This is a knitting pattern for a Hearty Hippo stuffed toy. The head and ears are knitted flat (back and forth), but the body, legs and arms are knitted in the round on double pointed needles. The small heart on the chest is embroidered after the hippo is finished using a duplicate knit stitch.

MATERIALS: bright pink DK yarn - approximately: 30 - 40 g
A handful of lilac DK yarn used on legs and arms.

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to ensure that the stuffing will not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 15 cm/ 5.90’’
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 2.5 mm double pointed needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
2 x 8 mm safety eyes
x 2 removable sts markers
Stuffing
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
Work in the round
Cast off
Short rows
Duplicate knit stitch
Mattress knit stitch
Bullion embroidery knot

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!