Lilac Hippo Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the enchanting world of crochet, where creativity and craftsmanship come together to create delightful amigurumi. Today, we are thrilled to present the Hippo Crochet Pattern, designed by the talented artisan Andreia Miano. This pattern allows you to craft your very own lilac hippo, a charming addition to any crochet collection. As you dive into this project, you’ll find detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through each step. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this hippo crochet pattern is sure to inspire and delight. Let’s embark on this creative journey and bring your lilac hippo to life!

Materials:

• 1 skein of Amigurumi yarn – Colors: (lavender) and (violet)
• Safety eyes – 7mm
• Sewing needle
• Crochet hook – 3 mm
• Stuffing

Stitches Used:

• Single Crochet = sc
• Increase = inc
• Decrease = dec
• Chain = ch
• Popcorn Stitch = 5 double crochets (dc) in the same base stitch, remove the hook from the fifth stitch and insert it into the first dc. Yarn over and close the stitch, forming the popcorn stitch.

Head

With yarn lavender

1. Row 1: Make 8 ch, turn and start making the first sc in the second ch from the hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in the same base stitch, 5 sc, 2 sc in the same base stitch = 16 sc
2. Row 2: 1 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc = 22 sc
3. Row 3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) 3x, 5 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) 2x = 28 sc
4. Row 4: 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 inc, 9 sc, 1 inc = 34 sc
5. Row 5: 2 sc, 1 popcorn stitch, 7 sc, 1 popcorn stitch, 23 sc = 34 sc
6. Rows 6-9: 34 sc
7. Row 10: 3 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 23 sc = 32 sc
8. Row 11: 32 sc
9. Row 12: 3 sc, 6 inc, 23 sc = 38 sc
10. Row 13: 38 sc
11. Row 14: 1 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) 6x, 23 sc = 44 sc
12. Rows 15-18: 44 sc

Place the safety eyes between rows 13 and 14 with five stitches apart.
13. Row 19: (1 dec, 6 sc) 4x, 1 dec, 6 sc = 38 sc
14. Row 20: 28 sc, 2 dec = 36 sc
15. Row 21: 1 sc, 1 dec taking three stitches together, 5 sc = 30 sc
16. Row 22: 1 dec, 4 sc = 25 sc
17. Row 23: 1 dec, 3 sc = 20 sc
18. Row 24: 1 dec, 2 sc = 15 sc

Add stuffing.
19. Row 25: 1 dec, 1 sc = 10 sc
20. Row 26: 5 dec = 5 sc

Finish with a false magic ring.

Body
With yarn lavender

1. Row 1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
2. Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3. Row 3: 1 sc, 1 inc = 18 sc
4. Row 4: 2 sc, 1 inc = 24 sc
5. Row 5: 3 sc, 1 inc = 30 sc
6. Row 6: 4 sc, 1 inc = 36 sc
7. Row 7: 5 sc, 1 inc = 42 sc
8. Rows 8-15: 42 sc
9. Row 16: 5 sc, 1 dec = 36 sc
10. Row 17: 36 sc
11. Row 18: 4 sc, 1 dec = 30 sc
12. Row 19: 30 sc
13. Row 20: 3 sc, 1 dec = 24 sc
14. Rows 21-22: 24 sc
15. Row 23: 2 sc, 1 dec = 18 sc
16. Rows 24-25: 18 sc

Add stuffing.

Leg (2x)
Start with yarn violet

1. Row 1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
2. Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3. Row 3: 1 sc, 1 inc = 18 sc
4. Row 4: 2 sc, 1 inc = 24 sc
5. Row 5: 8 sc (1 popcorn stitch, 1 sc) 4x, 9 sc = 24 sc

Switch to yarn lavender.

Arm (2x)
Start with yarn violet

1. Row 1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
2. Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3. Row 3: 1 sc, 1 inc = 18 sc
4. Row 4: 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc = 21 sc
5. Row 5: 5 sc, (1 popcorn stitch, 1 sc) 4x, 7 sc = 21
   Switch to yarn lavender
6. Rows 6-9: 21 sc
7. Row 10: 2 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc = 18 sc
8. Rows 11-13: 18 sc
9. Row 14: 7 sc, 1 dec = 16 sc
10. Row 15: 16 sc
11. Row 16: 6 sc, 1 dec = 14 sc
12. Rows 17-19: 14 sc
    Add stuffing halfway.

Ear (4x – 2 of each color)

1. Row 1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
2. Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3. Row 3: 1 sc, 1 inc = 18 sc
   Join the two spheres with yarn lavender.

Tail
With yarn lavender

Make a cat tail with 3 stitches for 11 rows.
Cut 3 pieces of yarn about 10 cm long and attach to the tip of the tail.

Assembly:

• Attach the Head: Begin by sewing the head securely to the body.
• Sew the Arms: Next, position the arms on the third row from the neck and sew them in place.
• Position the Legs: Place the legs under the body, ensuring they are four rows forward from the center.
• Place the Ears: When positioning the ears, make sure they are on row 18 with 9 stitches apart.
• Embroider the Mouth: Use yarn 6161 to embroider the mouth below the nostrils between rows 4 and 5, creating a side smile.
• Add Eye Details: Additionally, make two lines next to the eyes—one below and another on the side—with yarn violet.
• Embroider the Belly Button: Furthermore, embroider the hippo’s belly button between rows 11 and 12 using yarn lavender.
• Attach the Tail: Finally, sew the tail to the back of the body.
• Apply Blush: If desired, you can apply blush to the cheeks for a finishing touch.

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