{"product_id":"plush-hippo-amigurumi-crochet-pattern-pdf-beginner","title":"Plush Hippo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern PDF (Beginner)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake your own cuddly plush hippopotamus!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003edigital PDF crochet pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital download PDF pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminology:\u003c\/strong\u003e US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30 cm tall (with bulky plush yarn and a 5.5 mm hook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials (as used in the pattern):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulky (size 5) plush\/velvet polyester yarn in Gray (light gray optional for snout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.5 mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 mm glossy black safety eyes (1 pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolyester fiberfill stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStitch marker, yarn needle, scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e © 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amigurumi Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42185298477159,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/6111\/3447\/files\/front_f752031c-1bd8-4528-b9fb-ee4c90c4acd2.png?v=1770993645","url":"https:\/\/amigurumi.design\/products\/plush-hippo-amigurumi-crochet-pattern-pdf-beginner","provider":"Amigurumi Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}