OMG!! I had seen this cute Hippo on this blog and I just had to order the pattern
from this afghan
so what better way to use it up.
Now isn't this the cutest....
So I placed my email order and right away I was able to download the pattern.
http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.ca/
This cutie was made with sock yarn and a 2 mm needle....
Well..........
I didn't have sock yarn so I sent Heidi a message asking her if I could use my leftover
yarn.
Sure she said why not....It may be a tad big........
So I proceeded to crochet these African flowers............
Now remember hers is sock yarn.......mine worsted weight.........used a 5 mm needle...
I made so many hexagons, pentagons...........so many gons............
So then the time came to start putting it together.......Oh my gosh!! What have I gotten myself into!!
This seemed just like a jigsaw puzzle........
Her instructions were great ....but remember my flowers were really big...
Now I'm not exaggerating !!!!
So here folks is my BIG BERTHA!!!! My Happy Hippo!!
I don't know why but her butt is so big and it shows......
I thought that she should have some eye lashes and I used yarn as well for her eyes.
Too many young grands that could pull off a button or two..
Too surprised !! Mine is 29" from nose to bottom.
Heidi's measures 15" from nose to bottom.
Well there sure is a lot to hold on to and cuddle!!
My Happy Hippo!!
Heidi's Happy Hippo!! Heidi I really tried...........Keep the patterns coming!!
If you get a chance drop by http://heidibearscreative.blogspot.ca/
ps.. I hope I brought a smile to your day!!
Thanks for visiting!!
Linda