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Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball – hippo to take apart (EN & DE)

IMPORTANT: You are buying a PDF crochet pattern, NOT the finished item.
This pattern is included in English AND German – both versions are part of the download, 11 pages each.

Crochet an Amish puzzle ball – a PDF crochet pattern for a grey hippo, approx. 15 cm / 6 inches long. The body is made of three rings with four wedges each, which slot into one another. Plus four legs with dark grey soles, a head with ears and a tail.

It is crocheted with cotton yarn in grey and a little dark grey. A toy to grab, take apart and put back together again, and a lovely gift for children who like to puzzle things out.

Pattern in English and German, 11 pages each
Finished size approx. 15 cm / 6 inches long
Explained step by step, with lots of assembly photos
Every round and row written out, with the stitch count at the end
Instant download after purchase

HOW YOU GET YOUR PATTERN
The PDF is ready to download in your account right after your purchase. You will also receive a confirmation by email – please check your spam folder if it does not arrive.

Photo note: The crocheted item is real and made by me.

If you run into any trouble or something is unclear, please send me a message first – I am happy to help and we will sort it out together. The review can wait until after that, I would much prefer it that way.

You are welcome to sell the finished crocheted items as long as you credit „Design: Masche-für-Masche". The pattern itself is for your private use only – it may not be exchanged, passed on, gifted, sold or translated.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Skill level: intermediate – because of the three-ring construction.

You should know these stitches:
chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), magic ring (MR) and increase (inc) and decrease (dec). US crochet terms.

The pattern is worked in rounds and rows, with crocheting pieces together, sewing and assembly.

The pattern is a detailed step-by-step PDF with photos. Every round or row is written out individually, with a stitch count to check against.

Size Information

The finished hippo is approx. 15 cm / 6 inches long.
Crocheted with sport weight cotton (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania) and a 3 mm hook.
Gauge: 26 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

Materials List

Yarn: sport weight cotton, e.g. Schachenmayr Catania

  • approx. 100 g grey
  • leftover dark grey

Also:

  • two safety eyes, approx. 7.5 mm
  • toy stuffing

Equipment:

  • crochet hook 3 mm
  • darning needle
  • scissors

You are welcome to sell the finished crocheted items as long as you credit „Design: Masche-für-Masche".
The pattern itself is for your private use only – it may not be exchanged, passed on, gifted, sold or translated.

Purchase Crochet Pattern

You can download the pattern immediately after receipt of payment.

Author: maschefuermasche
Languages: English | Deutsch
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Price: US $7.84*
With Prepaid-account: US $7.45*
All prices include VAT.

IMPORTANT: You are buying a PDF crochet pattern, NOT the finished item.
This pattern is included in English AND German – both versions are part of the download, 11 pages each.

Crochet an Amish puzzle ball – a PDF crochet pattern for a grey hippo, approx. 15 cm / 6 inches long. The body is made of three rings with four wedges each, which slot into one another. Plus four legs with dark grey soles, a head with ears and a tail.

It is crocheted with cotton yarn in grey and a little dark grey. A toy to grab, take apart and put back together again, and a lovely gift for children who like to puzzle things out.

Pattern in English and German, 11 pages each
Finished size approx. 15 cm / 6 inches long
Explained step by step, with lots of assembly photos
Every round and row written out, with the stitch count at the end
Instant download after purchase

HOW YOU GET YOUR PATTERN
The PDF is ready to download in your account right after your purchase. You will also receive a confirmation by email – please check your spam folder if it does not arrive.

Photo note: The crocheted item is real and made by me.

If you run into any trouble or something is unclear, please send me a message first – I am happy to help and we will sort it out together. The review can wait until after that, I would much prefer it that way.

You are welcome to sell the finished crocheted items as long as you credit „Design: Masche-für-Masche". The pattern itself is for your private use only – it may not be exchanged, passed on, gifted, sold or translated.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Skill level: intermediate – because of the three-ring construction.

You should know these stitches:
chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), magic ring (MR) and increase (inc) and decrease (dec). US crochet terms.

The pattern is worked in rounds and rows, with crocheting pieces together, sewing and assembly.

The pattern is a detailed step-by-step PDF with photos. Every round or row is written out individually, with a stitch count to check against.

Size Information

The finished hippo is approx. 15 cm / 6 inches long.
Crocheted with sport weight cotton (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania) and a 3 mm hook.
Gauge: 26 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

Materials List

Yarn: sport weight cotton, e.g. Schachenmayr Catania

  • approx. 100 g grey
  • leftover dark grey

Also:

  • two safety eyes, approx. 7.5 mm
  • toy stuffing

Equipment:

  • crochet hook 3 mm
  • darning needle
  • scissors

You are welcome to sell the finished crocheted items as long as you credit „Design: Masche-für-Masche".
The pattern itself is for your private use only – it may not be exchanged, passed on, gifted, sold or translated.

Product details
Created
August 7, 2016
Updated
November 11, 2026
File types
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Product views
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Sales
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Questions & Answers
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Categories
Crochet » Amigurumi
Crochet » Amigurumi » Aquatic animals

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flowerl
January 29, 2026

Tolle Anleitung!

Super tolle Betreuung! Endprodukt sehr schön geworden!
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madeleine-fiedler
August 29, 2025
Tolle Anleitung. Alles gut verständlich für mich, da ich auch noch nicht so viel Erfahrung hatte
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liggonb
February 19, 2019

Schöne und leicht verständliche Anleitung.

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seidel_monika57
April 12, 2018
eine Arbeit die einfach hat die nur Spaß gemacht
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Questions & Answers (4)

  • 9 months ago
    Hoffe es kann mir jemand helfen
    Ich habe alle Teile gehäkelt und schaffe es nicht sie zusammenzustellen!
    LgMaria
    • maschefuermasche Author flowerl
      9 months ago
      Hi, du kannst mir gerne Fotos per pn schicken, kriegen wir zusammen hin
      • flowerl maschefuermasche
        9 months ago
        Danke für die rasche Antwort
        Ich komme mit dem zusammensetzen der Beine nicht zurecht
        Wenn ich es schaffe (bin mit dem Handy nicht so gut) schicke ich dir eine pn
        LgMaria
        • maschefuermasche Author flowerl
          9 months ago
          Bitte per privater Nachricht und nicht hier
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