This adorable Hiker Hippo is knit in the round, (Intermediate Level), using Magic Loop (or double pointed needles). It is approx. 13” tall (without ears) and is created using #3-light wt. (DK wt.) yarn. Needles needed: size 3 (3.25mm) & size 5 (3.75mm) 32” Circular Knitting Needles (if using Magic Loop). The legs, body, arms, and head are all knit on as you work along. Some of the clothes are not removable.
Approx. yardage:
Body Color: 150 yds. (Cygnet DK-Lt. Grey-195)
Shirt Color A: 30 yds. (Cygnet DK-Sunshine-184)
Shirt Color B: 30 yds. (Cygnet DK-White-208)
Shorts Color: 60 yds. (Cygnet DK-Emerald-377)
Shoe Color A: 40 yds. (Cygnet DK- Latte-526)
Shoe Color B: 30 yds. (Cygnet DK- Chocolate-2297)
Sock Color: 10 yds. (Cygnet DK-Sunshine-184)
Vest Color: 60 yds. (Cygnet DK-Rust-506)
Cap Color: 50 yds. (Cygnet DK-Emerald-377)
Backpack Color: 70 yds. (Cygnet DK- Latte-526)
Blanket Color: 40 yds. (Cygnet DK- Chocolate-2297)
Walking Stick Color: 20 yds. (Cygnet DK- Chocolate-2297)
Shoe Laces Color: small amount (Cygnet DK- Latte-526)
• 10mm Safety Eyes or embroidery thread/yarn
• 3.75mm Crochet Hook (for shoe laces)
• Yarn/Embroidery Thread for Nose
• ¾”- 5/8” Buttons (one for hat and two for backpack)
• Plastic Drinking Straw (cut to 7 ½’ long for walking stick)
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needle & Long Straight Pins
• Removable Stitch Markers & Ring Markers
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing