This lovely Cuddle Me Hippo amigurumi will bring a smile to any face! She’s a super friendly playmate. Her hobbies include cuddling, dancing and going on exciting adventures. This little cutie can definitely make its owner happy!
Create your own crochet hippo with our step-by-step Cuddle Me Hippo Amigurumi Pattern!
Supplies:
- Semi-cotton yarn Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m / 50 g) in blue and pink
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Scissors and sewing needle
In case you use the specified yarn and hook, your Cuddle Me Hippo amigurumi will be about 16 cm (6.3″) tall. Note that your toy can be larger if you use thicker yarn and bigger hook.
Skill level: intermediate
You can find other crochet patterns of the Cuddle Me Toy collection following the links:
Cuddle Me Fox Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Elephant Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Monkey Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Lion Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Panda Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Bear Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Hippo
Free amigurumi pattern
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
(..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Work in continuous rounds (vs. joined rounds) using a stitch marker.
Head:
Crochet with blue yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7-11: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 13-14: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 11 and Rnd 12, at the distance of 5 stitches between the eyes.
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 19: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff with fiberfill.
Ears (make 2):
Crochet with blue yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle:
Crochet with blue yarn.
9 ch, further, crochet in spiral working on both sides of the foundation chain.
Rnd 1: 2 sc in the second ch from hook, sc in next 6 st, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st, sc in next st where you started the round [18]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 2 times, sc in next 6 st, (inc) x 3 times, sc in next 6 st, inc [24]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 24 st [24]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
Work with blue yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 7-8: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 9: sc in next 5 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [11]
Rnd 10: sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [10]
Rnd 11-19: sc in all 10 st [10]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff only the half of the arms.
Legs (make 2):
Crochet with blue yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: sc in all 18 st in back loops only [18]
Rnd 5-8: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 10-13: sc in all 16 st [16]
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Don’t fasten off after finishing the second leg. Stuff legs with fiberfill and continue crocheting the body.
Body:
Crochet 2 ch from the second leg and join it with the first one with sl st.
Rnd 1: sc in next 16 st of the first leg, sc in next 2 ch, sc in next 16 st of the second leg, sc in next 2 ch (opposite side) [36]
Rnd 2: sc in next 34 st, (inc) x 2 times [38]
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 32 st, inc, sc in next 4 st [40]
Rnd 4-8: sc in all 40 st [40]
Rnd 9: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 17 st, dec, sc in next 11 st [38]
Rnd 10: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in next 11 st [36]
Rnd 11: sc in all 36 st in back loops only [36]
Rnd 12: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in net 9 st [34]
Rnd 13: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in next 8 st [32]
Rnd 14: sc in all 32 st [32]
Rnd 15: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 14 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [30]
Rnd 16: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 12 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [28]
Rnd 17: sc in all 28 st [28]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 4 times [24]
Rnd 19: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 20: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 4 times [20]
Rnd 21: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 4 times [16]
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the head. Stuff with fiberfill.
Skirt:
Crochet with pink yarn in front loops of Rnd 10 of the body:
Rnd 1: 2 ch, 2 dc in the same stitch, further – make 3 dc in each st, and finish with sl st.
Rnd 2: 2 ch, dc in the same stitch, further – 2 dc in each st, and finish with sl st.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Bow:
Make a magic ring and crochet 2 ch, 3 dc in magic ring, 2 ch, sl st in magic ring, 2 ch, 3 dc in magic ring, 2 ch, sl st in magic ring. Pull the yarn tail left at the beginning to close the ring. Wrap the yarn thread over the middle of the bow and tie a knot.
Assembly:
1. Sew muzzle to the head between Rnd 12 and Rnd 17.
2. Fold each ear in half and sew the edges together up to the middle. Sew the ears to the head at a distance of 4 stitches from each other.
3. Sew arms and head to the body.
4. Sew bow on the top of the head, near the ear.
Hope you have enjoyed this Cuddle Me Hippo Amigurumi Pattern. Let us know if you have any questions regarding the pattern.
We love it. Trying to make hippo. Is there any video tutorial how to make your cuddle me animals? I am in love with hippo. Thank you for pattern.
Thank you for the cute cuddle me hippo pattern. Made her purple with a neon green tutu and bow.
Hi, love your patterns! I am a beginner and don’t understand how to crochet the skirt. How do i start and how do I do 2 dc in the same stitch?
Please crochet 2 dc in the point where you started 2 ch.
I love all these patterns I have almost everyone of them for my kids they are just so cute and quick to make thank you for sharing the patterns with everyone I can’t wait to make some more
Thank you, Nikki! 🌹💕
I’ve bought and made several of your patterns. They are absolutely adorable!
Thank you, Sheila 🙂
I am a beginner and i am trying to understand the muzzle part. Do you have images on how to go on the muzzle in spiral? I don’t quite understand how to make it the way it looks in your finished product. An image of the stitches after the chain and then a few rows later would help!
Thank you!
Hi Nancy 🙂 Please have a look at this picture https://amigurumi.today/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screenshot_21.png
Gracias x Compartir tus creaciones eres muy amable
What is your policy for selling the finished products using your cuddle me animals?
You are more than welcome to sell finished crochet toys made with the help of our patterns, giving a credit to our website, but no more than 50 items per month 🙂
Thank you for your beautiful free patterns , I have just made the cuddly hippo . I found the muzzle a bit small the pattern says 3 rows but when I look at your sample I can see 4 rows . I am making a second one and will try 4 rows on the muzzle . I have enjoyed making the cuddly dancing hippo.
Totally loved it, made it but in pink and it got mistaken for a pig so I slightly changed her snout and ears and added a curly tail. It was a fail on my side but she looks adorable both ways!!! 😍 thank you for the pattern I really REALLY loved it 😊
Hice el hipopotamo y quedó precioso muchas gracias por el patrón.
Gracias!
Hi do you stuff the muzzle
Yes 🙂
Excelente patrón y muy fácil de seguir las instrucciones!
Gracias por compartir. Ya hice el osito ahora a tejer esta hermosa hipopótamo!
Excelente patrón, gracias por compartir. Son muy fáciles de seguir las instrucciones.
Ya hice el oso ahora a hacer esta hermosa hipopótamo!!!
Gracias!!!! 🌷💕
Hi!
Lovely pattern so far 🙂
I’m starting now the body. How are we supposed to add the skirt if in round 10 we work on both loops? Is it better to, when on that round, make the skirt and then continue with the body or should we first do the whole body and then do the skirt? If second choice, how are we going to know were to do it?
Best regards,
Mercè
Hi Mercè, after making Rnd 11 of the body you should get front loops of Rnd 10 unworked. Use them to crochet the skirt for your hippo 🙂
Many thanks for this amazing pattern! I’m just finishing of the body and will attempt the skirt next. I’m an absolute beginner and unfortunately don’t understand how to start the skirt. How do I make 2dc in the same stitch? Is that in the second stich of the 2ch? For the 3 dc do I go all the way around again?
It is a foundation of 2 ch (not the next st). As for the second question – crochet 3 dc in every stitch till the end of the round and finish with sl st.
Do you have a book with your cuddle me patterns in I live in Australia I do all my patterns in USA version
Hi Nita, we release only pdf versions of the patterns. You can buy them in our store >> http://shop.amigurumi.today
Hi, where am i supposed to do the second round of the skirt? On the first round of the skirt or on the body of hippo?
Hi 🙂 On the first round of the skirt.
Hi!! beautiful pattern!! I am having problems crocheting the body, I don’t understand how the body stay open as I am crocheting, because mine only the part with he legs has an opening for stuffing. Can you help me?
Hi Luisa, which round is difficult? The body is started after both legs are finished. You just need to join them together and crochet around both legs at the same time in accordance with the pattern.
I made this, it is awesome and i love it! I love the tutu the best!! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern.
Helen
Thank you, Helen, for your feedback! 😊❤🌸
I started crocheting 4 days ago and I’m literally “hooked”. This will be my first large project.
Your instructions are very easy to follow and your photos help a lot; and although I could read the latter just fine on the site, I will buy the PDF file to support your generosity!
Thanks!!!
Thank you so much, Omar, for your kind support! 🌹💖
I am making this hippo with super chunky wool and size 8 hook. It’s HUGE but so cute
Thank you for such an amazing pattern.
I am going to make your adorable hippo but l cannot work with such a small hook due to arthritis in my hands, my best will be a 3 1/2mm. My problem is what size eyes would you recommend l use?
Thank you in advance
Darius Brookes
UK
Hi Doris, you can determine the eye size after making the half of the head or a bit more 🙂
Super cute and easy to make. Made one as a gift in grey with a green skirt and they loved it! Thank you for the pattern!
Thank you for the feedback 🌷💕
I want to know what does it mean in the skirt part when you say “further”, that part is really confunsing! please!
It’s simply a sequence of actions, like the word “onwards” 🙂
hi
i’ll love to translate this patterns in dutch if you are oke with it … please let me know.. thank you
Hi Birgit, translation in other languages is not allowed. Hope for understanding 🙂
Nice pattern
Gorgeous pattern. Absolutely love it.
Gorgeous pattern. Well written out and very easy to follow.
Easy to follow, adorable toy! I’ve already made two of them.
This crochet toy is delightful to make and the instructions are written pretty well. This designers imagination deserves an A+!
Really pleased with this easy to follow pattern
Great pattern. Good instructions and easy to follow
Great pattern! It was easy to follow and the pictures were helpful, too. Thank you!
Have been looking for a while for such crochet pattern to make, this little fellow looks great.
Gorgeous pattern , very happy how it turned out ..xx
Just adorable, great instructions! Too cute!
Already done! So cute and easy! Make you want to hug him, despite the teeth! Thank you!
Muito obrigada por tanta generosidade, amo fazer, e mesmo não podendo pagar, as instrução da pagina é maravilhosa!! nessa do hipopótamo eu só tive duvida quanto ao 8 pontos da 4ª carreiras mais deduzi e deu tudo certo!! Parabéns! amo vcs
Gracias! 💖🌹
I love how it goes into details about everything. This is my first amigurumi I’m making. So excited about it. I will post a picture when I’m done!
the link said free patterns but when I got here I can’t copy and paste and when you click the pdf button it wants you to pay!
Hi Desa 🙂 You can view the patterns for free on our website and mobile app. PDF version itself is not free. Because it takes a lot of time to prepare the patterns. So, in spite of this fact all people who can’t pay for PDF patterns can view them on the website and make wonderful toys. We don’t hide the instructions. Hope for your understanding 🙂
Thank you for sharing your patterns! They are so cute and have made me ready to pick my crochet hook back up after several months of not crocheting. I love to crochet amigurumis to give as gifts.
At least allow copy and paste so I can increase the size of the print to make it easier to read while I crochet. Thanks
Excelentes trabajos muy uilles los patrones
Muy lindos los cuddle me, hice cuddle me elefante y la labor me quedo padrisima, gracias por los patrones muy utiles.
I request u Pls make disney characters all i love disney chracters