn (example: DOL from Yarn Art, Dolphin Baby from Himalaya, 100g, 120m)
- 4.5 mm crochet hook (for the head, arms, and ears)
- 6.5 mm crochet hook (for the body)
- Stitch marker
- Eye buttons (1.8 cm or 2 cm)
- Polyester fiber fill for stuffing
Head Pattern:
Start:
- Chain 7.
- Start from the second chain, make 5 single crochets (sc).
First Round:
- Mark the first stitch with a stitch marker.
- In the last chain, make 3 sc in the same chain.
- Crochet on the other side of the chain and make 1 sc in the next 4 chains.
- In the very last stitch, make 2 sc.
Following Rounds:
- Continue increasing and making sc as per the increases described in the video, shaping the muzzle and the head.
- After shaping the head, make two rounds of 38 sc each without increases.
- Start decreasing by removing every fifth stitch in the following round, then decrease in every fourth stitch, and so forth.
- Insert the safety eyes and finish stuffing the muzzle.
- Close the head with a yarn needle after the final decreases.
Ears Pattern:
Start:
- Make a magic ring using a 4.5 mm hook.
- Chain 1, then make 5 sc into the magic ring (6 sc including the chain).
Rounds:
- Increase each stitch in the next round to double the number of stitches.
- Make 1 sc in each stitch for two rounds.
- Decrease twice in the next round.
- Finish with a round of 1 sc in each stitch. Slip stitch at the end.
Arms Pattern:
Start:
- Make a magic ring.
- Make 6 sc into the magic ring and join with a slip stitch.
Following Rounds:
- Increase every stitch in the next round.
- Make 1 sc in each back loop only for 12 rounds.
- Fill with polyester fiber partially to shape the arms.
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