Cuddly Crochet Amigurumi Cute Hippo Pattern

Craft a cute crochet amigurumi hippo with open arms, perfect as a cuddly gift, decoration, or plush friend for all ages!

Crochet Amigurumi Cute Hippo Pattern

A hippo with open arms, like offering you a warm hug! This crochet amigurumi hippo is an adorable, soft, and cuddly toy perfect for all ages. With its round belly, chubby legs, and cute little ears, it looks irresistibly sweet. You can use it as a gift, a decoration, or a comforting plush friend. Made with soft yarn, it feels cozy and huggable. Whether you want a playful companion or a cute handmade keepsake, this hippo is sure to bring joy and smiles!

Why Love This Pattern?

1. Simplicity and Accessibility: The pattern is designed to be simple, which makes it perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
2. Detailed Guidance: The step-by-step instructions provided are thorough and easy to understand. Each part of the hippo is broken down into manageable steps, with detailed explanations for each row.
3. Customizable: The pattern allows for some customization. Depending on the size of the crochet hook used (ranging from 3.0mm to 4.0mm), you can make different sizes of the hippo, giving you the flexibility to craft a hippo that's perfect for your needs.
4. Comprehensive Components: The pattern includes instructions for all parts of the hippo, including the head, body, arms, legs, snout, and ears.
5. Engaging and Fun: The process is enjoyable and engaging, providing not just a finished toy but also a rewarding crafting experience. The use of a magic ring to start many parts of the project keeps things interesting from the get-go.

How To Crochet Amigurumi Hippo

Materials

• Yarn (any kind)
• Safety eyes
• Embroidery needle
• Crochet hook (4.0 mm recommended, or use a smaller hook for a smaller animal, between 3 mm to 4 mm)
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc2tog)

Head

1. Magic ring:
   • 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • inc around (12 sts)
3. Round 3:
   • (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
4. Round 4:
   • (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
5. Round 5:
   • (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30 sts)
6. Rounds 6-14:
   • sc around (30 sts each)
7. Round 15:
   • (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
8. Round 16:
   • (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
9. Round 17:
   • (sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12 sts)
10. Stuff the head before continuing to the body.

Body

1. Round 18:
   • sc around (12 sts)
2. Round 19:
   • (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
3. Round 20:
   • sc around (18 sts)
4. Round 21:
   • (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
5. Round 22:
   • sc around (24 sts)
6. Round 23:
   • (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30 sts)
7. Rounds 24-29:
   • sc around (30 sts each)
8. Round 30:
   • (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
9. Round 31:
   • (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
10. Round 32:
    • (sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12 sts)
11. Round 33:
    • dec around (6 sts)
12. Finish the body. Weave in the ends.

Arms (make 2)

1. Magic ring:
   • 6 sc in magic ring (6 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • inc around (12 sts)
3. Round 3:
   • sc around (12 sts)
4. Round 4:
   • dec twice, sc 8 (10 sts)
5. Rounds 5-13:
   • sc around (10 sts each)
6. Round 14:
   • dec around (5 sts)
7. Stuff the arms and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2)

1. Chain 5
2. Round 1:
   • Starting from the second chain from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc 3 on the other side, 3 sc in last ch (12 sts)
3. Round 2:
   • sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 3 times (18 sts)
4. Round 3:
   • sc around (18 sts)
5. Round 4:
   • (3 sc, dec) repeat 3 times, sc 3 (15 sts)
6. Round 5:
   • (2 sc, dec) repeat 3 times, sc 3 (12 sts)
7. Rounds 6-13:
   • sc around (12 sts each)
8. Round 14:
   • dec around (6 sts)
9. Stuff the legs and leave a long tail for sewing.

Nose (Snout)

1. Chain 7
2. Round 1:
   • Starting from the second chain from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc 5 on the other side (12 sts)
3. Round 2:
   • inc around (24 sts)
4. Round 3:
   • (sc, inc) repeat around (36 sts)
5. Rounds 4-7:
   • sc around (36 sts each)
6. Round 8:
   • (sc, dec) repeat around (24 sts)
7. Round 9:
   • sc around (24 sts)
8. Round 10:
   • (sc, dec) repeat around (18 sts)
9. Finish the snout; leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2)

1. Magic ring:
   • 5 sc in magic ring (5 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • ch 1, sc 1, hdc 1, 2 hdc in next st, hdc 1, sc 1 (6 sts)
3. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7 of the head.
2. Attach the ears between rounds 5 and 7 of the head.
3. Position the snout between the ears and sew it on.
4. Attach the arms in line with the ears.
5. Attach the legs at the bottom of the body.
6. Optional: Add a tail with a simple chain.
7. Embroider nostrils and other face details.

Attach all parts together, ensuring everything is aligned properly. Sew securely and weave in any remaining ends.