So one day I turned around and found this little hippo sitting on my windowsill. She came in like a flash and made herself right at home. Every time I turned around she was in a different part of my apartment. Usually I found her rummaging through my pantry looking for some grass to chew on or in the tub taking a dip to cool herself off. I even caught her outside trying to chew on my flowers! I kinda let her get away with it sometimes because I'm a sucker for that face and she's a pretty darn good hugger.
Pattern: Hippy in Itty Bitty Toys
Yarn: Koigu, 2 balls
Needles: US 5s
Raveled
And those ears!! Talk about a great listener. I can yap and yap and yap and she's just right there nodding away. Even hubby was taken in by her! She's quite the PS3 player.
Recently though I've been catching her looking out the window thinking about where to next. I think she's ready to go to a soon to be new mom who would love her instant charm. There's no doubt that wherever she goes she's gonna bring joy to her new family.
For now, she'll be hanging on my couch getting ready to watch her favorite show, Planet Earth. (Reality TV for Hippos)
Hi! My name is Margaux and I love to knit.(a lot.) I currently am in the gorgeous city of San Francisco. This blog follows my knitting adventures with a little of my crazy life in between.
What a cute little hippo. I love her. I'm a sucker for Susan B. Anderson patterns. Beautiful!
Posted by: Veronica | June 27, 2010 at 05:00 PM
How super cute!
Posted by: sue | June 27, 2010 at 05:26 PM
love her! Maybe I should bring Leyla's herd over so they can play?
Posted by: dana | June 28, 2010 at 03:39 AM
An adorable little hippo! great yarn choices for her, the colouring is lovely.
Posted by: julie | June 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM
It's so cute! We all want one!!! Such a nice yarn color!
Posted by: Maryse | June 28, 2010 at 04:55 PM
You did an awesome job on little hippo.
Bravo!
Posted by: LineMarie | June 29, 2010 at 07:00 AM
I love it soo much we have a think for hippos in our family I may have to make onr for my nieces bday
Posted by: aimee | June 29, 2010 at 07:28 AM
Your hippo is so adorable! Wonderful job and I love the colors.
Posted by: Chelsea | July 01, 2010 at 06:37 AM
That yarn combo is the perfect match for that Hippo. It creates a magic all of its own. Great choice and fantastic result!
Posted by: Hookie, UK | July 15, 2010 at 08:37 AM
GAH!! I need this book, methinks!
Posted by: Nonnahs | July 29, 2010 at 09:30 PM
that's really cute hippo..
Posted by: learn php | October 16, 2010 at 03:05 AM
How can I get one, Love the Hippo
Posted by: Tom Russell | January 24, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Love your new die! Am glad you're enjoying time with family and the assistants! They grow so fast
Posted by: canada goose jakke | November 29, 2011 at 07:37 PM