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What you'll need
| One size only: | Approx 5" sitting down when using sport-weight yarn |
|---|---|
| Rico Essentials Merino DK | |
Rico Essentials Merino DK
 Grey (24) | 1 |
| Bergere de France Recycline | |
Bergere de France Recycline
 Orangeade (20106) | 1 |
| Tools & Other Supplies | |
| 4.00mm (F) crochet hook (opens in a new tab) | |
| 3.50mm (US 4) Single Pointed Needles – 20cm (8") (opens in a new tab) | |
| 4.00mm (US 6) – 20cm (8") (opens in a new tab) | |
Product Details
Hippopotamus The hippo is one of the easier animals to knit. Its head is basically backwards from most other animals – with the widest part at the nose. There are no color changes in the body and legs. The nostrils are made with a little bobble stitch, which might be a little tricky if you’ve never tried it before.
Ballet Dress and Slippers The ballet dress is worked from the top down and uses a modified butterfly stitch and slip rib stitch to create a corset effect on the top. The skirt at the bottom is a very simple combination of stockinette with yarn-overs to create a flared tutu. The ballet slippers use garter stitch and a diagonal knot stitch to create the lattice effect.
- Brand
- Independent Designer
- Craft
- Knitting
- Designer
- Sherri Sagers
- Featured product
- Format
- Downloadable PDF
- Language
- English
- Notes
- Any yarn size or color works; just use knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than recommended so stuffing doesn't show through stitches for hippo.
- Number of patterns
- 1
- Pages
- 17
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Yarn Weight
