Free pattern: Hippopotamus softie

The second I saw this hippo softie pattern by Verflixt & Zugenäht, all plans to work on responsible projects today went out the window. Instead, I’m printing the pattern with plans to sew him up today. He is just so cute!!! The site is written in German but there are photos with each step so you can see what needs to happen. (Seam allowances are not included on the pattern; you’ll need to add those yourself.)

Click below to go to the free pattern:

Ein Nilpfer selber nähen (Sew a Hippopotamus), by Verflixt & Zugenäht

[photo from Verflixt & Zugenäht]

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