Crochet 3in1 Safari Hippo Baby Blanket
Safari Hippo Baby Blanket – Crochet Pattern by Crafting Happiness
The Safari Hippo Baby Blanket was designed for those of you who adore safari animals and decided to design a safari-themed nursery.
And what a great idea! A cuddly warm blanket or play mat that the baby can snuggle with and then it folds into a decorative Hippo toy to brighten up the nursery.
This blanket is perfect for a minimalist home, even better if you’re saving space.
It’s design is gender-neutral and looks cute when folded and rested on the cot.
I used the Puff V stitch pattern for the blanket part and chose light shades of pink and purple for the colors because I think it looks really cute and gives of happy vibes. It has a cute hippo face and equally cute stubby legs. What do you think? Adorable, right?
As always, feel free to change the colors and embroider your own designs to personalize it for your little one.
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Safari Hippo Baby Blanket – PDF Pattern
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Hippo Baby Blanket – Video Resources
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Hippo Baby Blanket – A Multipurpose Baby Blanket
The Safari Hippo baby blanket acts as a versatile blanket for modern nurseries, serving as a blanket, play mat, toy, and decoration all in one. It’s perfect for homes where there is not a lot of space.
At home, you can unfold this blanket to use as a cozy play mat for your baby.
When traveling, your baby can stay warm and entertained with the attached hippo toy that comes with the blanket.
It’s a blanket designed to keep your child warm and snug.
When not in use, simply fold it up, and it transforms into an adorable Safari Hippo that can sit on the cot, either as a decoration or to entertain your little one.
Safari Hippo Baby Blanket – The Perfect Baby Shower Gift
This adorable hippo baby blanket will make a thoughtful baby shower gift for a soon-to-be mom that can be used year after year as a blanket, toy, or play mat.
The Safari Hippo Baby Blanket is designed to fit into a Safari-themed nursery or toddler room. You can adjust the colors to match any color scheme or preferences.
As long as you don’t change the head of the shape, it will always look like a Safari Hippo no matter the colors.
The pattern is designed with Aran yarn, but you can use DK yarn if you want, and make adjustments to the blanket size, the body parts will come out just a little smaller but keep their shape.
It’s warm and cuddly and any child would love to have one to snuggle with at night and play with during the day.
Crochet Hippo Baby Blanket – Pattern Notes
Pattern Level
- EASY
Format & Terms
- Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- PDF file format
- Written in English only
Size
- blanket 100cm by 75cm
Yarn Used
- Acrylic Aran Yarn
- YARN ALTERNATIVE LIST
Yarn Quantities
- 4 x 100g in cyan
- 5 x 100g in ash
- small quantities of black & white DK yarn for the mouth & nose
Other Supplies
- crochet hooks: 3.5mm, 4.5mm, 5mm & 5.5mm
- toy stuffing
- 20mm safety doll eyes
- stitch marker, scissors, darning needle
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Safari Hippo Blanket – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I am stuck on this pattern, can you help?
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Can I crochet this blanket using Aran yarn (worsted yarn #4)?
Yes, you can! The body parts will come out a little larger than my own, but still in the same shape. The blanket can be adjusted by simply crocheting fewer chains in the starting chain. Instructions on how to adjust the size of the blanket are in the pattern. TIP: use the same crochet hook I recommend in the pattern to keep the size closer to the original.
Do I have to use the same yarn brand as you to get the same result?
No, you don’t. You can use any brand you like but pay attention to the yardage, different brands have different yardage. Check out the yarn alternatives I have put together for you.
Can I change the size of the blanket?
Yes, you can. Each pattern can be adjusted by simply changing the number of starting chains and rows. Please keep in mind that making the blanket a lot larger than advised will change the way it looks when folded.
Can I sell items made with your pattern?
Yes, you can if you make them yourself. Mass production of my patterns is not allowed without written consent from me, the designer. Please check the copyright section for more details.
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You can sell the items made with this pattern on a small scale if you made them yourself (e.g. handmade to order or sold at fairs etc). Mass production of items using my patterns is not allowed without my written approval. You may not distribute or sell this pattern under any circumstances.
Happy Crocheting!
