If you’re like me, then as a child you sang “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas” on repeat. With this fast and adorable Chubby Hippo pattern, you can make a hippopotamus for any time of year!

Materials:

Hooks
9mm
3.5mm (making the eyes)
5.5mm, or large yarn needle for attaching ears and tail

Yarn
100 yards color “A” main color super bulky gauge 6 yarn
1 yard color “B” blush marks super bulky gauge 6 yarn
3 yards black, medium weight yarn (eyes)
1 yard white, medium weight yarn (highlights)

Additional
Sewing needle
Scissors
1 pair black or brown nylons (for stuffing the fiber fill into)
Fabric pins (for assembling)
(1) 12 oz bag of fiber fill