Crochet Hippo Gosh Amigurumi

Create your very own adorable amigurumi hippo with this crochet pattern! This charming project is perfect for those who love to crochet and want to try their hand at making a cute stuffed animal. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this lovable hippo to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work on each tiny detail. You can customize your hippo with different colors and embellishments to give it a unique personality that reflects your own style. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift for a friend, this crochet hippo is sure to be a cherished keepsake that brings joy for years to come. So grab your crochet hook and get ready to create a one-of-a-kind amigurumi hippo that will capture the hearts of everyone who sees it!

Materials:

– Yarnart Jans yarn light green No. 11, brown No. 40
– hook 2 mm
– black floss
– eyes 8 mm
– brown satin ribbon 1.2 cm
– stitching needle
– filler

Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
ll – lift loop
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only

BL : Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).

Head
Light green yarn
1. 6sc in MR
2. 6inc= 12 sc
3. (1sc, inc) *6 =18
4. 1sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc = 24
5. (Зsc, inc)*6 = 30
6. 2sc, inc, (4 sc, inc}*5, 2 sc = 36
7. (5 sc, inc}*6 = 42
8. Зsc, inc, (6 6ы, inc}*5, 3 sc = 48
9. (7sc, inc}*6 =54
10. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc}*5, 4 sc = 60
11. (9 sc, inc}*6 = 66
12-21. (10 rounds) 66 sc
22. (9 sc, dec)*6 = 60
23. 4 sc, dec, (8 с6, dec)*5, 4 sc = 54
24. (7 sc, dec}*6 = 48
25. 3 sc, dec, (6 с6, dec)*5, 3 sc = 42
26. (5 sc, dec}*6 = 36
27. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc = 30, cut and fasten the yarn.

Place the eye between 12-13 rows from the beginning of crochetting at a distance of 10 loops.

Muzzle
Light green yarn
1. 8ch, in the 2nd loop from the hook 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, 5 sc, 1 inc= 16
2. 1 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc=22
3. 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc)*2 =28
4. 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc)*2 = 34
5. З sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3, 5 sc, (3 sc, inc}*2 =40
6. 4 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (4 sc, inc)*3, 5 sc, (4 sc, inc}*2 = 46
7-9. (3 rounds) 46 sc
10. 4 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, (4 sc, dec)*3, 5 sc, (4 sc, dec)*2 = 40
11-13. (3 rounds) 40 sc, leave the yarn for sewing.

Arms (2 parts)
Light green yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc= 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 = 18
4-6. (3 rounds) 18 sc
7. (7 sc, dec)*2 = 16
8. 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc=14
3-10. (2 rounds) 14 sc
11. (6 sc, dec)*2=12
12-23. (12 rounds) 12 sc
Fold in half and crochet 5 sc, leave the yarn for sewing.

Ears (2 parts)
Light green yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6inc=12
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 = 18, leave the thread for sewing. Fold the ears in half and connect at the base with a couple of stitches, sew to the head between 7 and 8 rows.

Nostrils (2 parts)
Tie the muzzles on 3 loops with light green yarn: 1 sc; in 2 loop – 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc; 1 sc.

Legs (2 parts)
Brown yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc=12
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 = 18
4-9. (6 rounds) 18 sc
Cut and fasten the thread on the first leg.
Continue the second leg 3 ch. Next, we knit the body, attaching the first scabbard.

Body
Brown yarn
1. 18 sc on 1 leg, 3 sc on ch, 18 sc on 2 leg, 3 sc on ch = 42
2. 17 sc, 3 inc, 18 с6, 3 inc = 48
3. (7 sc, inc)*6 = 54
4. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc = 60
5. (9 sc, inc)*6 = 66
6-17. (12 rounds) 66 sc
18. (9 sc, dec)*6 = 60
19-20. (2 rounds) 60 sc
21. 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 с6 = 54
22-23. (2 rounds) 54 sc
24. (7 sc, dec)*6 = 48
25-26. (2 rounds) 48 sc
27. 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc = 42
28-29. (2 rounds) 42 sc
30. (5 sc, dec)*6 = 36
31-32. (2 rounds) 36 sc
33. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc = 30
34. 30 sc, leave the yarn for sewing.

Tail
Light green yarn
1. 3sc in MR
2. З inc=6

3-4. (2 rounds) 6 sc, fold in half and crochet 2 sc, leave thread to sew on.