Crochet Briley the Hippo

Crochet Briley the Hippo is a charming amigurumi pattern loved by crafters of all skill levels. This cuddly creation brings joy with its adorable design and soft texture, making it a delightful project for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their crochet collection. With detailed instructions and colorful yarn choices, crafting Briley is a fun and rewarding experience that results in a lovable hippo companion to brighten up any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face as you bring Briley to life stitch by stitch.

Materials-

Red Heart Worsted weight Yarn Orchid (1/2 skein)
Red Heart Worsted weight Bright Yellow (1/2 skein)
Red Heart Worsted weight Baby Pink (4 yards)
Red Heart Worsted weight Pretty 'N Pink (1 yard per Nostril)
Red Heart Worsted weight Black (1 yard per Eye)
Red Heart Worsted weight White (scraps)
Crochet hook size H

Body (Make 2)-
With Orchid and H hook, ch 31.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sc, counting ch bump of first st) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across, and in top of ch bump of first st. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off Orchid, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Bright Yellow. Work sc2tog over first 2 sc 1 sc in each sc until last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (28 sc)
Row 17- Insert hook into first reduced st, pull up a loop, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, complete an sc2tog over these two loops, 1 sc in each sc till last sc, insert hook into last sc and pull up a loop, insert hook in top of last reduced sc of previous row, and work an sc2tog over those two loops. (26 sc)
Row 18- Rep row 15. (24 sc)
Row 19- Rep row 15. (22 sc)
Row 20- Rep row 15. (20 sc)
Row 21- Rep Row 15. (18 sc)
Row 22- Rep Row 15. (16 sc)
Row 23- Rep Row 15. (14 sc)
Row 24- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (14 sc)
Row 25- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (16 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 26- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (18 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 27- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (20 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 28- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (22 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 29- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (24 sc)
Row 30- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 31- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Roq 32- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 33 to 34- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 35- 1 sc in each sc across. (30 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arms (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc) Fasten off, weave in ends.
Stuff as you go!
Rnd 7- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Stuff Arms and sew to sides of Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Legs (Make 2)-
With Orchid and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Stuff as you go!
Rnds 5 to 14- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to
sew with.
Stuff Legs and sew them to Body as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Muzzle-
With Baby Pink, ch 9.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch till last ch, 2sc in last ch (8 sc, counting ch bump of first st). Working on foundation loops of ch on the opposite side, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (18 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc of rnd. (22 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc)
Rnd 4-1 sc in each sc around. (22 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Nostrils (Make 2)-
With Pretty 'N Pink and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (6 sc)
Pin Nostrils on Muzzle and sew in place using tail. Fasten off and secure inside of Muzzle.
Mouth-
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider a straight line 1 row below Nostrils and running between the two Nostrils. Fasten off and secure inside of Muzzle.
Stuff Muzzle and Pin to lower part of Head. Sew in place using tail. Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.
Eyes (Make 2)-
With Black and H hook, ch 2.
Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (6 sc)
Pin Eyes on top of Muzzle and sew in place using tails, make 2 straight stitches as you go for Eyelashes (this is optional). Fasten off and weave in tail inside of Head.

Tail-
With Orchid and H hook ch 25.
Row 1- 2 sc in third ch from hook (counts as 3 sts including ch bump of first st as an sc), 1 sc in next ch, *3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, rep from * across. (44 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Weave in beginning tail. Center Tail on Back of Body, right under the top row of the Orchid section of Body. Fasten off, secure inside of Body (you will have to dig a bit into the stuffing).
Ears (Make 2)-
With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (11 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. DO NOT STUFF EARS!
Sew Eras to corners of Head. Fasten off, weave in tails.
Stuff Arms and sew in place as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!