Happypotamus the Happy Hippo is a gorgeous crochet pattern by Heidi Bears. Bridget made hers in Merino Twist using some of our 2024 Advent Mini leftover colours. And we’ve put together some yarn bundles so that you can make one too.
Find our project details and a link to the pattern Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Cowgirlbluesyarn/lykke-tee
The African Flower crochet motif is a beautiful building block for this project. And it lends itself to showing off the colours of variegated hand-dyes.
Bridget used 6x20g Merino Twist in different colours for the motifs, and ~3x20g of the same colour to join them up.
Making the motifs (Pentagons, Hexagons, Heptagons, Octagons) is quiet straightforward and doesn’t require advanced crochet skills.
The assembly doesn’t either – but getting the correct shapes in the right position is a bit fiddly and requires some concentration. It’s well worth the effort!
You’ll need to supply your own stuffing and eyes.
The yarn bundle contains 9x20g Merino Twist mini balls in approximately the same colours as Bridget’s Happypotamus.
You’ll need to purchase the pattern on Ravelry.
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| Material Content | 100% Wool |
| Yarn Type | Merino Twist |
| Colouring Process | Hand dyed |
| Meterage | ~540m / 594y |
| Treatment | Superwash |
| Needle Size | 3.5mm |
| Care Instructions | Hand wash recommended |
| Ply | 2 |
| Format | Mini balls |
Merino Lace (Lace)
Merino Lace Solids
Merino Lace Multis
Merino (DK or Light Worsted)
Merino DK Solids
Merino DK Multis
Merino Linen (Fingering)
Merino Linen Solids
Merino Linen Multis
Proper Sock (Fingering)
Proper Sock Solids
Proper Sock Multis
Merino Twist (Sport)
Merino Twist Solids
Merino Twist Multis
Kidsilk (Lace)
Kidsilk Solids
Kidsilk Multis
Fluffy Mohair (Bulky)
Fluffy Mohair Solids
Fluffy Mohair Multis
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