Meet Bepo, a charming little hippo who's ready to join your crochet collection! This pattern is such a joy to work on, especially with those adorable stripes and his tiny blue hat. You'll love seeing his personality come to life as you assemble his sweet face and little hooves. He's the perfect size for cuddling or sitting on a shelf as a handmade friend.
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— 1. Nostrils (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
Using grey yarn, create 6 sc into a magic ring (6).
Round 2 :
Work 1 sc into every stitch around (6).
Info :
Finish with a sl st in the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
— 2. Head :
Round 1 :
Using grey yarn, make a foundation chain of 12.
Round 2 :
Starting in the 2nd ch from your hook, work 10 sc. In the final ch, work 3 sc. Turn to work along the opposite side of the chain: 9 sc, and 1 inc in the last ch (24).
Round 3 :
1 inc, 9 sc, (1 inc) x 3, 9 sc, (1 inc) x 2 (30).
Round 4 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 9 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 10 sc, 1 inc (36).
Round 5 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 9 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 11 sc, 1 inc (42).
Round 6 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 9 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 12 sc, 1 inc (48).
Round 7 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 9 sc, (4 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 13 sc, 1 inc (54).
Round 8 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 9 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 10 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 11 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 12 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 13 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 14 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 15 :
(7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48).
Round 16 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6, then work 24 sc (54).
Round 17 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6, then work 24 sc (60).
Round 18 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 19 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 20 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 21 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 22 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 23 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 24 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 60 stitches (60).
Round 25 :
(8 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (54).
Round 26 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Info :
Insert the 6mm safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, leaving a gap of 9 stitches between them. Begin stuffing the head firmly.
Round 27 :
(7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48).
Round 28 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 48 stitches (48).
Round 29 :
(6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42).
Round 30 :
(5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36).
Round 31 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30).
Round 32 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24).
Round 33 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18).
Round 34 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12).
Round 35 :
Work 6 dec (6).
Info :
Fasten off. Use a needle to weave the tail through the FLO of the remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Do not cut the tail; keep it long for eye shaping later.
— 3. Ears (Make 2) :
Inner Ear 1 :
Using cream yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Inner Ear 2 :
Work 1 inc in every stitch around (12).
Inner Ear 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18).
Inner Ear 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24).
Info :
Sl st in next st, fasten off, and weave in the end. Repeat for second inner ear.
Outer Ear 1 :
Using grey yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Outer Ear 2 :
Work 1 inc in every stitch around (12).
Outer Ear 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18).
Outer Ear 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24).
Round 5 :
Do not fasten off. Place the wrong sides of a grey and cream ear together. Crochet through both layers at once: 24 sc (24).
Info :
Sl st in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold the ear slightly and sew a few stitches across the base to pinch it.
— 4. Body :
Round 1 :
Using grey yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc in every stitch around (12).
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18).
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24).
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30).
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36).
Round 7 :
(5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42).
Round 8 :
(6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48).
Round 9 :
(7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54).
Round 10 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 11 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 12 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 13 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 54 stitches (54).
Round 14 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 54 sc (54).
Round 15 :
In BLO, work 1 sc in each stitch around (54).
Round 16 :
(7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48).
Round 17 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 48 stitches (48).
Round 18 :
Switch to blue yarn. Work 48 sc (48).
Round 19 :
(6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42).
Round 20 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 42 sc (42).
Round 21 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 42 stitches (42).
Round 22 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 42 stitches (42).
Round 23 :
(5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36).
Round 24 :
Switch to blue yarn. Work 36 sc (36).
Round 25 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 36 stitches (36).
Round 26 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 36 sc (36).
Round 27 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30).
Round 28 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 30 stitches (30).
Round 29 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 30 stitches (30).
Round 30 :
Switch to blue yarn. Work 30 sc (30).
Round 31 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24).
Round 32 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 24 sc (24).
Round 33 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Round 34 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Round 35 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Info :
Sl st in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body firmly.
Body Detail :
Turn the body upside down. Reattach cream yarn to the FLO of Round 15. Ch 1, sc in every stitch around, and finish with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
— 5. Arms (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
Using grey yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc in every stitch around (12).
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18).
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24).
Round 5 :
In BLO, work 1 sc in each stitch around (24).
Round 6 :
(6 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (21).
Round 7 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 21 stitches (21).
Round 8 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 21 stitches (21).
Round 9 :
(5 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (18).
Round 10 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 11 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 18 sc (18).
Round 12 :
In BLO, work 1 sc in each stitch around (18).
Round 13 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 14 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 15 :
Switch to blue yarn. Work 18 sc (18).
Round 16 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (15).
Round 17 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 15 sc (15).
Round 18 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 15 stitches (15).
Round 19 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 15 stitches (15).
Round 20 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 15 stitches (15).
Round 21 :
Switch to blue yarn. Work 15 sc (15).
Round 22 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (12).
Round 23 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 12 sc (12).
Round 24 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches (12).
Round 25 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches (12).
Round 26 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches (12).
Round 27 :
Switch to blue yarn. Work 12 sc (12).
Round 28 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (9).
Round 29 :
Switch to cream yarn. Work 9 sc (9).
Round 30 :
Stuff the arm. Press the top flat and work sc through both layers to close. Fasten off with a long tail.
Arm Detail :
Turn the arm upside down. Reattach cream yarn to the FLO of Round 12. Ch 1, sc in every stitch around, sl st, and fasten off. Embroider 4 cream hooves on the grey section, spaced 2 stitches apart.
— 6. Legs (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
Using grey yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc in every stitch around (12).
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18).
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24).
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30).
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36).
Round 7 :
In BLO, work 1 sc in each stitch around (36).
Round 8 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 36 stitches (36).
Round 9 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 36 stitches (36).
Round 10 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30).
Round 11 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 30 stitches (30).
Round 12 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 30 stitches (30).
Round 13 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 30 stitches (30).
Round 14 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24).
Round 15 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Round 16 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Round 17 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Round 18 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 24 stitches (24).
Round 19 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18).
Round 20 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 21 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 22 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 23 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 24 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12).
Round 25 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches (12).
Round 26 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 12 stitches (12).
Round 27 :
Stuff the leg, leaving the top 1cm unstuffed. Flatten the top and sc through both layers to close. Fasten off with a long tail. Embroider 4 cream hooves spaced 3 stitches apart.
— 7. Tail :
Round 1 :
Using grey yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 6 stitches (6).
Round 3 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 6 stitches (6).
Round 4 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 6 stitches (6).
Round 5 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 6 stitches (6).
Info :
Sl st in next st and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
— 8. Hat :
Round 1 :
Using blue yarn, start with 6 sc in a magic ring (6).
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc in every stitch around (12).
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18).
Round 4 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 5 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 6 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 7 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 8 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 18 stitches (18).
Round 9 :
In FLO, work 1 inc in every stitch around (36).
Round 10 :
Work 1 sc in each of the 36 stitches (36).
Info :
Sl st in next st and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
I hope you enjoyed creating your very own Bepo the little hippo! There's nothing quite like the feeling of finishing a project and seeing a new little character come to life in your hands. Whether he's a gift for a loved one or a new addition to your own amigurumi family, I'm sure he'll bring plenty of smiles. Don't forget to share your finished photos with the community—I'd love to see the colors you chose! Happy crocheting, and may your hook always move smoothly! 🧶 ✨
