Happy Hippo The Hippopotamus is always happy to receive hugs. In return, he will supply you with endless smiles. This pattern is written row-by-row using US crochet terms, along with crochet diagrams, step-by-step photos, and a conversion chart to UK terms.
FORMAT & LANGUAGE: • English • PDF, 16 pages, 10.9 MB (mobile devices friendly)
CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS: • Intermediate • Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet, working in rows and in the round, amigurumi joining technique, increasing, decreasing, sewing.
SIZE: Approximately 32” (81.3 cm) including ears.
TOOLS & MATERIALS you will need: • Bernat Blanket / Brights Big Ball Yarn; Weight: 6 / Super bulky; Qty: 2 1⁄2 skeins of Busy Blue for hippo, 1⁄2 skein of Race Car Red or any other color for scarf, a small amount of White for hooves and Baby Blue for ears • Bernat Super Value Yarn; Weight: 4 / Medium / Worsted; A small amount of Black, White, and Peony Pink • Bulky yarn needle / tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Polyester stuffing - approximately 45 oz (1.3 kg) • Crochet hooks: 5.5 mm (I), 8 mm (L)
GAUGE: 9 sc X 8.5 rows = 4” X 4” (10 X 10 cm), working with an 8 mm (L) hook and Bernat Blanket yarn.
