Hipponormous by Lisa Jacobs

Hipponormous

Knitting
October 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch with 2 strands held together
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
304 yards (278 m)
15" tall to tip of ear and 22" circumference at belly
English
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Hipponormous designed by Lisa Jacobs
Meet Hipponormous, a big, cuddly friend from Africa. Its head and body are worked seamlessly using short-row shaping for contours. Work the arms, legs, ears, and tail separately and stuff them before attaching them to the body. Suitable for all ages.
Skill Level Intermediate
Yarn Weight 5
Finished Size 15” tall to tip of ear and 22” circumference at belly.
Yarn Bergère de France Duvetine (73% acrylic, 19% polyamide, 8% polyester; 76 yd 70 m/1 ¾ oz 50 g): #29104 tourterelle, 4 skeins.
Needles Size 10 ½ (6.5 mm): 16” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; polyester fiberfill; small amounts of bulkyweight yarn in black and white.
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rnds = 4” in St st with 2 strands held tog.