Plush Hippo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern PDF (Beginner)

Make your own cuddly plush hippopotamus! This is a digital PDF crochet pattern (not a finished toy) for a velvety, baby-style hippo with an oversized rounded head, chubby snout, floppy arms, cuffed feet, and glossy safety eyes.

• Format: Digital download PDF pattern
• Skill level: Beginner
• Terminology: US crochet terms
• Finished size: Approx. 30 cm tall (with bulky plush yarn and a 5.5 mm hook)
• Estimated time: 6–10 hours

Materials (as used in the pattern):

• Bulky (size 5) plush/velvet polyester yarn in Gray (light gray optional for snout)
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• 12 mm glossy black safety eyes (1 pair)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Pattern notes: Worked in continuous rounds (do not join). Use a stitch marker to track rounds. For plush yarn, count stitches by feeling the stitch tops and checking stitch counts at each round end.

Safety: Safety eyes can be a choking hazard. Do not use safety eyes for children under 3 years—embroider eyes instead. Always ensure backings are locked securely.

Copyright: © 2026 Amigurumi Design. Finished items may be sold in limited quantities with credit to Amigurumi Design. Do not copy, share, translate, or resell this pattern or any part of it.