Moo Deng Crochet Patterns
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![Designed by Nancy Anderson, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E), a 3.75 mm (F) and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. When complete this toy measures 11.5 inches tall.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/I-Want-a-Hippopotamus-for-Christmas-683x1024.jpg)
![Designed by Elisa Sartori, Irina the Hippo Ballerina was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ballerina-Hippo-Pattern-1024x1024.png)
![Designed by Amy Gaines for Lion Brand Yarn, the Critter Trio includes an adorable crochet hippo. It was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Critter-Trio-Hippo-Crochet-Pattern-Free-769x1024.webp)
![Designed by Roswitha Mueller, this Little Hippo Taweret was crocheted with DK Yarn [3] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crochet-Hippo-by-Roswitha-Mueller-1024x683.jpg)
![This adorable blue Hippo was designed by Elisa's Crochet. You will need Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook for this project.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Elisas-Crochet-Hippo-Pattern-1024x1024.webp)
![Designed by Cuddly Stitches Craft, this crocheted toy was made with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hattie-the-Hippo-Free-Crochet-Pattern-1024x768.jpg)
![Designed by Vivian Clotilde, this tiny yarn Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook. When complete it measures approximately 3 inches long.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/No-Sew-Hippo-Free-Crochet-Pattern-1024x768.jpg)
These adorable free crochet hippo patterns are perfect for creating your very own baby pygmy hippo. Whether you just love hippos (I always wanted my very own “house hippo”) or you have fallen in love with Moo Deng online (she is utterly adorable), I have found you some fun, free crochet amigurumi patterns to choose from.
I have to admit I’ve always loved toy hippos! One of my very first baby gifts was a little pink hippo from my Dad. I still have that tiny stuffy tucked away.
Free Crochet Hippo Patterns you can Make in a Day!
Check out these 25 free toy hippo patterns! From tiny hippos that fit in your hand to larger ones perfect for snuggling, there’s a pattern for every project. These fun creations also make great gifts for animal lovers. Grab a free pattern and start crocheting today!
How to Make Your Very Own Moo Deng Crochet Hippo
Learn how to crochet my favorite Moo Deng amigurumi pattern.
Designed by Ei Thel Mon (ETM) this adorable crocheted hippo was made with 4 ply cotton yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. For this sweet Moo Deng pygmy hippo toy 8 mm eyes were used. ETM has a full video tutorial to show you how to make the pattern with English Written Instructions as subtitles.
View the tutorial on YouTube here.
![Designed by Vivian Clotilde, this tiny yarn Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook. When complete it measures approximately 3 inches long.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/No-Sew-Hippo-Free-Crochet-Pattern.jpg)
No-Sew Hippopotamus
The No-Sew Hippopotamus by Vivian Clotilde is a downloadable free crochet pattern. You will need Worsted Weight Yarn and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook to create a baby hippo that measures 3 inches long.
![Designed by Kristi Tullus, this Small Hippo was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 2.25 mm (B) crochet hook. When finished it measures approximately 3.75 inches.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Small-Hippo-Free-Crochet-Pattern.jpg)
Small Hippo
This adorable Small Hippo by Kristi Tullus is a free crochet pattern. When made with DK Weight Yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, your little hippo will measure approximately 4 inches long. This pattern is suitable for beginners.
Amigurumi Ella the Hippo
This adorable amigurumi Hippo was designed by Sweet N’Cute Creations. You will need 4 Ply Acrylic Yarn and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook for this project.
![This adorable blue Hippo was designed by Elisa's Crochet. You will need Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook for this project.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Elisas-Crochet-Hippo-Pattern.webp)
Blue Hippo Crochet Pattern
This adorable blue Hippo was designed by Elisa’s Crochet. You will need Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook for this project.
![Designed by Amy Gaines for Lion Brand Yarn, the Critter Trio includes an adorable crochet hippo. It was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Critter-Trio-Hippo-Crochet-Pattern-Free.webp)
Critter Trio
Designed by Amy Gaines for Lion Brand Yarn, the Critter Trio includes an adorable crochet hippo. It was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.
![Designed by Roswitha Mueller, this Little Hippo Taweret was crocheted with DK Yarn [3] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crochet-Hippo-by-Roswitha-Mueller.jpg)
Little Hippo Taweret
Designed by Roswitha Mueller, this Little Hippo Taweret was crocheted with DK Yarn [3] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Little Bigfoot Hippo
This Little Hippo was designed by Sharon Ojala. You will need Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for this project.
![Designed by Elisa Sartori, Irina the Hippo Ballerina was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ballerina-Hippo-Pattern.png)
Irina the Hippo Ballerina
Designed by Elisa Sartori, Irina the Hippo Ballerina was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
![Designed by Joanne Loh, Hady the Hippo was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. When complete Hady measures 11.5 inches while standing.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/crochet-hippo-amigurumi-feature.jpg)
Hady the Hippo
Designed by Joanne Loh, Hady the Hippo was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. When complete Hady measures 11.5 inches while standing.
![Designed by Grace and Yarn, Amigurumi Hippopotamus was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook. When complete this toy measures 13 inches tall.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HippoCompleteB.jpg)
Amigurumi Hippopotamus
Designed by Grace and Yarn, Amigurumi Hippopotamus was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook. When complete this toy measures 13 inches tall.
![Designed by Nancy Anderson, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E), a 3.75 mm (F) and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. When complete this toy measures 11.5 inches tall.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/I-Want-a-Hippopotamus-for-Christmas.jpg)
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
Designed by Nancy Anderson, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E), a 3.75 mm (F) and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. When complete this toy measures 11.5 inches tall.
![Designed by Cuddly Stitches Craft, this crocheted toy was made with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hattie-the-Hippo-Free-Crochet-Pattern.jpg)
Hattie the Hippo
Designed by Cuddly Stitches Craft, this crocheted toy was made with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
![Available from Sirdar, the Happy Hippo pattern was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Happy-Hippo-Amigurumi.png)
Happy Hippo Toy
Available from Sirdar, the Happy Hippo pattern was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3 mm crochet hook.
![Designed by Clotilde Menendez, these Funmigurumi Hippos were crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/funmigurumi-hippos-buster-and-buddy-2.jpg)
Funmigurumi Hippos
Designed by Clotilde Menendez, these Funmigurumi Hippos were crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.
![Designed by Amigurumi Askina, this Amigurumi Hippo was crocheted with Light Weight Yarn [4] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/amigurumihippo.png)
Amigurumi Hippo
Designed by Amigurumi Askina, this Amigurumi Hippo was crocheted with Light Weight Yarn [4] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
![Designed by Loops and Love, this hippo stuffed animal was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hippo-Amigurumi-Pattern-Free.jpg)
Hippo Amigurumi
Designed by Loops and Love, this hippo stuffed animal was crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.
![Designed by Airali Design, this chenille yarn Hippo was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3 mm crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Flower-Power-Hippos-Free-Amigurumi-Patterns.jpg)
Amigurumi Hippo Pattern
Designed by Airali Design, this chenille yarn Hippo was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3 mm crochet hook.
![Designed by Jean Herman, this chubby little Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook.](https://www.freecrochettutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hippo-Hippo-Hippo-Amigurumi-pattern-free.jpg)
Hippo Hippo Hippo
Designed by Jean Herman, this chubby little Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook.
More Free Hippopotamus Crochet Patterns
Hippo Melman
Designed by Tarturumies, Melman the Hippo was crocheted with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook.
Harriet the Hippo
Designed by Jess Huff, Harriet the Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook. When complete this toy measures 14 inches tall.
Shasta the Hippo
Designed by Hooked on Fauna, Shasta the Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook.
Hattie the Hippo Baby Rattle
Designed by Kiran Khandwala, this sweet Hippo Baby Rattle was crocheted with DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 2.75 mm crochet hook.
Happy Hippo Pattern
Designed by Julie Erskine, this huggable Happy Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3 mm crochet hook.
Owen Baby Hippo Pattern
Designed by Mary Walker, this cute Baby Hippo was crocheted with Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook.
Hattie the Hippo
Designed by Cuddly Stitches Craft, this crocheted toy was made with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Happy the Hippo
Designed by Celtic Llama, this crocheted hippopotamus was made with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook.
Cute Hippo
Designed by Maria Zhyrakova, this cute hippo softie was crocheted with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2 mm crochet hook. The finished hippo measures approximately 8.66 inches tall.
How to Crochet A Hippopotamus
Learn how to crochet a cuddly hippopotamus with these video tutorials from Rose and Lily Crochet. The hippo was crocheted with Hobbii Baby Snuggle Yarn and 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook. The hippo uses 12 mm safety eyes. If you’d like to purchase her ad-free pdf to work along with, it is available here.
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