Crochet Hippo Pattern

Create your own adorable plush hippo with this Crochet Hippo Pattern! This PDF crochet pattern is beginner-friendly and requires minimal sewing—you only need to sew the head to the body, while all other parts are crocheted directly.

This amigurumi hippo is made using soft chenille yarn, resulting in a cuddly and huggable toy, perfect as a handmade gift for kids, baby showers, or nursery décor.

✨ Pattern Features:

✔ Instant Download (PDF)

✔ Minimal sewing – only the head is sewn to the body

✔ Step-by-step instructions with photos

📌 Materials Needed:

· Super bulky yarn (velvet/ chenille). I used “Himalaya Dolphin Baby” 100g/120m in light blue #80306 (less than 1 skein) and white #80301.

Similar yarns: YarnArt Dolce, Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky, Katia Bambi, Hobbii Baby Snuggle.

· 6 mm crochet hook

· Polyester fiberfill

· Yarn needle

· Stitch marker

· 12 mm black safety eyes

· Scissors

· Dark grey sport yarn