Knit 4 identical pieces.
Carr 1 . 6 sc in an MR (6)
Rnd 2 . 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 . 12 sc BLO (12)
Row 4-5 . 12 sc (12) 2 turn
Row 6 . (1 dec, 4 sc) x2
Close with 1 sl st. Cut the thread leaving a thread for sewing. When sewing, you will fill them with polyfiber.
Body
Carr 1 . 6 sc in an MR (6)
Rnd 2 . 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 . (1 inc, 1 sc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4 . (1 inc, 2 sc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5 . (1 inc, 3 sc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6 . (1 inc, 4 sc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-17 . 36 sc (36) 11 turn
Row 18 . (1 dec, 4 sc) x6 (30)
Rnd 19 . (1 dec, 3 sc) x6 (24)
Rnd 20 . (1 dec, 2 sc) x6 (18)
Fill with some polyfiber and insert rattle box.
Row 21 . (1 dec, 1sc) x6 (12)
Make 1 sl st, cut the thread leaving a long thread for sewing. Finish filling well with polyfiber and close the body. Leave a long strand from the body as shown in the 3rd image.
Assembly
• Sew the ears to the head counting 4 turns above the eyes and leaving approx 6 stitches between them.
• Sew the nostrils on row 6 of MR with 4 or 5 stitches approx. With the tapestry needle hide the remaining threads that were inside the chest.
Congratulations, you have completed the amigurumi hippo pattern.
