Knit an adorable hippo with these free patterns. Choose your favorite design and create a cute handmade toy you’ll love to keep or gift.
These free knitted hippo patterns are perfect for making cute toys in different sizes and styles. Whether you are knitting for a child, a gift, or your own collection, you will find plenty of adorable designs that are enjoyable to make and full of personality.
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Knitted Hippo Free Patterns
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1. Knitted Hippo
This knitted hippo by designer Sachiyo Ishii features a plump body and sweet facial details; it also wears a skirt. The techniques used to make this are basic shaping, intarsia, and stocking stitch.
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2. Hippo
This hippo made by Susan B. Anderson creates a classic stuffed hippo using fingering-weight yarn and US 5 knitting needles. It is perfect for using your leftover yarn from previous knitting projects. The knitting gauge of this pattern is 6 stitches = 2.5 cm in stockinette stitch, with two strands held together.
3. Mini Hippo
Small in size but full of character, this mini hippo by Aine Marriott is quick to finish. Slip it into a gift bag or display it on your desk for a cheerful accent. What color will your tiny hippo wear?
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4. Blue hippo
Morgunova Olga has made this bright blue hippo yarn, giving this hippo a fresh and playful appearance. It is worked in the round using sport yarn weight and US 2½ knitting needles. This will be our favorite as it is dressed in a skirt with the long hair.
5. Hippo Toy Knitting Pattern
This toy hippo at the Knitting Network blog combines simple shaping and bold stripes with soft curves for an adorable finished piece. This toy feels perfect for cuddles and everyday play. It is a rewarding knit from beginning to end.
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6. Hippocritter
Ellen Kapusniak offers a playful take on this lovable hippo pattern with expressive features and a unique style. It is worked flat in pieces and seamed together, which features embroidered eyes.
7. Sock Hippo
Transform your colorful sock yarn into a delightful little hippo by Bobbi Padgett with this creative pattern. The knitting gauge for this pattern is 6 stitches and 9 rows = 2.5 cm in stockinette stitch.
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8. Hipponymous
Malissa Ackerman Lightfoot has created a hippo that features rounded shaping and carefully placed details that create a polished finish, made using short rows. It looks lovely in soft pastel shades or earthy tones, which is a satisfying knit for toy lovers.
9. Loom Knit a Hippo
Prefer loom knitting instead of needles? This project by The Loom Muse lets you create an adorable hippo using a knitting loom. Give it a try and discover a different way to make knitted toys!
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10. Amigurumi Soft Hippo Free Pattern
Emma is the designer behind a cuddly hippo, which is perfect for hugs and cuddles. The rounded body and tiny ears create an irresistibly cute finish. It will be a pretty addition to any of your toy collections.
11. HIPPOS
This pattern in the Knitting Yarn collection offers playful hippo designs that are enjoyable to knit. The finished animals look great when displayed together as a matching family. They also make memorable handmade gifts for special occasions.
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12. Hippo
Eteri Khodonashvili has made this 12-inch-tall hippo using worsted weight yarn and US 6 knitting needles. To work on this, you only need to work on the basics of knitting, like casting on and off, knit, purl, increase, and knit two stitches together.
13. Hippo Knitting Pattern: Beginner-Friendly Toy
New to knitting toys? This beginner-friendly pattern by Mumpitz Design keeps the process simple without sacrificing a beautiful finish. You’ll have an adorable handmade companion ready to enjoy!
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