Backpack “Hippo”
Final size: 26 cm x 23 cm
Materials:
• hook 3.5 mm
• 2 skeins of gray yarn of 100 grams (200 m) – 100% cotton
• 2 skeins of pale pink yarn, 100 grams (200 m) each – 100% cotton
• 64 cm of 4 mm cord
• 1 transparent plug
• 2 black buttons with a diameter of 1 cm (eyes)
• filler
• marker loops for knitting in two colors (hereinafter A and B)
Abbreviations:
• ch– air loop
• sl-st – connecting post
• dec. – decave
• sc – single crochet
Loops and techniques:
• Connecting post
• Single crochet
Tapestry (jacquard) knitting: In this technique, you knit with one thread and attach one or more additional threads to alternate colors. Usually, row 1 is knitted with the main thread, and starting from the 2nd row, a thread of a different color is added. Colors alternate throughout all rows to obtain a pattern.
Color change:
To move from one color to another, you need to close the last loop and attach the thread of the new color. Continue tapestry knitting with the main or additional colors in accordance with the pattern.
(scheme at the end of the file)
BAG:
Knit 35 chThen knit in a circle according to the description.
1 row: 2 sc in 2 sts from hook (insert markers A and B in the first loop), 32 sc, 4 sc in the next loop (insert markers B in 2 and 3 loops). Continue on other side of chain: 32 sc, 2 sc in last st (insert marker st B in last st) = 72 sts.
2 row: starting from this row, you will attach an additional thread. To start, just take a new thread, leaving the second, do not make knots. Continue knitting with the main color, but now, in parallel, attaching the second.
Row 3: 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, 36 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 36 sc, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc = 88 sts.
Row 4: 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 38 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 38 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc = 96 sts.
Row 5: 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 40 sc, 3 sc in next st, 6 sc, 3 sc in next st, 40 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc = 104 sts.
Row 6: 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 42 sc, 3 sc in next st, 8 sc, 3 sc in next st, 42 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc = 112 sts.
Row 7: 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 44 sc, 3 sc in next st, 10 sc, 3 sc in next st, 44 sc, 3 sc in next st, 5 sc = 120 sts.
Row 8: 6 sc, 3 sc in next st, 46 sc, 3 sc in next st, 12 sc, 3 sc in next st, 46 sc, 3 sc in next st, 6 sc = 128 sts.
9-55 rows: continue knitting in accordance with the pattern. Remove marker B, continuing to use marker A for the first stitch of each row.
56 row: 12 sc in accordance with the diagram to make a fold.
57 row: 6 sc (transfer marker, this will be the new beginning of the rows), ch 3, skip 3 loops, *13 sc, ch 3, skip 3 loops * – repeat 7 times, 7 sc = 128 loops .
58 row: 128 sc.
59 row: cut the thread of the complementary color. Work 128 sc in base color, sl-st in first st of row.
STRAP:
Knit in the round with the main color, casting on the required number of ch (according to the table below), leaving a long thread at the beginning to sew the shoulder strap to the bag.
Dimensions:
Child’s age: 3 4 5 6
Number of v.p. 97 104 111 118
(in the picture webbing for a 3-year-old child)
1 row: 2 sc in 2 sts from hook (insert markers A and B in the first loop), 94/101/108/115 sc, 4 sc in the next loop (insert marker B in 2 and 3 loops). Continue on other side of chain: 94/101/108/115 sc, 2 sc in last st (insert marker B in last st) = 196/210/224/238 sts.
2 row: starting from this row, you will attach an additional thread. To start, just take a new thread, leaving the second, do not make knots. Continue knitting with the main color, but now, in parallel, attaching the second.
Transfer marker A to the first st of each row and marker B to the middle sts of the row each time you increase (3 sc in one st). This will make it easier to count stitches and rows.
3 sc in first st, 96/103/110/117 sc, 3 sc in next st, 96/103/110/117 sc, 3 sc in next st = 204/218/232/246 sts.
Row 3: 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, 98/105/112/119 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 98/105/112/119 sc, 3 sc in next st , 1 sc = 212/226/240/254 sts.
sl-st in the first loop of the row.
Leave a long thread for sewing.
HEAD:
Cast on 6 ch, then knit in a circle, starting from the front of the muzzle.
1 row: 2 sc in 2 sts from hook (insert marker A in the first loop and marker B in the second), 3 sc, 3 sc in the next loop (insert marker B in the first and third loops), 4 sc (insert marker B in last loop) = 12 loops.
2nd row: Transfer marker A to the first st of each row and markers B to the middle sts of the row each time you increase (3 sc in 1 st). This will make it easier to count stitches and rows.
1 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3sc, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc in next st = 20 sts.
Row 3: 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc = 28 sts.
Row 4: 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 7 sc, 3 sc in next st, 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 7 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc = 36 sts.
Decorate marker B.
5 row: 36 sc.
6 row: * 5 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 42 loops.
7 row: * 6 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 48 loops.
8 row: * 7 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 54 loops.
9 row: * 8 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 60 loops.
10 row: * 9 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 66 loops.
11th row: *10 sc, 2 sc in next st* – repeat 6 times = 72 sts.
12-18 rows: 72 sc.
19 row: * 10 sc, 1 dec. * – repeat 6 times = 66 loops.
20 row: * 9 sc, 1 dec. * – repeat 6 times = 60 loops.
21 row: *8 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 54 loops.
22 row: *7 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 48 loops.
23 row: * 6 sc, 1 dec. * – repeat 6 times = 42 loops.
24 row: *5 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 36 loops.
25 row: * 5 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 42 loops.
26 row: *6 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 48 loops.
27 row: * 7 sc, 2 sc in the next loop * – repeat 6 times = 54 loops.
28-35 rows: 54 sc.
36 row: *7 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 48 loops.
37 row: * 6 sc, 1 dec. * – repeat 6 times = 42 loops.
38 row: *5 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 36 loops.
39 row: *4 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 30 loops.
Stuff your head with filler.
40 row: * 3 sc, 1 dec. * – repeat 6 times = 24 loops.
41 row: *2 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 18 loops.
42 row: *1 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 12 loops.
Fill your head.
43 row: *1 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 6 times = 6 loops.
44 row: *1 sc, 1 dec.* – repeat 3 times = 3 loops.
sl-st in the first loop of the row.
Leave a long thread for sewing.
EARS:
Cast on 2 ch pink yarn, then knit in a circle, starting from the center.
1st row: 6 sc in 2nd st from hook (insert marker in first st).
2nd row: 2 sc in each st = 12 sc (transfer the marker to the first st of each row). Bind off last st of row with gray yarn. Cut off the pink thread.
Row 3 (with gray thread): *1 sc, 2 sc in next st* – repeat 6 times = 18 sts.
sl-st in the first loop of the row.
Leave a long thread for stitching.
HEAD ASSEMBLY:
Turn your head to the side where it will be in front. Sew on the eyes approximately at the level of the 25th row at a distance of 4 cm from each other.
Sew ears 7 rows higher, 1 cm from the center of the eye. Fold them in half as you sew.
FINAL ASSEMBLY:
Choose the back and front of the bag. Sew the straps 1 row below the back center tabs as shown in the photo.
Sew the lower ends of the straps to the row where the hippo pattern begins, as shown in the photo.
Attach the head to the backpack by sewing the end of the back to the top of the backpack (attach the head with pins first to get it in the correct position).
Pass the cord through the loops.
Insert the ends of the cord into the plug. Make knots at both ends and adjust.
The backpack is ready.
