Meet Hugo, the surfing crochet hippopotamus! At just 14 cm tall (about the size of your hand), Hugo shows a huge love for surfing and the beach. The button-joints ensure that he can skillfully move through every wave coming along. A retro swimsuit and small flowers add to a fashionable beach look. This little guy may be small, but he’s got a big personality and an even bigger love for the surf.
This detailed crochet pattern will guide you step-by-step in creating your very own Surfer Hippo with his surfboard and swimming tire. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
Hugo makes a super cute gift for surfers, beach lovers, or anyone who enjoys fun crochet amigurumis.
Check it out on Etsy today! 🌊🦛🏄♂️
What You’ll Get
- Hugo the Hippo Pattern:
- Size: standing at 14 cm
- Details: from his giant snout to his movable legs. Hugo is crocheted used joint buttons and the pattern includes instructions for the hippo, his swimsuit and small flowers.
- Surfboard Pattern:
- Size: 19 cm
- Details: the surfboard is crocheted using tapestry crochet method, ensuring smooth colour transitions without messy yarn ends. If you want extra stability, you can use a piece of cardboard inside the board.
- Swimming Tire:
- Size: 10 cm
- Details: the swimming tire includes a palm tree which is crocheted using tapestry crochet method
Pattern:
The crochet pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
You can get the pattern in my online shop on Etsy (as a PDF download in German and English):
Material needed:
- Fine yarn at a recommended hook size of 2.5 – 3.5 mm. Yarn used: Woll Butt Camilla by Buttinette (10 x 10 cm: 26 sts x 36 rows) in the colours grey, light rose, turquoise, white, yellow, lobster, powder, old rose mix
- Recommended hook size 2.0 mm
- 6 mm safety eyes
- 4 buttons at 1 cm size (e.g. in violet colour)
- Scissors
- Sharp needle
- Filling: fiberfill, optional: filling granules
- Cardboard (20 x 7 cm)
