About Hippopotamus Granny Square
This is the one we reach for when the request is africa. Hippopotamus Granny Square keeps it simple, which is why it sits here rather than in the reserve pile. Only 48 people have saved it so far, so this is our pick rather than the crowd's. Credit goes to Crafty Creations. No reviews either way, so the preview is doing all the work on this one.
Check the yarn weight and hook size against what is in your basket before you start — an amigurumi worked in the wrong weight comes out the wrong size and the stuffing shows through. We would use it the way the listing hints — animal — and that is also where we would start if you are trying it for the first time. Before downloading, give the preview a full-size look and read the licence tab — two clicks, and they answer most of what the listing leaves unsaid.
Type african, animal granny square, crochet hook and crochet pattern into the search above and this one comes back — the same pattern under four different habits of phrasing. Judged against the requests we see — crochet stuffed animals, teddy bear nursery theme, vintage teddy bear nursery, doll handmade and handmade doll house — this is a middle-of-the-road answer, and middle of the road is usually what the job needs. Nearby you will see amigurumi, toy, doll, plush and stuffed, which is where to go if this one is nearly right but not quite. It is shelved with the rest of the amigurumi and toy patterns, and that is the quickest way to see what else sits in the same register before you settle on this one.
Hippopotamus Granny Square Specifications
| Pattern name | Hippopotamus Granny Square |
|---|---|
| Designer | Crafty Creations |
| Pattern type | Amigurumi and Toy Patterns |
| Format | Digital download |
| Rating | Not rated yet |
| Reviews | None yet |
| Saved by | 48 makers on Creative Fabrica |
| Last review | 2022-05-09 |
| Where to get it | Creative Fabrica |
How to use this pattern
- Download the PDF from Creative Fabrica and check the yardage and hook size before you shop — a small gift rarely needs a full skein.
- Work the gauge swatch anyway on anything that has to fit, like a hat or a bracelet; on a stuffed toy you can skip it.
- Stuff toys firmer than feels right and close the seam with a ladder stitch — a gift gets squeezed, and loose stuffing shows within a week.
- Make the first one a week before you need it. The second one is always the one you give away.
Download Details
- Format: Digital download
- Files: listed on the Creative Fabrica page for this pattern
- Licence: whichever licence Creative Fabrica shows for this file — check it there before you sell what you make
