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What you'll need
| One size only: | Approx 5" sitting down when using sport-weight yarn |
|---|---|
| Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (opens in a new tab) | |
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK
 Tittlemouse (277) | 1 |
| Tools & Other Supplies | |
| F (3.75mm) crochet hook (opens in a new tab) | |
| US 3 (3.25mm) Single Pointed Needles – 8" (20cm) (opens in a new tab) | |
Product Details
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.
You need to have… * Yarn in desired color and weight (~3.5oz/100g for sport weight; ~12oz/350g for worsted) * Dark contrast yarn for eyes * Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn being used * Stuffing * Tapestry needle * Crochet hook for the crochet chain loops
You need to know (or learn)… * Stockinette stitch * Increase and decrease stitches * Mattress stitch for sewing seams * Bobble stitch (instructions included) * Fringe stitch for tail (optional) * Crochet chain loops for tail (optional)
- Brand
- Independent Designer
- Craft
- Knitting
- Designer
- Sherri Sagers
- Format
- Downloadable PDF
- Language
- English
- Notes
- Any yarn size or color can be used; just use knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than recommended so stuffing doesn't show through stitches.
- Number of patterns
- 1
- Pages
- 15
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Yarn Weight
DK | Light Worsted