Roxie the Hippo Pattern

CLICK HERE to purchase the yarn kit.   (1) Roxie the Hippo Pattern delivered digitally to the email address you use to check out.  REQUIRES: 32” circular needle or Double Pointed Needles, see pattern for needle size recommendation Tape Measure Darning Needle Removable Stitch Marker Safety eyes (or buttons) - 12mm for fingering weight, 15mm or larger for DK or worsted weight CLICK HERE to shop Accessories. CLICK HERE to shop Needles   With all of the Hippo Hysteria going on this year, how on earth could I continue the Year of Hippos without a mascot?! Many of you have probably realized by now that stuffies are one of my absolute favorite projects to knit. I have one on the needles at all times, and I have given away most of them as gifts. Roxie’s name definitely has a story behind it. Hippos all started back in 2015, I wanted a Christmas colorway that brought back fun memories with my sister - when she was 3, her favorite song that year was “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” She played it non-stop, over and over and over. Even as an adult, I cannot get that song out of my head during the Christmas season. So, the colorway “Hippo for Christmas” was born! The writer of that song is John Rox, so I thought it was only fitting to give her his name! The reason I love stuffies so much is because they bring a smile to my face every single time I complete one. And! Best of all - they are a really quick project. Sometimes I can’t commit to a big project, but need a quick gift, this is the perfect solution! It’s also a great way to get creative with color and expression! I hope this pattern brings you as much joy as it has brought me!