Cute crochet hippo. Summer crochet pattern. hippopotamus pattern

Easy crochet pattern with step by step process photos which is helpful for beginners.

My name is Kateryna and I’m from Ukraine. I’m a toy maker and crochet pattern designer. This pattern is my original design. It consists of 29 pages of step by step crocheting instructions with quality photos and short videos with crochet tips.

The pattern doesn’t contain crochet lessons. You need to have basic crochet skills and good knowledge of crochet terminology.

The pattern is the property of the designer and any copying and distribution (partial or complete) is prohibited!

You can use the finished toy to your own discretion.

Please credit me @Puffy.Bunny as the pattern designer when sharing you finished work on Instagram. Thank You!

The size of the finished toy with the use of recommended materials and 4.0 mm crochet hook: ~27 cm (~10.6 inches) high (from legs to ears) .
Pay attention that in case of using materials other than listed your toy size will differ from mine.

Recommended materials and tools:

1. Plush yarn 100 gr/120 m (#6 Super Bulky). I use Himalaya Dolphin Baby #80351(grey – 1-1.5 of a skein), #80303 (light pink).
2. Cotton or semicotton yarn in grey color for tightening, black color for embroidery, suitable color for swimsuit and hat crocheting. I use YarnArt Jeans 50gr/160 m #46 (grey), #53 (black), #59 (fuchsia), #35 (yellow), #01 (white), YarnArt Jeans Crazy 50gr/160 m #7205 .
3. 4.0 mm crochet hook (US size G/6) or any other suitable for your crocheting density.
4. 2.5 mm crochet hook (US size C/2) for hat and swimmsuit crocheting.
5. Filling (hollofiber or fiberfill for stuffing).
6. 20 mm safety eyes.
7. Eyelashes and glue.
8. Dry pastel in pink color and brush for makeup for toning cheeks and inner part of ears.
9. Yarn needle, pins, stitch marker and scissors.