Pierre the Hippo

Pierre is an adorable and cuddly little hippo, delightfully dressed in a charming striped jumper. This unique knitting pattern allows you to create Pierre in one seamless piece, skillfully minimizing the need for excessive seaming. The design includes innovative short rows for shaping, alongside techniques for picking up stitches along the edges to fashion his stylish sweater. Created by the talented designer Amanda Berry (@fluffandfuzz), this knitting pattern is suitable for acrylic DK yarns and is crafted using single-pointed needles (not in the round), making him a fun and engaging project.

This pattern is perfect for confident beginners and knitters of all skill levels who wish to improve their knitting techniques. In addition to the basic knit and purl stitches, you will also learn essential skills such as casting on and off, making increases and decreases, as well as crafting fun stripes for characterization. Completing Pierre involves some seaming to finish, adding that final touch of charm to this lovable hippo. Whether you're knitting for a child, as a gift, or simply for yourself, Pierre the hippo is sure to bring joy and a sense of accomplishment to your next knitting project!