This blog is (supposed to be) about knitting and crochet for the home. Hence that bonkers, never-again-even-if-you-paid-me stained glass window afghan. (In case you’re wondering, I’m currently sitting on the aforementioned afghan, and it’s also liberally adorned with toddler porridge, Thomas The Tank Engine stickers, and assorted toys. Is nothing sacred in this house?? NOTHING?!) And hence the even more over-ambitious projects I’ve got planned for elsewhere in this old brewery.
But.
You know that feeling a girl gets, sometimes? That I-must-crochet-a-floral-hippo feeling? Well, last week I got that feeling, and I got it bad. Here is the result. People, meet Hieronymus. Hieronymus, meet people:-
And again:-
…And again:-
And finally, with me and the Stoic Spouse and the Toddler Twinnage on board:-
You want the pattern, yes? It’s the Happypotamus by Heidi Bears. Easily searchable on Ravelry, or PM me if you have trouble finding it. Heidi Bears also does a rather beautiful frog.
By the way, until I stuffed it, the Stoic Spouse said it resembled road kill. I would like you all to know that I am no longer on speaking terms with the Stoic Spouse.
threadandethel says
Gorgeous hippo; love the color choices! I was hoping your hippo would be of the Happypotamus pattern…I’m almost thinking about making one myself.
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you. I really do recommend the pattern. It’s very well written and clear. And it’s quite a quick hook…
The Snail of Happiness says
Ooh I want one of those… because my house is not full enough of stuff already… add it to the list, but need to make a dragon first, Already have a Loch Ness Monster.
Hehe… my blog is supposed to be about sustainability, but seems to have got into a knitting and crochet rut recently!
The Twisted Yarn says
A dragon?! I SOOO want to see it when you do. 🙂 (I’m half way through the square for your masterpiece blanket, by the way.)
The Snail of Happiness says
This is the one that I want to make: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fierce-little-dragon I printed off the pattern ages ago and I just haven’t got round to making it yet… soon, soon.
(hurrah for the square, by the way!)
roma1912 says
How utterly brilliant 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
Awww, thank you, as always.
Missy's Crafty Mess says
That is so cute. Great job.
The Twisted Yarn says
Muchly thank you. 🙂
mollieandclaire says
Amazing!!!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you!
eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says
Your writing is fabulous, made me giggle lots. Hippo, obviously is gorgeous too x
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you! 🙂
KerryCan says
So, I hope you’re satisfied. Now I feel like I’m really going to HAVE to learn to crochet because that is the finest hippo I’ve ever seen!
The Twisted Yarn says
Yup, my work here is done. You are now going to have to learn to crochet. 🙂 Enjoy. 🙂
Mind Margins says
Very cute! I bet the twinnage loves it!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you. The twinnage is quite happy to pick holes in it, spill porridge in it, and generally abuse it. Ah well.
Tina says
How cute!! I love it 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you. 🙂
Jennifer says
Stoic spouse can now buy lots of yarn. That’s how it works in my marriage.
The Twisted Yarn says
Hmmmm…. I LIKE your thinking…
Magpiemakingdo says
I’m pretty sure this is the greatest thing I’ve seen all week.
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you!
Cronic Knitter says
Love, love the hippo!!! Great job!!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you muchly.
ourworldheritagebe says
Very, very, very, very, very cute. Did I mention it was cute? 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
No! You should’ve said! 😉 But thank you.
randomrose says
This is just hippo-splendipholisley beautifully beautiful…me want me want 🙂 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you! And I think hippo-splendipholisley should most definitely be added to the dictionary.
jwalsh1466 says
Oooh this is a beautiful hippo!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you!
jessbryan22 says
I love reading your Blog, I have nominated you for the Liebster Award! 🙂
http://jessbryan22.wordpress.com/
The Twisted Yarn says
*Gasps* THANK YOU! Right, I’m just going to have a read and figure out what I have to do. You are soooooooooooooo kind. 🙂
jenpedwards says
How dare he say such a thing! It’s absolutely quirkily adorable! I wonder which twin will take to it? Or they might fight over it? Delightful.
The Twisted Yarn says
One of them seems to have adopted it, for now, even though it’s almost as big as he is.
dotstestsite says
Hello Hieronymus!! you look a friendly, happy hippo!
How dare stoic spouse compare to road kill!!! Think the idea of now making him buy yarn for next project is an excellent one!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you m’dear!
Female Bystander says
So beautiful! No wonder it’s a happy hippo! 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you! 🙂
Nicky Barfoot says
Love him!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you.
tilleyb says
hello! I nominated you for a Liebster Award award, you can read more about it here:
http://limegreenlady.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/aeroplanes-and-awards/
Thanks for the blog, I love reading it! LGLx
The Twisted Yarn says
Oh my goodness, thank you sooooo much! I’m going to have a read and figure out what to do next. You are so so kind.
tilleyb says
No no, you deserve it. I love reading your blog:)
The Twisted Yarn says
Likewise. You’re very talented.
annie says
Love it! The post and the hippo made me smile. Thanks. 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you. 🙂
Donna says
Too cute for words!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you!!!!!
donnarossa says
so cute. I love this pattern. I’m doing my first Hippo right now. Just finished all the small octa-, penta-, hexa- and heptagons…
The Twisted Yarn says
Brilliant. It’s a fantastic pattern, isn’t it? Would love to see yours when it’s done…
Kraftling says
how cute! I’ve even got the pattern!. But crocheting isn’t my strongest passion…
The Twisted Yarn says
It’s actually a really well-written pattern that’s easy to follow. (I’m pretty new to crochet.) I recommend it.
Carole says
Oh dear. Another pattern that I absolutely must have. He looks fantastic 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
I really do recommend the pattern. It works perfectly, and it’s very well-written.
stitchesandmarginalia says
This is amazing. I don’t really crochet or make toys, but I could maybe make an exception here…
The Twisted Yarn says
I don’t really make toys either, but this pattern was calling to me too loudly to ignore. I recommend it…
youngatfifty says
OMG ! I thought I will not see you crocheting for a month more after your marathon masterpiece 🙂 But here you are with another wonderful creation. do you know, you inspire envy in others (me I mean ) ? I now can understand why Stoic Spouse called your lovely hippo a road kill 😀
Your Hieronymus is just too adorable !
The Twisted Yarn says
Awwwww, thank you! This project was so much fun that I hardly did anything else for the week I was making it. Trivial activities like eating/sleeping/caring-for-children went out of the window!
anumrinal says
Loving it!! I want to do it but I am always afraid of the motif works… too many ends to wind up!
Gallivanta says
Gorgeous. I am glad you got that inescapable, must make a hippo feeling.
The Twisted Yarn says
Yeah, these things just won’t be ignored. And thank you. 🙂
butlersabroad says
He’s truly fantastic but the comment from Stoic Spouse is absolutely priceless!!
wildsherkin says
Amazing work! I am in awe of your craft skills!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you! Not so much skilled as doggedly determined!
ontheupcyclemom says
I love this! Fantastic!
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you!
modewaerts says
Oh my, you have the most wonderful ideas! He is just adorable! Makes me want to search the crochet hook…
The Twisted Yarn says
Thank you. 🙂
celialadygarden says
What a happy hippo, he made me smile. Clever you to have the patience and time with a busy family.
The Twisted Yarn says
Actually I think it’s the busy family that’s driven me to crochet (/gin).
Jade says
What made you the hippo “Hironymus”? I am looking for a book a grew up reading called Hironymus the Hippopotamus and am having a hard time finding it. Would love to have it for my children.
Thank you.