Free Winter Hippopotamus Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Fun
Welcome to the world of cuddly crochet creations! Dive into the joy of crafting with our free winter hippopotamus amigurumi pattern. This delightful project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With its charming design and snuggly appeal, this hippo will make a perfect companion for the chilly season ahead. Let’s grab our hooks and yarn, and let the crochet fun begin!
Height: 8.5 cm
Material: leftover yarn (blue, red, yellow, black)
Hook size 3.5, needles size 3.5-4 for the scarf
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain stitch
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
PATTERN
Muzzle:
Blue yarn.
Row 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring.
Row 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
Row 4: Inc, 7 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc. (21)
Row 5: 21 sc.
Row 6: 10 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc, inc. (24)
Row 7: 11 sc, 2 inc, 11 sc. (26)
Row 8: 11 sc, inc, 14 sc. (27)
Row 9: 27 sc.
Row 10: 10 sc, dec, 15 sc. (26)
Row 11: 9 sc, 2 dec, 13 sc. (24)
Row 12: 8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. (21)
Row 13: 7 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc, dec. (18)
Row 14: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
Row 15: (dec) repeat 6 times. (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Head:
Blue yarn.
Row 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring.
Row 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: 2 sc in each st around. (24)
Row 4: (5 sc, inc) repeat 4 times. (28)
Row 5: 28 sc.
Row 6: (6 sc, inc) repeat 4 times. (32)
Row 7: (7 sc, inc) repeat 4 times. (36)
Row 8: (8 sc, inc) repeat 4 times. (40)
Row 9: 40 sc.
Row 10: (19 sc, inc) repeat 2 times. (42)
Row 11-13: 42 sc.
Row 14: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (36)
Row 15: 36 sc.
Row 16: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
Fasten off and attach eyes using black yarn. Pin the muzzle to the head before sewing the eyes.
Sweater:
Red yarn, continue from the head.
Row 17: 30 sc.
Row 18: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (36)
Row 19: (11 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (39)
Row 20: (12 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (42)
Row 21: (13 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (45)
Row 22: (14 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (48)
Row 23: (15 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (51)
Row 24: 50 sc, inc. (51)
Row 25: 51 sc, inc. (52)
Row 26-27: 53 sc.
Row 28: 52 sc, inc. (54)
Row 29: Work in front loops only, (Ch, hdc, skip 1 st) across. (54)
Row 30: (Ch, hdc, skip 1 st) across. (54)
Sew the muzzle to the head and sew red buttons to the center of the sweater.
Lower body:
Blue yarn, work on the 29th row from the head, for back loops.
Row 1: 54 sc.
Row 2: 50 sc, dec. (52)
Row 3: 52 sc.
Row 4: 50 sc, dec. (51)
Row 5: 49 sc, dec. (50)
Row 6: (23 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (48)
Row 7: (22 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (46)
Row 8: (21 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (44)
Row 9: (20 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (42)
Row 10: (19 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (40)
Divide into two parts, leaving 2 stitches free in the middle (one in the middle of the front and one in the middle of the back).
Legs (continue separately):
Row 11: 19 sc.
Dec in the next 3 rows at the inner part of each leg.
Row 12: sc, dec. (18)
Row 13: sc, dec. (17)
Row 14: sc, dec. (16)
Close the gap between the legs, sew both free stitches together (left when dividing legs) with blue yarn.
Switch to yellow yarn.
Continue to sc until reaching the middle front loop of the leg. If you crochet outside the leg, sc until 2nd stitch from the middle front loop of the leg. (See diagram).
Row 15: inc hdc, hdc, inc hdc, 13 sc. (18)
Row 16: inc hdc, 3 hdc, inc hdc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc. (21)
Row 17: inc hdc, 5 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. (9)
Counting all stitches around the leg should give you 23 stitches.
Sole (2 parts):
Yellow yarn.
Row 1: Ch 4.
Row 2: 2 sc, inc (in the last ch), 1 sc, inc. (7)
Row 3: 2 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, inc. (12)
Row 4: 3 sc in the next st, inc, 9 sc, inc. (16)
Row 5: 3 inc, 3 sc in the next st, 11 sc, 3 sc in the next st, sl st. (23) Leave a tail for sewing.
Arms (2 parts):
Yellow yarn.
Row 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring.
Row 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: 11 sc, inc. (13)
Row 4: 12 sc, inc. (14)
Row 5: 13 sc, inc. (15)
Row 6: 15 sc.
Row 7: (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 8 sc, close with a single crochet. (13)
Row 8: 13 sc.
Sleeves (2 parts):
Red yarn.
Row 9: 13 sc.
Row 10: hdc in back loops only. (13)
Row 11: 13 hdc.
Row 12-21: 13 sc.
Row 22: 11 sc, dec. (12)
Row 23: (4 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (10)
Row 24: (3 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (8)
Row 25: (2 sc, dec) repeat 2 times. (6)
Sew to the body.
Hat:
Y – yellow, R – red, B – blue.
Row 1: Y. Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring, sl st.
Row 2: R. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: B. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. (24)
Row 4: Y. Ch 1, (5 hdc, inc hdc) repeat 4 times. (28)
Row 5: R. Ch 1, (6 hdc, inc hdc) repeat 4 times. (32)
Row 6: B. Ch 1, (7 hdc, inc hdc) repeat 4 times. (36)
Row 7: Y. Ch 1, (8 hdc, inc hdc) repeat 4 times. (40)
Row 8: R. Ch 1, (9 hdc, inc hdc) repeat 4 times. (44)
Row 9: B. 44 sc. Sew to the head.
Ears (2 parts):
Blue yarn.
Row 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, skip 1 st, 2 dec, 1 sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, skip 1 st, 4 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 sc, dec, sl st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach the ears to the hat.
Scarf:
Knit with needles, cast on 8 stitches, knit 148 rows alternating colors (4 rows of each).
