Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Tutorial For Baby Toys

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.