Cute hippo is a wonderful gift for your family and friends

-Digital file (this is a crochet PDF pattern) CANNOT be returned or exchanged for another file.Language of the pattern - English. Crochet terms - US.

-This pattern doesn’t contain basic crocheting lessons. You need to have basic crocheting skills to use this pattern. The pattern is my authoring. Level of difficulty: intermediate.

-This pattern is only for free personal use. You are not allowed to translate, sell or distribute this pattern without my permission, please send a direct link to whoever wants to share this pattern. You are free to sell your finished product.

Height of the hippo: 29-30 cm (11.42-11.81 in).

You may use any yarn to make this toy, just make sure to use correct hook size with your yarn.

You will need following or similar materials to crochet the hippo as on the picture:

1. Yarn: YarnArt Jeans No15 or No16 (1 skein ) YarnArt Jeans No48 or No87 (2 skein ) YarnArt Jeans No01 or No62 (1 skein ) YarnArt Jeans No88 or No86 (for Hippo nails) (some yarn) YarnArt Jeans No40 or No71 (for Hippo belt) (some yarn)
2. Crochet hook size 2
3. Toy filler
4. Sewn black eyes size 12-13 mm (0,47-0.51 in)
5. Glue
6. Two white felt discs, diameter is 1,3-1,5 cm (0.51-0.59 in)
7. Plush yarn for ears and nostrils Alize Softy No 340 - powder
8. Long needle
9. Scissors
10. Button, anchor
11. Blue ribbon for beret
12. Two sewn buttons that snap(for a scarf)
13. Dental floss for thread attachment of legs(or thread in body color).

You are most welcome to contact me if you have any questions about the pattern. I would love to see you finished toy as well.

Kind regards,
Katya