Fancy Female Hippo Amigurumi Free Pattern – Crochet Your Own Elegant Hippo Toy
Welcome, crochet enthusiasts! Today, we’re presenting you with a pattern that amigurumi lovers will adore: the Fancy Female Hippo Amigurumi. This free crochet pattern offers the perfect opportunity to unleash your creative talents. Crafting your own cute hippo requires just a bit of yarn, a few basic crochet techniques, and some patience.
The finished product of this elegant female hippo will not only captivate you but everyone who sees it. It’s a fantastic option to adorn your toy collection and also makes a wonderful gift for your loved ones. With our free crochet pattern, you can easily create your hippo with step-by-step instructions.
If you’re looking for a fun and creative crochet project, the Fancy Female Hippo Amigurumi is just for you. Get your yarn ready and grab your crochet hook. Are you ready to start? Well then, check out our step-by-step instructions to learn how to crochet this fantastic amigurumi hippo!
Materials:
Yarn Art Jeans yarn in milk, yellow, and blue colors
(50% cotton, 50% acrylic)
Crochet hook No. 3
Filling – polyester fiberfill
Two black plastic beads for eyes
A piece of cotton fabric for the skirt
Elastic for the skirt
Large needle for sewing parts together
Abbreviations:
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
PATTERN
Head:
Rows 1-3: Crochet around according to the diagram in the picture.
You should have a total of 40 sc.
Row 4: 1 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 19 sc (42 sc)
Row 5: 42 sc
Row 6: 6 sc, inc (48 sc)
Rows 7-12: 48 sc
Row 13: 6 sc, dec (42 sc)
Row 14: 42 sc
Row 15: 5 sc, dec (36 sc)
Row 16: 36 sc
Row 17: 4 sc, dec (30 sc)
Row 18: 3 sc, dec (24 sc)
Rows 19-21: 24 sc
Row 22: 3 sc, inc (30 sc)
Row 23: 4 sc, inc (36 sc)
Row 24: 5 sc, inc (42 sc)
Rows 26-30: 42 sc
Row 31: 5 sc, dec (36 sc)
Row 32: 4 sc, dec (30 sc)
Row 33: 3 sc, dec (24 sc)
Row 34: 2 sc, dec (18 sc)
Row 35: 1 sc, dec (12 sc)
Row 36: Continue decreasing until the hole is closed. The head is ready.
Body:
Crochet with milk-colored yarn:
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring
Row 2: 6 inc (12 sc)
Row 3: 1 sc, inc (18 sc)
Row 4: 2 sc, inc (24 sc)
Row 5: 3 sc, inc (30 sc)
Row 6: 4 sc, inc (36 sc)
Row 7: 5 sc, inc (42 sc)
Row 8: 6 sc, inc (48 sc)
Rows 9-11: 48 sc
Switch to blue yarn.
Rows 12-14: 48 sc
Switch to milk-colored yarn.
Rows 15-16: 48 sc
Row 17: 6 sc, dec (42 sc)
Switch to blue yarn.
Rows 18-20: 42 sc
Switch to milk-colored yarn.
Row 21: 5 sc, dec (36 sc)
Rows 22-23: 36 sc
Switch to blue yarn.
Row 24: 36 sc
Row 25: 4 sc, dec (30 sc)
Row 26: 30 sc
Switch to milk-colored yarn.
Rows 27-28: 30 sc
Row 29: 3 sc, dec (24 sc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing.
Back Legs:
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring
Row 2: 6 inc (12 sc)
Row 3: 1 sc, inc (18 sc)
Row 4: 2 sc, inc (24 sc)
Row 5: 3 sc, inc (30 sc)
Row 6: Crochet in the back loops only, 30 sc
Rows 7-9: 30 sc
Row 10: 3 sc, dec (24 sc)
Rows 11-13: 24 sc
Row 14: 2 sc, dec (18 sc)
Rows 15-17: 18 sc
Row 18: 1 sc, dec (12 sc)
Rows 19-24: 12 sc
Row 25: Decrease until the hole is closed. Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing. Crochet two pieces.
Front Legs:
Start with milk-colored yarn:
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring
Row 2: 6 inc (12 sc)
Row 3: 1 sc, inc (18 sc)
Row 4: 2 sc, inc (24 sc)
Row 5: Crochet in the back loops only, 24 sc
Rows 6-7: 24 sc
Switch to blue yarn.
Row 8: 24 sc
Row 9: 2 sc, dec (18 sc)
Row 10: 18 sc
Switch to milk-colored yarn.
Rows 11-12: 18 sc
Row 13: 1 sc, dec (12 sc)
Switch to blue yarn.
Rows 14-16: 12 sc
Switch to milk-colored yarn.
Rows 17-19: 12 sc
Row 20: Decrease until the hole is closed, cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing. Crochet two pieces.
Ears:
Row 1: 6 sc into a magic ring
Row 2: 6 inc (12 sc)
Row 3: 12 sc
Row 4: 1 sc, inc (18 sc)
Rows 5-6: 18 sc
Fold in half and crochet together with slip stitches. Crochet two pieces.
Assembly:
Sew the head to the body.
Sew the front legs to the sides.
Sew the back legs to the back.
Sew the ears to the head, folding and sewing them as shown.
Crochet two nostrils: 6 sc into a magic ring. Sew the nostrils to the muzzle.
Attach the eyes, embroider eyelashes and eyebrows.
Let’s start sewing the skirt.
Cut a rectangular piece of fabric of the desired size.
Hem the bottom of the fabric with a sewing machine.
Fold the top of the fabric to create an opening for inserting the elastic, then sew it.
Use a pin to thread the elastic through the opening, gather the skirt.
Fold both ends together and sew them.
The skirt is ready.
Dress it on your hippo.
Crochet a bow: In a magic ring: 4 ch, 6 dc with 2 yarn overs, 4 ch, sl st, 4 ch, 6 dc with 2 yarn overs, 4 ch, sl st, tighten to create a bow.
Sew it to the head.
Your hippo is ready!
Sincerely, – Diana Pacskun
