Cowletta Moolove Funmigurumi

With Cowletta, we will start a new family of Funmigurumi, the Moolove family, straight out of a green and pretty prairie!
The idea for this funmigurumi came from a personal request from a special crocheter, but it just stirred up things on the farm, so Cowletta wound up having a sister, her name is Milketta. I hear some mooing coming from the pasture so I don’t know if there are more little cows out there or may even a couple of bulls. . . Meantime, enjoy Cowletta until we find out!

Crochet skill: Advanced beginner to intermediate

Size: 10 “ long x 9” wide

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Burgundy (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Claret (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Fiberfill
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Measuring tape



Body
Side #1 (Make 2)

With Burgundy, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Burgundy. Leave long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 16- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)




Side #2 (Make 2)

With Claret, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Claret. Leave long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Row 16- Join Carrot. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 17- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 18 to 29- Rep row 17.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)

Place 1 piece of Body side #1 and 1 piece of Body side # 2 together, right sides facing,and threading a blunt needle with the tails left after fastening off, sew the pieces down the middle to join them. Repeat for the back side.
Now, placing both Back and Front of Body with both right sides facing, thread blunt needle with yarn of appropriate colors and sew sides and bottom of Body. Fasten off. Turn inside out and put aside.

Legs-
Leg # 1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Burgundy, leaving long tail to sew with.

Leg #2-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Buff. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Buff, weave in ends.
Rnd 10- Join Claret. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 11 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Claret, leaving long tail to sew with.

Arm # 1-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Burgundy. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Burgundy, weave in tail.
Rnd 10- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Bluff, weave in tail

Arm # 2-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Black, weave in tail
Rnd 7- Join Carrot. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Carrot, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff arms and sew to sides of body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in tail.



Eyes (Make 2)-

With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN INTO A ROUND. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with and to make eyelashes.

Muzzle-

With Petal Pink, ch 6.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across till last ch. 2 sc in last ch,
working now on foundation loops of beginning chain, 1 sc in each loop till last loop, 2 sc in last loop, cl st to join rnd. (13 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. (20 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (22 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of rnd. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. (26 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. (28 sc)
Fasten off Petal Pink, leaving long tail to sew with. Measure Front of Body and center muzzle, pinning it in place all around except point
where you will be inserting the stuffing. Stuff with Fiberfill. Thread blunt needle and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Thread blunt needle with Black and embroider nostrils and mouth as you see in photos. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Spots for Front of Body-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. (10 sc)
Row 2- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (8 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next sc till end of row. (5 sc)
Row 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (4 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till end of row. (3 sc)
Row 8- Sc 2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in last sc. (2 sc) Fasten off leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to Body and sew with spot between Burgundy and Buff squares as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across.(15 sc)
Row 2- Sc2 tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, leave last 3 sc unworked. (12 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (10 sc)
Row 4- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, leave last 2 sc unworked. (8 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each sc till last sc. (7 sc)
Row 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog over next 2sc. (5 sc)
Row 7- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc in last sc. (6 sc)
Row 8- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (4 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. (3 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to bottom of Body and sew with spot between Burgundy and Buff squares as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #3-
With Black, ch 2.
Half Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, but do not join into a rnd. (6 sc)
Half Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc across.(12 sc)
Half Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (14 sc)
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to top of Front and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in thread.

Spots for Back of Body-
Spot #1-
With Black, ch 2.
Half Rnd 1- 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, but do not join into a rnd. (6 sc)
Half Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc across.(12 sc)
Half Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. (14 sc)
Half Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, turn.
Half Rnd 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, turn.
Half Rnd 6- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Thread blunt needle. Pin spot to Back of Body in between the Burgundy and Buff squares, sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Spot #2-
With Black, ch 9.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc)
Row 2- Sl st in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leave last sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 3- Sl st in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, leave last sc unworked. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 5- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #3-
With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep around, sl st to join rnd. (24 sc) Fasten off,
leaving long tail to sew with.

Tail-
Cut 2 yarn strands 58 inches long on the following colors:
Buff
Claret
Carrot

Fold in half, and make wrapping the yarn around your thumb, make a knot, leaving a small loop on top to sew tail with.
Now, divide the strands in 3 sections of 4 strands each and braid.
Wrap again around your thumb and make a knot. Cut the ends evenly to make a tassel of the end of the tail.
Measure center of Back, and pin the tail. Thread a blunt needle with yarn and sew tail in place through the loop you left
on top. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Note- Sew firmly because you know that children like to pull tails!

Ears-
Ear #1-
With Buff, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, [1 sc in each of next 2 sc], rep from 3 more times, 1 sc in each of rest sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make Ear Spot as follows:

Ear Spot-

With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to ear and sew in place, making sure you do not catch any of the loops you will need to continue crocheting.
Fasten off, weave in tail. Continue ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make "Pink" of Ear as follows:

"Pink" of Ear-

With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2 turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across.(4 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to back of ear (side opposite to where you sewed the "Spot") and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Continue making Ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep around. (19 sc)
Rnd 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (14 sc)
Rnd 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of rest sc around.(13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear #2-

With Carrot, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 5 sc in 2nch ch from hook. (5 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in each sc around. (5 sc)
Rnd 3- 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (15 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (15 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in nect sc, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Set aside for a moment and make "Pink" of Ear as follows:

"Pink" of Ear-

With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2 turn. (2 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and next sc, and in top of turning ch. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Rnds 5 to 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Pin to back of ear (side opposite to where you sewed the "Spot") and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Continue making Ear as follows:
Ear Rnd-
Rnd 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (20 sc)
Rnd 9- 1 sc in first sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnd 10- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep from * around. (13 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around.(13 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Stuff Body and sew top. Fasten off and weave in tail. Place ears on sides of head. Pin down and sew in place. Fasten off and weave in tail.
Done!

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Funmigurumi Hippos

I have a blog totally dedicated to bears I design following the style of amigurumi toys up to a point, that point is where my creative juices start flowing and I run after them! Each one of my bears has a personality all its own, and a face all its own. But I also love to work for children's charities and this year, aside from other things, I'm making toys. I've decided to start this little corner to share these toys and also any other children's patterns I come up with.

My first installment will be these Funmigurumi Hippos.
I call them that way because they are super easy to make, and if you, as I did, choose vibrant and happy colors, the kids will go wild for them!
I named my first ones Buddy, Buster and Bailey, and they went to a charity for abused children.
This pattern belongs to me and I share it freely, with the understanding that you will not sell it nor post it under your name. You may use it for gifts or charity all you want. If you make some of these hippos for charity, let me know, it will really make my day special! Thanks.
Here's the pattern. Enjoy!

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn of 3 different but compatible colors
a little bit of black yarn
H crochet hook
E crochet hook
blunt needle
scissors
pins
measuring tape
fiberfill stuffing
Note: Before you start your hippo, choose the colors you are going to use. Write in a piece of paper, which coloryou will be using for the muzzle and which two colors you will be using for the body. Decide if you will be matching the ears to the muzzle or to one of the colors of the body, etc. Wtire it down in a pice of paper, and personalize your Hippo!
Follow that color scheme as you work the pattern.
Body: With H hook and color 1, ch 32. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hk and in every ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-11: 1 sc in every sc across, ch 1, turn. Row 12-22: Change to color 2 (leaving long tail to sew with) sc in every sc across. Ch 1, turn. Cut yarn, leaving long tail to sew with.

Muzzle: With hook H and Pumpkin, ch 11.
Rnd 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and all across till your reach the last ch, make 3 sc in that chain. Do not turn, work 1 sc in each loop at the other side of the chain, till last ch, make 3 sc in last loop, sl st to end rnd.

Rnd 2- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sl st to end rnd.

Rnd 3- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc, sl st to end rnd.

Rnd 4-Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Sl st to join rnd.

Rnd 5- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc, sl st to stitch made after ch 1, to join rnd.

Rnd 6- Ch 1, 1 sc in same spot, 1 sc in each of next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to join to first sc of rnd (skipping beginning ch 1).

Rnd 7- ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around, 1 sc in front of ch 1, sl st to first sc of rnd, ignoring ch1.

Rnd 8- Rep rnd 7. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Optional: With black warn and blunt needle, make 2 cross stitches, one on each side of muzzle, to immitate nostrils. You can also make a black dot or a small dash as I did. See photos. Fasten off.
Arms-With H hook and color #1, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around.
Rnds 3-6: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off. Change color. Rnd 7- Join color #2, ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in last sc, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 8- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc innext sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in ext sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, sl st to join rnd. Rnd 9- Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sl st to end rnd. Rnds 10-11: 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Fastenoff, leavinglong tail to sew with.
Legs- With H hook and color #1, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 2- Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to join rnd. Rnd 3- 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. Sl st to end rnd. Rnd 4- ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd, sl st to end rnd. Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. sl st to join rnd. Rnd 6- Rep rnd 5. Fasten off. Change color. Rnd 7- Join muzzle color, ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around. Sl st to end rnd. Rnds 8-13: Rep rnd 7. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew with.
Eyes (make 2)- You can use purchased safety eyes. I used handmade eyes which keep the lovable homespun quality of the toy. With Hook size h and a little bit of black yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew with.
Ears (make 4 per toy)- With muzzle color and using size "H" hk, ch 3, make 3 dc in 3rd ch from hk. Change to size e hook and ch 1, sc all around th ear. Fasten off leaving long tail. Repeat this 4 times (leave a long tail in only 2 of them to sew.)
Bangs- With H hook and muzzle color, ch 18, 1 sc in 7th ch from hk, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, across. Last two loops, do not make 1 sc in between. Fasten off.
Finishing-Put both right side pieces of body facing each other, with the wrong sides facing you, using the blunt needle and the long tails you left, whipstitch the sides first. How to sew the bangs: Using measuring tape or ruler, measure the two ends of hte toy, looking for the center, mark. When you are about to sew the top of the toy, insert the bang strip into the "pocket" formed by the half-sewn toy, with the wrong side of the bang facing inward, touching the fabric of the crocheted toy and the loops of the beginning chain of the bang facing upward, align it between the marks that you made, to make sure it is centered in the "face" of the toy, align it also with the edge of the top of the toy and the loops you are going to sew it through, whipstitch, inserting the needle through both sides of the toy and the bang at the same time, pull firmly but not twisting the toy. Fasten off. Sew ears in place to both ends of the headas follows: First, whipstitch two ear pieces to each other, then sew them to the corner of the head as seen in picture. Fasten off. Stuff arms lightly and sew in place guiding yourself by the photos. Stuff the body of the hippo and whipsitch bottom of body. Fasten off. Stuff legs lightly and sew in place. Tail; Cut two 51"-long pieces of yarn of every color used to make the toy (6 strands in total). Fold in half. Tie a small piece of yarn of a contrasting color (do not make a tight knot since you will be taking that off) tie this to a door knob, a chair or where you find it comfortable, divide the strands so that you'll have 3 groups of 4 strands each. Braid. Tie a piece of yarn at bottom, leaving a tassel. Snip off excess. Sew tail to 5th row of sc at the back of the hippo, counting from the bottom of the body.
You're done!

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