{"product_id":"hippo-knitting-pattern-by-sherri-sagers","title":"Hippo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hippo is one of the easier animals to knit. Its head is basically backwards from most other animals – with the widest part at the nose. There are no color changes in the body and legs. The nostrils are made with a little bobble stitch, which might be a little tricky if you’ve never tried it before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou need to have…\u003c\/strong\u003e * Yarn in desired color and weight (~3.5oz\/100g for sport weight; ~12oz\/350g for worsted) * Dark contrast yarn for eyes * Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn being used * Stuffing * Tapestry needle * Crochet hook for the crochet chain loops\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou need to know (or learn)…\u003c\/strong\u003e * Stockinette stitch * Increase and decrease stitches * Mattress stitch for sewing seams * Bobble stitch (instructions included) * Fringe stitch for tail (optional) * Crochet chain loops for tail (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LoveCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56746096132474,"sku":"UPID91462","price":2.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/1bf524406a9fcc6b8e621ed165b7513ce624ee1b_UPID91462_172866039940489.jpg?v=1775864782","url":"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-gb\/products\/hippo-knitting-pattern-by-sherri-sagers","provider":"LoveCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}