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Hippo free crochet pattern

Crochet the second leg, do not fasten off.
Make 3 ch on the second leg and join with the first leg.

Body
Stuff as you go.
R 7: 12 sc on the first leg, 3 sc in 3 ch, 12 sc on the second leg, 3 sc in 3 ch (opposite side) [30]
R 8: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 9: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 10: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
R 11-15: 48 sc (5 rows)
R 16: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
R 17-18: 42 sc (2 rows)
R 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 20-21: 36 sc (2 rows)
R 22: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 23-24: 30 sc (2 rows)
R 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 26: 24 cбн
R 27: attach arms: 5 sc, 4 sc together with sc of the first arm, 9 sc, 4 sc together with sc of the second arm, 2 sc [24]
R 28: 24 sc
Fasten off.

Ears (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Fold the ear flat and 1-2 sl st through both sides.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail
Insert the hook on the back of the body between R 14 and R 15 and make 8 ch.
Make a yarn tassel on the end of the tail.

Assembly
Sew ears on the head.
Sew the head to the body.

Enjoy!

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