Make your own cuddly Hippopotamus (INCHES: 8 x 15, MM: 203 x 381). Suitable for beginners. This pattern is worked from the rear of the body in a continuous spiral.
I have used double knit but other yarns can be used. Just remember :- thinner yarn smaller hook, thicker yarn larger hook. Different yarns will also alter the size. As the work needs to be stuffed the stitches need to be close so the filling doesn't show.
WHAT YOU NEED
Double Knit:-
Caramel 200 grams.
Small amount of black.
OR any colour or wool you wish to use.
Hooks:-
3.5mm (USA E4).
suitable toy filling and stitch marker.
Abbreviations & Stitches:-
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch
st = stitch(es)
rnds = rounds
dc = double crochet
dc2tog=double crochet 2 together
Instructions and illustrations are provided inside this ebook for these stitches, easy to use and great for beginners.
This pattern is written with UK terminology.
For USA users:
Slip stitch (ss) = slip stitch (sl st)
Double crochet (dc) = single crochet (sc)
Yarn round hook (yrh) = yarn over hook (yoh)
Use E4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
I have used double knit but other yarns can be used. Just remember :- thinner yarn smaller hook, thicker yarn larger hook. Different yarns will also alter the size. As the work needs to be stuffed the stitches need to be close so the filling doesn't show.
WHAT YOU NEED
Double Knit:-
Caramel 200 grams.
Small amount of black.
OR any colour or wool you wish to use.
Hooks:-
3.5mm (USA E4).
suitable toy filling and stitch marker.
Abbreviations & Stitches:-
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch
st = stitch(es)
rnds = rounds
dc = double crochet
dc2tog=double crochet 2 together
Instructions and illustrations are provided inside this ebook for these stitches, easy to use and great for beginners.
This pattern is written with UK terminology.
For USA users:
Slip stitch (ss) = slip stitch (sl st)
Double crochet (dc) = single crochet (sc)
Yarn round hook (yrh) = yarn over hook (yoh)
Use E4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
