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
April 1, 2014 at 8:08 pmGorgeous 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:05 amThank 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
April 1, 2014 at 8:10 pmOoh 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:05 amA 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:19 amThis 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
April 1, 2014 at 8:55 pmHow utterly brilliant 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:06 amAwww, thank you, as always.
Missy's Crafty Mess says
April 1, 2014 at 9:01 pmThat is so cute. Great job.
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:06 amMuchly thank you. 🙂
mollieandclaire says
April 1, 2014 at 9:13 pmAmazing!!!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:06 amThank you!
eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says
April 1, 2014 at 9:22 pmYour writing is fabulous, made me giggle lots. Hippo, obviously is gorgeous too x
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:07 amThank you! 🙂
KerryCan says
April 1, 2014 at 10:01 pmSo, 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:07 amYup, my work here is done. You are now going to have to learn to crochet. 🙂 Enjoy. 🙂
Mind Margins says
April 1, 2014 at 11:35 pmVery cute! I bet the twinnage loves it!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:08 amThank you. The twinnage is quite happy to pick holes in it, spill porridge in it, and generally abuse it. Ah well.
Tina says
April 2, 2014 at 1:16 amHow cute!! I love it 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:13 amThank you. 🙂
Jennifer says
April 2, 2014 at 1:19 amStoic spouse can now buy lots of yarn. That’s how it works in my marriage.
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:08 amHmmmm…. I LIKE your thinking…
Magpiemakingdo says
April 2, 2014 at 1:47 amI’m pretty sure this is the greatest thing I’ve seen all week.
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:08 amThank you!
Cronic Knitter says
April 2, 2014 at 2:41 amLove, love the hippo!!! Great job!!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:57 pmThank you muchly.
ourworldheritagebe says
April 2, 2014 at 6:08 amVery, very, very, very, very cute. Did I mention it was cute? 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:56 pmNo! You should’ve said! 😉 But thank you.
randomrose says
April 2, 2014 at 8:07 amThis is just hippo-splendipholisley beautifully beautiful…me want me want 🙂 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:56 pmThank you! And I think hippo-splendipholisley should most definitely be added to the dictionary.
jwalsh1466 says
April 2, 2014 at 9:02 amOooh this is a beautiful hippo!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:55 pmThank you!
jessbryan22 says
April 2, 2014 at 10:53 amI love reading your Blog, I have nominated you for the Liebster Award! 🙂
http://jessbryan22.wordpress.com/
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:09 am*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
April 2, 2014 at 11:06 amHow 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:10 amOne of them seems to have adopted it, for now, even though it’s almost as big as he is.
dotstestsite says
April 2, 2014 at 1:50 pmHello 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:13 amThank you m’dear!
Female Bystander says
April 2, 2014 at 6:43 pmSo beautiful! No wonder it’s a happy hippo! 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:54 pmThank you! 🙂
Nicky Barfoot says
April 2, 2014 at 9:16 pmLove him!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:10 amThank you.
tilleyb says
April 3, 2014 at 7:04 pmhello! 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:10 amOh 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
April 8, 2014 at 4:05 pmNo no, you deserve it. I love reading your blog:)
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:53 pmLikewise. You’re very talented.
annie says
April 3, 2014 at 9:59 pmLove it! The post and the hippo made me smile. Thanks. 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:11 amThank you. 🙂
Donna says
April 4, 2014 at 8:10 amToo cute for words!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:12 amThank you!!!!!
donnarossa says
April 4, 2014 at 10:20 amso 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
April 8, 2014 at 8:12 amBrilliant. It’s a fantastic pattern, isn’t it? Would love to see yours when it’s done…
Kraftling says
April 6, 2014 at 10:02 amhow cute! I’ve even got the pattern!. But crocheting isn’t my strongest passion…
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 6:54 pmIt’s actually a really well-written pattern that’s easy to follow. (I’m pretty new to crochet.) I recommend it.
Carole says
April 6, 2014 at 5:06 pmOh dear. Another pattern that I absolutely must have. He looks fantastic 🙂
The Twisted Yarn says
April 8, 2014 at 8:12 amI really do recommend the pattern. It works perfectly, and it’s very well-written.
stitchesandmarginalia says
April 9, 2014 at 6:58 pmThis is amazing. I don’t really crochet or make toys, but I could maybe make an exception here…
The Twisted Yarn says
April 9, 2014 at 7:02 pmI don’t really make toys either, but this pattern was calling to me too loudly to ignore. I recommend it…
youngatfifty says
April 9, 2014 at 9:40 pmOMG ! 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
May 12, 2014 at 7:13 pmAwwwww, 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
April 15, 2014 at 6:17 amLoving it!! I want to do it but I am always afraid of the motif works… too many ends to wind up!
Gallivanta says
April 15, 2014 at 10:16 amGorgeous. I am glad you got that inescapable, must make a hippo feeling.
The Twisted Yarn says
April 23, 2014 at 8:08 pmYeah, these things just won’t be ignored. And thank you. 🙂
butlersabroad says
April 16, 2014 at 3:53 pmHe’s truly fantastic but the comment from Stoic Spouse is absolutely priceless!!
wildsherkin says
April 16, 2014 at 10:12 pmAmazing work! I am in awe of your craft skills!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 23, 2014 at 8:07 pmThank you! Not so much skilled as doggedly determined!
ontheupcyclemom says
April 17, 2014 at 2:09 amI love this! Fantastic!
The Twisted Yarn says
April 23, 2014 at 8:06 pmThank you!
modewaerts says
May 1, 2014 at 3:47 pmOh my, you have the most wonderful ideas! He is just adorable! Makes me want to search the crochet hook…
The Twisted Yarn says
May 3, 2014 at 7:11 pmThank you. 🙂
celialadygarden says
May 6, 2014 at 3:28 pmWhat a happy hippo, he made me smile. Clever you to have the patience and time with a busy family.
The Twisted Yarn says
May 12, 2014 at 7:14 pmActually I think it’s the busy family that’s driven me to crochet (/gin).
Jade says
March 22, 2015 at 3:57 amWhat 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.