Adorable Pygmy Hippo Amigurumi Pattern

Description:

Create your own cute pygmy hippo amigurumi with this fun and easy crochet pattern. Perfect for amigurumi enthusiasts of all skill levels!

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in gray, 100g (3.5 oz, 200m)
• Crochet Hooks: US G/6 (UK 8, 4mm) crochet hook
• Safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st - slip stitch

Pattern:

Head:

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Continue in pattern until head measures 3 inches.

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body:

Follow the same pattern as for the head, but continue until the body measures 5 inches.

Assembly:

1. Stuff the head and body firmly with fiberfill.
2. Attach safety eyes to the head.
3. Sew the head to the body.
4. Embroider nostrils with black yarn.
5. Cut small rectangles of felt for ears and sew them to the head.