If you are looking to employ a fun playtime companion or a late night cuddle buddy then this tiny crochet hippo is the right choice for the job. Make your own adorable toy with our Tiny Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Pattern. Find free online version of the pattern below!
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To crochet this amigurumi hippo you need:
- Fine (4 ply) semi-cotton yarn – Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m / 50 g)
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Sewing needle and scissors
The finished amigurumi hippo is about 10 cm (3.9″) tall. Please pay attention that the size of finished crochet toy can be different, if you use the yarn of other weight.
Skill level: easy
If you love other tiny crochet animals, you can find amigurumi patterns by following the links:
Tiny Bear and Bunny crochet patterns
Tiny Fox Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Elephant Crochet Pattern
Tiny Deer Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Dragon Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Fox Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Puppy Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Kitty Cat Crochet Pattern
Tiny Giraffe Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Lion Crochet Pattern
Tiny Monkey Crochet Pattern
Tiny Koala Amigurumi Pattern
Tiny Crochet 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 instructions in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Crochet amigurumi hippo in continuous rounds using a stitch marker.
Head:
Crochet with turquoise 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: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8-13: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and Rnd 11 (5 stitches in between the eyes).
Rnd 15: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 16: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 18: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Add more stuffing. The head is done, continue working on the body.
i have made so many of these wonderful pattern from amigurumi today but im super excited to start making all the littles im starting with the hippo 🙂 Great patterns thankyou
Hi, can you tell me what TR stands for when crocheting the skirt please. Thank you.
Hi 🙂 Tr = treble crochet
Thanks amigurumi.today, this pattern is very easy, I’m very happy crochet the tiny hippo and all theirs tiny’s friends
The cutest amigurumi ever. Thank you very much for all the adorable patterns.
thank you Ilene
superbes modeles bravo
Can you explain the bow a bit better please. Tried it now 3 times and just can’t work it out..
Thanks
Sonja
Very nice ideas are awesome need more patterns
Erg leuk allemaal
HG odiel.
such a lovely little friend!!! <3
Thank you so much for the pattern.
Excelente trabajo, gracias por compartir su talento. Buen día.
Soooooooo cute
I was looking forward to get this pattern
Thank you so much