The Ryan the Rhino and Holly the Hippo Crochet Pattern with the Ballerina Mod is a PDF with detailed instructions with photographs to assist you in creating your own crochet Rhino and Hippo. The pattern is beginner friendly as there are no complex stitches required in the pattern, but knowledge of color changes is a plus. There is also a detailed step by step on how to do the color changes required though.

The 2-in-1 Hippo and Rhino amigurumi crochet pattern is the perfect project for all occasions whether it is a gift or for a product. This pattern will create the perfect crocheted Rhino and Hippo for markets and they work up very quickly for the seasoned crocheter. Please note, after purchase the purchaser may sell any Rhinos or Hippos they make using the pattern, but the pattern should not copied, resold, or redistributed in any way or form. Thank you for your understanding.

This crochet pattern is written in US Terms.

Materials and Tools:
Parfait Chunky or Similar Weight 6 Yarn: Primary color, Secondary Color, and Tertiary color for the Rhino. Only one color is needed for the Hippo.
Hook: 4.5 mm
20 mm Safety Eyes or preferred size
Polyfil
8 Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Glossary:
CH: Chain

BLO: Back Loop Only

BO: Bobble Stitch - Yarn Over and insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn Over and pull through two loops. Repeat three times until there are 4 loops on your hook and then Yarn Over and pull through all the loops on your hook.

Dc: Double Crochet

Dec: Decrease- insert hook into Front Loops only of the next two stitches. Yarn Over and Pull through two loops. Yarn Over and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.

FO: Finish Off by threading the tail through the Front Loop of the last round then pulling closed.

Inc: Increase - two single crochets in the same stitch.

Mr: Magic Ring

SC: Single Crochet

(sc, inc) x 6: Complete a sc and then an increase. Repeat 6 times.

Sl St: Slip Stitch

Measurements:
If using the same kind of yarn and hook, your finished Rhino or Hippo will measure approximately 9.5 inches tall from head to foot.