Legs (Make 2)
- 6 sc in KA (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
- 8 sc (8)
- 8 sc (8)
- 8 sc (8)
For the second leg, crochet the same way. Do not cut the yarn, continue:
- Ch 3, 8 sc in the first leg, 3 sc in ch, 8 sc in the second leg, 3 sc in ch (22)
- 20 sc, inc, 1 sc (23)
- Ch 3 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc (26)
- 26 sc (26)
- 26 sc (26)
- 26 sc (26)
- 10 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 1 sc (24)
- (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
- (8 sc, dec) x 2 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 2 sc, 3 sc with arms, 3 sc, 3 sc with arms, 1 sc (12)
Check the symmetry when attaching the arms, as adjustments may be needed depending on your crochet tension.
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- 24 sc (24)
- 24 sc (24)
Between rows 21 and 22, attach the eyes.
- 24 sc (24)
- 24 sc (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 6 dec (6)
Tighten the opening, and hide the tail.
Ears (Make 2)
6 sc in KA.
Tail (Make 1)
Ch 4, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 2 sc, 1 hdc.
Snout (Make 1)
Ch 5, starting from the second chain from the hook:
- inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc (10)
- 2 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, inc (16)
- (1 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, inc, (1 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, inc (22)
- 22 sc (22)
- 22 sc (22)
- Dec, 1 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 7 sc
Leave the tail for attachment.
Crochet Baby Hippo in a Skirt
If you want the hippo to wear a skirt, crochet row 10 in the back loops only. Then crochet through the half stitches:
- Ch 2, 26 hdc
- Ch 2, 52 hdc
Crochet Baby Hippo in Pants
If you want the hippo to wear pants, crochet row 11 in the back loops only. Crochet through the half stitches:
26 sc, do not cut the yarn, and crochet the required number of ch. Attach the button over the shoulder.