Happy Hippo!

[KristieMN]

Maybe I should have called it homely hippo!
You have no idea how difficult this little guy was!!

It hasnt been tested. Please let me know if you find any errors, as this has not been tested.
Thank you!
Enjoy!



http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../freehippo.jpg

Hippo

Supplies needed:
G Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Stitch marker or safety pin
Buttons for eyes (optional)

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Slp st = slip stitch
BLO = Back Loops Only

Head

Each round is joined with a slip stitch to the first sc
Chain 4
1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in middle sc, 3 sc in last ch from hook. Working along back side of chain, sc in middle sc, sc in end sc. Join to first sc. (8 sc)
2) ch 1, 2 sc, in joining sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (14 sc)
3) ch 1, 2 sc in joining sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (20 sc)
4-7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
8) ch 1, (sc-dec) twice, sc in next 6 sc repeat between ( )once (16 sc)
9) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 6 sc) repeat (14 sc)
10-11) ch 1, sc in each sc around
STUFF
12) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around ending with sc-dec in last 2sc (10 sc)
13) ch 1, sc-dec around (5 sc)
FO and use tail to sew head hold shut

Ears (make 2)

Ears are done in a continous spiral.
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc
FO
Sew ears to head as shown.
Emboider nostrils.
Sew on buttons, or embroider eyes.

Body

Body is done in a continous spiral. A stitch marker or safety pin is recommended.

Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
6-8) sc in each sc around
9) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
10-12) sc in each sc around
13) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) (15 sc)
FO leaving longer tail for sewing.

Sew head to body. Play around with the head until you get the placement right.

Legs (make 4)

Legs are done in a contious spiral
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) In BLO, sc in each sc around
3) sc in each sc around
Slp st to the next sc
FO leaving longer tail.
Sew legs to hippo

Tail

Chain 4
1) Slp st in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chains.
FO
Sew tail onto hippo rump.
Enjoy!

[theworm]

He's ADORABLE!! I love Hippos!
I won't be able to try him for a while, but he's precious!

[RachelG]

I love hippos too!!!

[littleinti]

Kristie, I haven't yet made this (since you just posted it), but I will very soon. Your patterns are SOOO wonderful and you are so gracious for sharing them with us (especially after that mess with one of your patterns and e-bay).
Thank you!!

[pinkroses]

Oh, I like him too. Very cute. PINKROSES

[luckybmr]

Oh gosh, I will never get my housework done! Just so cute! He is very hippo looking. Thanks again!

[Buffle]

He is sssooooo cute, thank you

[tiggerhale]

oh man! I hate to think what this will do to my crochet list! So much for getting things organized around the house haha! Oldest is starting school on 7/31, so might find some time in there when not keeping #2 from breaking things and keeping #3 happy! (Good think is #3 likes to watch me crochet!)

THANK YOU KRISTIE!!!

[dmjm1966]

Oh Kristie!!!!!!!!! He is just adorable!!!! When I opened this link and saw his picture I actually let out a sqeal! Thank you for sharing this precious pattern with us.

Dawn

[cl2134]

Kristie,
The Happy Hippo indeed looks very happy! He/She is very adorable. I love all your animal patterns and when I finish them all, I will post them for you to see.

Thanks!!