Cute Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Free Pattern
Designer: Nata Kurkina
Instagram: @nata_knitlove
Hi yarn lovers!
There’s something irresistibly sweet about handmade toys, and this Cute Crochet Hippo Amigurumi Free Pattern by the talented Nata Kurkina (@nata_knitlove) is no exception. With its round body, friendly face, and playful details, this charming hippo is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it. Whether you’re crafting it as a gift or adding a new piece to your amigurumi collection, this delightful design makes the process both fun and rewarding.
Designed with beginner-friendly steps and clear instructions, the pattern offers a smooth and enjoyable crochet experience from start to finish. The result is a soft, huggable hippo that’s full of character — perfect for kids and amigurumi fans of all ages.
Special thanks to Nata Kurkina for sharing this lovely pattern with the crochet community!
And don’t miss the end of the tutorial, where you’ll find even more adorable Amigurumi Hippo ideas to inspire your next creation.
Materials:
– YarnArt Jeans yarn light green No. 11, brown No. 40
– hook 2 mm
floss black
– eyes 8 mm
– brown satin ribbon 1.2 cm
– stitching needle
– filler
When using these materials, the height of the toy, taking into account the ears, is 17 cm.
Happy crocheting to everyone! And do not forget to indicate the author of the description.
Abbreviations
MR: Amigurumi Magic ring
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
slst : 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
AMIGURUMI HIPPO FREE PATTERN
Head
Light green yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. б inc = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc) *6 times = 18
4. 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5 times, 1 sc = 24
5. (3 sc, inc)*6 times = 30
6. 2 sc, inc. (4 sc, inc)*5times, 2 sc = 36
7. (5 sc, inc)*6 times = 42
8. 3 sc, inc. (6 sc, inc)*5 times, 3 sc = 48
9. (7 sc, inc)*6 times = 54
10. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5 times, 4 sc = 60
11. (9 sc, inc)*6 times = 66
12-21. (10 rows) 66 sc
22. (9 sc, dec)*6 times = 60
23. 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5 times, 4 sc = 54
24. (7 sc, dec)*6 times = 48
25. 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5 times, 3 sc = 42
26. (5 sc, dec)*6 times = 36
27. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5 times, 2 sc = 30, cut and fasten the yarn.
Place the eyes between 12-13 rows from the beginning of crocheting at a distance of 10 loops.
Muzzle
Light green yarn
1. 8 ch, 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 times, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc)*2 times = 28
4. 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3 times, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc)*2 times = 34
5. 3 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3 times, 5 sc, (3 sc, inc)*2 times = 40
6. 4 сб, 1 inc, 5 sc, (4 sc, inc)*3 times, 5 sc, (4 sc, inc)*2 times = 46
7-9. (3 rows) 46 sc
10. 4 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, (4 sc, dec)*3 times, 5 sc, (4 sc, dec)*2 times= 40
11-13. (3 rows) 40 sc, leave the yarn for sewing.
Handles (2 pcs.)
Light green yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 times = 18
4-6. (3 rows) 18 sc
7. (7 sc, dec)*2 times = 16
8. 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc=14
9-10. (2 rows) 14 sc
11. (5 sc, dec)*2 times =12
12-23. (12 rows) 12 sc
Fold in half and crochet 5 sc, leave yarn to sew on.
Ears (2 pcs.)
Light green yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc = 12
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 times = 18, leave the yarn 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 pcs.)
With light green yarn, crochet the muzzles on 3 loops: 1 sc; in 2 loop – 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc; 1 sc.
Legs (2 pcs.)
Brown yarn
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc = 12
3. (1 sc, inc)*6 times = 18
4-9. (6 rows) 18 sc
Cut and fasten the yarn on the first leg.
Continue the second leg with 3 ch. Next, we crochet the body, attaching the first leg.
Body
Brown yarn
1. 18 sc on 1 leg, 3 sc on ch, 18 sc on 1 leg, 3 sc on ch = 42
2. 18 sc, 3 inc, 18 sc, 3 inc = 48
3. (7 sc, inc)*6 times = 54
4. 4 sc, inc. (8 sc, inc)*5 times, 4 sc = 60
5. (9 sc, inc)*6 times = 66
6-17. (12 rows) 66 sc
18. (9 sc, dec)*6 times = 60
19-20. (2 rows) 60 sc
21. 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5 times, 4 sc = 54
22-23. (2 rows) 54 sc
24. (7 sc, dec)*6 times = 48
25-26. (2 rows) 48 sc
27. 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5 times, 3 sc = 42
28-29. (2 rows) 42 sc
30. (5 sc, dec)*6 times = 36
31-32. (2 rows) 36 sc
33. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5 times, 2 sc = 30
34. 30 sc, leave yarn for sewing
Tail
Light green yarn
1. 3 sc in MR
2. З inc = 6
3-4. (2 rows) 6 sc,fold in half and crochet.
2 sc, leave yarn to sew on.
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