Hippo plushie by Diminu - Aintzine Ortiz

Hippo plushie

Crochet
September 2025
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
6.0 mm (J)
66 - 87 yards (60 - 80 m)
US
English Spanish
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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
✔ Suitable for beginners
✔ Includes materials list
✔ 11 pages

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

Size:
If you use the yarn and hook indicated, the finished hippo will be approximately 19.5 cm (7.6 inches) tall. You can adjust the size by using a different yarn, but make sure to adapt the hook and eyes accordingly.

Available in:
· English
· Spanish

Instant Digital Download – No physical item will be shipped.

This pattern is for personal use only. You are not allowed to share, publish, resell, distribute or rewrite this pattern in any way.
You may sell the finished product made with this pattern but, please, credit the designer © Diminu - Aintzine Ortiz- and include a link to the pattern.

❤ If you have any question feel free to contact me, I will be happy to help :) ❤

Thank you!

Aintzi.