ENGLISH Pattern ~ Winnie the Hippocampus Crochet Pattern

Winnie the hippocampus is a perky little mermaid horse who is always ready to play! If you love mythical amigurumi creatures, Winnie’s pattern is a must-have for your collection!

The 16-page pattern has more than 50 pictures to guide you in making your hippocampus. Winnie’s special feature is her easy-to-make moveable head, which only requires a button!

This pattern involves shaping, surface crochet, and also requires making French knots (step-by-step pictures are included for how to make the French knots).

LANGUAGE: English (US crochet terms)

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (not recommended for beginners)

SIZE: approx. 6.25” (16cm) tall (using sport weight yarn and 2.5mm hook)

MATERIALS NEEDED:
-Crochet Hook: 2.5mm
-Yarn: Omega Sinfonia sport weight yarn in 3 colors
-Small amount of black, white, and green sport weight yarn for eye details
-Polyester Stuffing
-Safety Eyes
-Button for the moveable head
-Stitch Markers
-Pins
-Tapestry Needle
-Embroidery Needle (for eye details)
-Scissors
-Measuring Tape or Ruler
-Small Pliers (for French knots-optional, but very helpful!)

SAFETY NOTE
This toy is not for children under 3 years old since the safety eyes are considered a choking hazard.