Bolly the Hippo Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Karla Barbosa
Instagram: @karlairedesbarbosa
Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner

A charming handmade project to bring a playful touch to your crochet time.
This free Bolly the Hippo amigurumi crochet pattern is designed by karlairedesbarbosa and features a sweet hippo with symmetrical ears, a rounded nose, and softly defined nostrils. The thick legs and arms gently taper toward the body, creating a balanced and elegant silhouette, while the ruffle skirt adds a lovely decorative detail. You will also find inspiring hippo amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern, and we sincerely thank @oficialkarlabarbosa for sharing this delightful design.

This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern written in a clear, step-by-step format using basic stitches only. The smooth shaping makes it enjoyable to follow, and it works well as a quick crochet project completed at a relaxed pace. If you enjoy sweet character toys, you might also love the cute fox amigurumi shared on our blog, which pairs beautifully with woodland-themed collections.

The pattern is created using soft cotton yarn in shades such as 8013, 3157, and 3046, along with 8 mm safety eyes, silicone fiber stuffing, and basic tools for a neat finish. For more playful animal inspiration, you may also like the baby turtle amigurumi, another adorable project featured on one of our crochet blogs.

Materials

Amigurumi yarn in color:
8013-GLACIAL
3157 – ROSEIRA
3046-DOCURA
1 pair of eyes n° 8
Silicone fiber
Needle compatible with your stitch
Pins
Stitch marker
Scissors
Stuffer

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
dc – double crochet

FREE HIPPO AMIGURUMI CROCHET PATTERN

Leg (2x)

Color 8013
Row 1: (6sc in magic ring (6)
Row 2: (1inc)6x (12)
Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) (18)
Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) (24)
Row 5: (3sc, 1inc) (30)
Row 6-8: (30sc) (30)

*Work row 6 in BLO
Row 9: (3sc, 1dec) (24)
Row 10-11: (24sc) (24)
Row 12: (2sc, 1dec) (18)
Row 13-16: (18sc) (18)
*Double and close with 9sc

Body

Color 3157 until row 15, change to color 8013
Row 1: (6sc in ring) (6)
Row 2: (6inc) (12)
Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) (18)
Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) (24)
Row 5: (3sc, inc) (30)
Row 6: (4sc, inc) (36)
Row 7: (5sc, inc) (42)
Row 8-12: (42sc) (42)
Row 13: (5sc, 1dec) (36)
Row 14-16: (36sc) (36)

*Work row 15 in BLO
Row 17: (4sc, 1dec) (30)
Row 18-19: (30sc) (30)
Row 20: (3 sc, 1 dec) (24)
Row 21-22: (24sc) (24)
Row 23: (2 sc, 1 dec) (18)
Row 24: (18sc) (18)

Ruffle Skirt

Row 1: 2hdc in each strap of row 15
Row 2: 2hdc in each base stitch
Row 3: Make picot stitch

Head

Color 8013
Row 25: (inc)18x (36)
Row 26: (1sc, inc) (54)
Row 27-34: (54sc) (54)
Row 35: (7sc, 1dec) (48)
Row 36: (48sc) (48)
Row 37: (6sc, 1dec) (42)
Row 38: (42sc) (42)

Row 39: (5sc, 1dec) (36)
Row 40: (36sc) (36)
Row 41: (4sc, 1dec) (30)
Row 42-44: (30sc) (30)
Row 45: (3sc, 1dec) (24)
Row 46: (2sc, 1dec) (18)
Row 47: (1sc, 1dec) (12)
Row 48: (1dec)6x (6)
Eyes between rows 39-40 with 5sts distance

Nose (2x)

Color 8013
Row 1: (7sc in magic ring) (7)
Row 2: (7sc) (7)

Muzzle

Color 8013
14ch
Row 1: Start in the 2nd chain with 12sc, 4sc together in the 14th chain to turn. At the bottom 10 sc, (1inc) 4x (32)
Row 2: 10sc, (1inc)5x, 10sc, 1inc, 1sc, (1inc)2x, 2sc, 1inc (41)
Row 3-6: (41sc) (41)
Row 7: (5sc, 1dec)5x, 6sc (36)
Row 8: (4sc, 1dec) (30)
Row 9: (30sc)

Arm (2x)

Color 8013
Row 1: (6sc in magic ring) (6)
Row 2: (1inc)6x (12)
Row 3: (1sc, inc) (18)
Row 4-6: (18sc) (18)
*Work row 4 in BLO
Row 7: (1sc, 1dec) (12)
Row 8-14: (12sc) (12)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing

Ear (2x)

Color 8013
Row 1: (6sc in magic ring) (6)
Row 2: (inc)6x (12)
Row 3: (1sc, inc) (18)
Row 4: (18sc (18)

Crown

Color 3046
25ch and close the ring with 1slst
Rows 1-3: (24sc) (24)
Row 4: 1sc, skip two stitches, (4dc, 2ch, 4dc) in the same stitch, skip two stitches, (repeat the entire sequence)

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