This cuddly little hippo is knitted predominantly in stockinette, with a single crochet chain for their tail. Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, most pieces are knitted in acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles (not in the round).

NEEDLES
A pair of 3.5mm single pointed knitting needles (US 4)

RECOMMENDED YARN
Stylecraft Special Double Knit; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; up to 50g in blue

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, toy filling and buttons for eyes.

SIZES
One size only - The hippo is 11cm high x 13cm long x 7cm wide.

TECHNIQUES
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 4 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2010 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.