Woolbox | Free Green Hippo Crochet Pattern

Hey folks, I’ve got another brand new FREE crochet pattern to share with you today that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Fresh from splashing through the swamps, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet Green Hippo!

Crocheted green hippo amigurumi pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

If you’ve not heard about Woolbox before they are a new online yarn company with a wealth of knitting and crochet knowledge. With the help of different designers, they are beginning to develop some FREE patterns of their own using their brand of yarn – and I’m delighted to be helping them out with that.

You may remember I shared the Blue Rhino, Pink Elephant and Golden Monkey amigurumi, and now we’ve got a fourth ‘Jungle Friend’ crochet pattern to make.

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For my Green Hippo, I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn, it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti-pilling acrylic; anti-pilling means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

On the left there are two images of green shades of Woolbox Imagine DK yarn, on the right we see the Green Hippo crochet amigurumi made from this yarn.

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 26 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time). I just used two different colours for my Hippo; Emerald Green (a rich, vibrant shade of green) and Evergreen (a deep rich green that resembles the foliage of fir trees) with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook. Other than that you would need a pair of black 12mm safety eyes, some stitch markers, some toy fillerpins and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit – I’ve added the links below:

On the left there are two images of green shades of Woolbox Imagine DK yarn, on the right we see a close up of the Green Hippo crochet amigurumi pattern and kit available from Woolbox.

The pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

If you make up the Woolbox Green Hippo I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebookX (twitter) or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Woolbox Free Patterns | Woolpup Gang

Hey folks, I’m delighted to tell you about the ‘ultimutt’ new collection of free crochet patterns I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Embark on a heartwarming journey with the WoolBox Woolpups collection, where imagination meets crochet in the form of cuddly canine companions.

Collage of the six different dog amigurumi patterns and kits available now from Woolbox - meet the Woolpups!

With six delightful options to choose from—St Bernard, Husky, German Shepherd, Border Collie, Saluki, and Dalmatian—there’s a Woolpup for every dog lover and crafting enthusiast.

I’ve tried to bring each Woolpup breed to life, in an accessible pattern, ready to become your faithful friend. Each Woolpup captures the distinctive features and personality traits of its real-life counterpart. From the St Bernard’s gentle expression to the German Shepherd’s inquisitive intelligence, these Woolpups are sure to melt hearts and bring smiles wherever they go.

A crocheted German Shepherd dog sits calmly inside a woven basket on a white wooden desk, it's friendly expression adding to its charm.

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For all of the pups I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% antipilling acrylic; anti-pilling just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 24 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time), and I used several different colours for the pups with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook. Other than that you would need pairs of 12mm black safety eyes (two for each pup), some stitch markers, some toy fillerpins and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together.

A crocheted St Bernard dog sits calmly inside a woven basket on a white wooden desk, with a sweet hangdog expression on its face.

All the patterns are available for FREE from Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit. I’ve added the link to my Woolbox Designer shop below where you can see all the pups (and all the other patterns I’ve designed for Woolbox).

The patterns are written in UK terms, but shipping is available worldwide. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful. I’d also suggest that these patterns would best suit someone comfortable with working in amigurumi style, as they require attention to detail and shaping techniques.

Collage of the six different dog amigurumi, in sideways profiles available now as patterns and kits from Woolbox

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for your next project or a beginner eager to embark on a creative adventure, the WoolBox Woolpups collection offers something for everyone. So, choose your favourite breed, pick up your crochet hook, and let the paw-sitively flow with the WoolBox Woolpups collection.

If you make up any of the Woolpups I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebooktwitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Woolbox | Free Golden Monkey Pattern

Hey folks, I’ve got another brand new FREE crochet pattern to share with you today that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Fresh from swinging through the trees in the Congo, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet Golden Monkey!

Introducing the crocheted Golden Monkey amigurumi pattern and kit available now from Woolbox
© Woolbox 2023

If you’ve not heard about Woolbox before they are a new online yarn company with a wealth of knitting and crochet knowledge. With the help of different designers they are beginning to develop some FREE patterns of their own using their own brand of yarn – and I’m delighted to be helping them out with that.

You may remember I shared the Blue Rhino, and Pink Elephant amigurumi and now we’ve got a third ‘Jungle Friend’ crochet pattern to make.

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Golden Monkey crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades
© Woolbox 2023

For my Golden Monkey I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% antipilling acrylic; anti-pilling just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Crocheted Golden Monkey amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades
© Woolbox 2023

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 24 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time), and I just used three different colours for my Monkey; Creme Caramel (a soft browny-mustard colour), Sunflower Yellow (a lovely bright lemon yellow), and Coconut Cream with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit – I’ve added the links below:

Crocheted Golden Monkey amigurumi pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

The pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

If you make up the Woolbox Golden Monkey I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebooktwitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Woolbox | Free Pink Elephant Pattern

Hey folks, I’ve got another brand new FREE crochet pattern to share with you today that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Fresh from a stomp on the African savanna, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet pink elephant!

Introducing the crocheted Pink Elephant amigurumi pattern and kit available now from Woolbox
© Woolbox 2023

If you’ve not heard about Woolbox before they are a new online yarn company with a wealth of knitting and crochet knowledge. With the help of different designers they are beginning to develop some FREE patterns of their own using their own brand of yarn – and I’m delighted to be helping them out with that.

You may remember, in September, I shared the free Blue Rhino amigurumi and now we’ve got a new ‘Jungle Friend’ crochet pattern to make. And there’s one more design yet to come, can you guess what animal it might be?

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Pink Elephant crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades
© Woolbox 2023

For my Pink Elephant I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% antipilling acrylic that comes in an array of beautiful shades. Anti-pilling technology just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Collage of the Pink Elephant crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades
© Woolbox 2023

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 20 different colours, and I just used three different colours for my Elephant; Soft Heather (a pretty purplish shade), Raspberry Jam (a lovely bright pink), and Pure White with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit – I’ve added the links below:

Crocheted Pink Elephant amigurumi pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

The pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

If you make up the Woolbox Pink Elephant I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebooktwitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Woolbox | Free Blue Rhino Pattern

I’m delighted to share with you today a brand new FREE crochet patterns that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Recovering from a recent romp in the Serengeti, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet blue rhino!

Introducing the crocheted Blue Rhino amigurumi pattern and kit available now from Woolbox
© Woolbox 2023

If you’ve not heard about Woolbox before they are a new online yarn company with a wealth of knitting and crochet knowledge. With the help of different designers they are beginning to develop some FREE patterns of their own using their own brand of yarn – and I’m delighted to be helping them out with that.

You may remember that back in May this year I created a British Bulldog and now we’ve got a new cuddly companion perfect for any wildlife lover. I let you into a little secret too; there just might be a few more ‘Jungle Friends’ patterns from me coming to join this little guy.

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Blue Rhino crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades
© Woolbox 2023

For my the Rhino I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK. If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% antipilling acrylic that comes in an array of beautiful shades. Anti-pilling, in a nutshell, just means that any project you make with this yarn, like an amigurumi should not go bobbly over time.

Collage of the Blue Rhino crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades
© Woolbox 2023

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 20 different colours, and I just used three different colours for my Rhino; Mediterranean Blue, Deep Ocean Blue, and Pure White with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download or as a kit – I’ve added the links below.

Crocheted Blue Rhino pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

The pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

If you make up the Woolbox Blue Rhino I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebooktwitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Crochet Now Magazine | Spot the Dog Crochet Exclusive

My heart is brimming over at the moment with childhood nostalgia! Look it’s crocheted Spot the Dog!! I’ve been so excited about this design and I’m so happy to finally share it with you!

Crochet Spot the Dog Amigurumi in Issue 41 of Crochet Now by Heather C Gibbs
© Crochet Now | The Eric and Gillian Hill Family Trust / Salspot Ltd. 2018

I cannot image my childhood without the classic Spot the Dog books, I remember flipping the flaps of Where’s Spot? when I was young, then I reread the various board books to my eldest when she was small, and more recently I’m enjoying rediscovering them with my two year old. 

I was therefore absolutely delighted when Crochet Now magazine asked me if I’d like to have a go at designing the crochet version of Spot.

If you aren’t familiar with Spot, he is a lovable yellow puppy character created by Eric Hill who is a firm favourite with toddlers and pre-schoolers. The children’s books have sold more than 60 million copies and 2020 will be celebration year for Spot’s 40th birthday.

Crochet Spot the Dog Amigurumi next to some classic Spot the Dog books

Of course I said YES and got to planning. It wasn’t until after I’d said yes that I kind of realised what a task I’d taken on! Spot is such a well loved character that I really had to get him just right! It was very important therefore that what ever I did was a faithful representation of Spot the dog and was in keeping with his lovable playfulness.

This was also a very different experience for me as it wasn’t going to be my design per-say as it’s a character that already exists and I was very grateful for the supportive guidance from Crochet Now magazine and Penguin books who publish the Spot the Dog books

Crochet Spot the Dog Amigurumi designing in progress

My Spot went through lots of different phases of sketches before I got my crochet hooks out and then I tried out different shaping techniques to get the look of the 2-D character into a 3-D form. Picking the perfect ‘Spot’ yellow and brown was also very crucial to the process!

The finished Spot is about 15.5cm tall and I designed him with embroidered features which makes him perfect for little ones under 36 months – for older children or adults you could use safety eyes instead.

Crochet Spot the Dog Amigurumi in a cute book scene in Issue 41 of Crochet Now by Heather C Gibbs
© Crochet Now | The Eric and Gillian Hill Family Trust / Salspot Ltd. 2018

I love how he turned out in the end, and I love how the magazine have styled him so he looks JUST like he’s stepped out of one of his own books!

Do you love Spot? You can get the exclusive pattern and kit to make him now in Crochet Now magazine Issue 41! Just so you know, due to the branding guidelines, this pattern will never be released by me independently, you will only be able to get him through the magazine – so if you want him you need to go get him quick!

Spot the Dog amigurumi with his paw on a Spot the Dog book.

Crochet Now is available in all major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK and there is a subscription available to overseas customers which you can find out more about on their website.

I’ve also got another design out in this months issue that’s kind of related to Spot but I’ll talk about that a bit more soon!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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