Welcome to the cuddly and colorful world of amigurumi! 🦛✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Hippo—a huggable and vibrant creation perfect for plush lovers, playful décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting soft and expressive designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up adorable animals, experimenting with multi-colored yarn effects, or simply want to add a sweet hippo to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with rounded features, tiny ears, and a delightful mix of colors! 💖
This design embraces soft textures, cheerful hues, and charming details to bring a lovable and eye-catching presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Hippo turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out pastel blends, bold rainbows, or soothing neutrals, and let’s stitch up a delightful hippo! 🦛
🦛 Amigurumi Hippo Crochet Pattern
Say hello to this huggable, colorful amigurumi hippo! With soft rounded features, adorable tiny ears, and a sweet, multi-colored yarn effect, this hippo is a perfect cuddle buddy for kids or a cheerful addition to your plushie collection. Whether you’re using variegated yarn or picking your own palette, this hippo is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Involves basic shapes, working in the round, and simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 inches) tall when seated, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight variegated yarn or yarn in:
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Color A: Multicolor (or desired main color)
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Color B: Light Beige (for foot soles and nostrils)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: Embroidery thread for nostrils and smile
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
Using main color:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42)
19. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
20. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
21. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
22. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, about 8 sts apart
Stuff head firmly
23. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
24. dec x6 (6)
FO, close and weave in
🐽 Snout
Using main color:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
4–8. sc around (24)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Use contrast yarn or embroidery thread to stitch 2 nostrils near the top of the snout
Stuff lightly and sew onto lower half of the head
🦷 Body
Using main color:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
10–22. sc around (48)
23. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
24. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
25. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
26. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
27. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
28. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
29. dec x6 (6)
FO and close hole
💪 Arms (Make 2)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–10. sc around (18)
11. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
12–16. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
FO and leave tail to sew to sides of body
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Sole with Color B:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO
Leg (Main Color):
Join to sole and work in BLO:
Round 1: sc around (18)
2–7. sc around (18)
8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
9–13. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly
FO and leave long tail for sewing
Sew both legs to bottom of body in seated position
👂 Ears (Make 2)
MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
sc around (9)
FO and flatten slightly
Sew onto top of head, slightly angled outward
🧷 Finishing Touches
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Embroider a gentle smile with embroidery thread just under the snout.
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Lightly blush the cheeks if desired.
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Position arms and legs to give the hippo a cuddly, relaxed seated pose.
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Weave in all ends and trim.
This adorable hippo is not just cute but endlessly customizable with different yarn colorways! Great for baby gifts, nursery decor, or just a snuggly handmade friend. 🧸🌈
