Surfer Hippo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (in DE, ENG)

This is a digital crochet pattern download (in PDF) and NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT!

Meet Hugo, the surfing crochet hippopotamus! At just 14 cm tall (about the size of your hand), Hugo shows a huge love for surfing and the beach. The button-joints ensure that he can skillfully move through every wave coming along. A retro swimsuit and small flowers add a fashionable touch.

This detailed crochet pattern will guide you step-by-step in creating your very own Hugo, the Surfer Hippo. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters.

Hugo makes a super cute gift for surfers, beach lovers, or anyone who enjoys fun crochet amigurumis.

What You'll Get:

Hugo the Hippo Pattern:

Size: standing at 14 cm
Details: from his giant snout to his movable legs. Hugo is crocheted used joint buttons and the pattern includes instructions for the hippo, his swimsuit and small flowers.

Surfboard Pattern:

Size: 19 cm
Details: the surfboard is crocheted using tapestry crochet method, ensuring smooth colour transitions without messy yarn ends. If you want extra stability, you can use a piece of cardboard inside the board.

This crochet pattern download includes instructions for the crochet hippo, his swimsuit, small deco flowers and his surfboard.

For the surfboard an additional piece of cardboard inserted inside gives the surfboard more hold.

It is an easy pattern, perfect for crochet beginners. The hippo's joints are attached through buttons which requires attention to the instructions and pictures shown.

14 cm (if worked with fine yarn at a recommended hook size of 2 mm)

• Fine yarn at a recommended hook size of 2.5 – 3.5 mm. Yarn used: Woll Butt Camilla by Buttinette (10 x 10 cm: 26 sts x 36 rows) in the colours grey, light rose, turquoise, white, yellow, lobster, powder, old rose mix
• Recommended hook size 2.0 mm
• 6 mm safety eyes
• 4 buttons at 1 cm size (e.g. in violet colour)
• Scissors
• Sharp needle
• Filling: fiberfill, optional: filling granules
• Cardboard (20 x 7 cm)