Amigurumi Capybara Crochet Project For Beginners (Crochet Kawaii Pets) - Red Ted Art

Come and make a super duper cute little Amigurumi Capybara Crochet Project with us today. This is a gorgeous little taster project from the Crochet Kawaii Pets book, AND I also have an amazing discount code to share with you today. Sooo do read on and be wowed! If you love to crochet, read on!

Please note: this project has been reproduced with permission from the publisher and is not allowed to be republished in any way, without their consent. It is for personal use only.

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The Book: Crochet Kawaii Pets

adorable Crochet Kawaii Pets book for basic beginners

Soooo why do you need to check out this super cute little book.. well for starters, it is indeed super cute.. if you LOVE amigurumis, you will love these adorable projects. However, not only do you get choose from 30 adorable little pet animals, you will also get:

A detailed front matter – with step by step illustrated instructions explaining all the stitches needed to make these adorbale little projects.
As you will see with this lovely sample capybara crochet project – each of the 30 projects come with detailed step photos, helping you be as successful as possible when making these projects!
All the projects are around 20 rounds or less – any experience crocheter will tell you that these are quick makes! So you can usually finish one of these projects in one sitting! No languishing unfinished projects in your yarn stash!
The projects are all “low sew” – though I always encourage to get comfortable with sewing crochet projects, it is also nice, when you have some low sew projects.. this means you can quickly and easily complete them!! The book however does give you guidance with some images of pin placements to help you with the small parts that do need sewing on!

Oh and the best bit? I have a discount code for you:

You can buy Crochet Kawaii Pets from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.90
Visit giftstome.co.uk and use the offer code R6080
Offer ends 3^rd August 2026

I think these projects would make wonderful gifts!

Check out some of the Capybara’s amigurumi friends:

Aren’t they the cutest?

You can buy Crochet Kawaii Pets from Gifts to Me for only £13.50 (+P&P)! Usual RRP £16.90
Visit giftstome.co.uk and use the offer code R6080
Offer ends 3^rd August 2026

Amigurumi Crochet Capybara Sample

Today, I get to share this lovely Amigurumi Pet Capybara.. so you get a taste for this wonderful book (though be warned, you will get hooked and will want to make them all). So let’s get started:

The capybara is the largest rodent in the world and is often called a ‘giant guinea pig’. These gentle animals are shy, not aggressive, don’t shed and love being around other capybaras. Because of their size, they need a lot of food and a big space with dry land and water to swim in. That’s not the case with Captain. Our capybara would be happy in any room of your home, doesn’t need water and will thrive on your love and attention!

Supplies to make your adorable Capybara

Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky, Super Bulky Weight, 100% Polyester, 131yds (120m) per 100g ball : Yarn A Acorn 79, Yarn B Chocolate 35
Hook size: 3.5mm (UK9:USE/4)
2 safety eyes 21/2in (14mm)
Polyester fibre filling
Embroidery needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Sewing pins

Finished size

41/2in (11.5cm)

Abbreviations

U.S. Abbreviations are used throughout. The book has a great “front matter”, revisiting all basic stitches, that you can crochet along to – with detailed illustrations for clarity! That said, you can also refresh yourself with our Learn How To Crochet blogpost here.

Note: this pattern uses the Bobble Stitch – some beginners are “scared” of this stitch, but it is actually really easy and a really fun stitch to learn how tomake. It is great for “low sew” crochet patterns too!

Mc – Magic Circle or try this MC Alternative
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2inc – Increase using a Double Crochet stitch
BOB – Bobble stitch
Dc2tog – Decrease using a Double Crochet
FLO – front loops only
Sts – stitches
St – stitch

How to crochet a Capybara for Beginners

Please note: when doing multiple colour changes in a round, you can either cut and tie off the colours after every change or leave a loose running stitch.

Using A, work all stitches in a round from bottom to top.

Stuff as you crochet.

Round 1:?Make a MC with 12 dc (12 sts).
Round 2:?Dc 3, (dc2inc) 3 times, dc 3, (dc2inc) 3 times
(18 sts).
Round 3:?Dc 4, (dc2inc, dc) twice, dc2inc, dc 4, (dc2inc, dc) twice, dc2inc (24 sts).

Change to B for each of the BOB stitches in the next round, then switch back to A for the dc stitches.

Round 4:?Dc 4, dc2inc, (dc, BOB) in the same st, dc2inc, dc 2, dc2inc, (BOB, dc) in the same st, dc2inc, dc 4, dc2inc, (dc, BOB) in the same st, dc2inc, dc 2, dc2inc, (BOB, dc) in the same st, dc2inc (36 sts).
Rounds 5–8:?Dc in each st around (36 sts).

Round 9:?Dc 24, (dc2tog) twice, dc 4, (dc2tog) twice (32 sts).
Round 10:?Dc 10, FLO (dc2inc, dc) twice, FLO dc2inc, dc 9, dc2tog, dc 4, dc2tog (33 sts).
Round 11:?Dc 7, dc2tog, dc 2, FLO (dc2inc) 5 times, dc 2, dc2tog, dc 6, (dc2tog) twice, dc, dc2tog (33 sts).
Round 12:?Dc2tog, dc 10, change to B dc 7, change to A dc 10, (dc2tog) twice (30 sts).

Round 13:?(Dc2tog) twice, dc 7, change to B dc 7, change to A dc 8, (dc2tog) twice (26 sts).
Round 14:?Dc2tog, dc 7, change to B dc 7, change to A dc 8, dc2tog (24 sts).

Mark stitches 7 and 18 in round 15. These will be the 2 stitches where you will place the safety eyes later in the pattern.

Round 15:?Dc 8, change to B dc 7, change to A dc 9 (24 sts).
Round 16:?Dc 8, change to B dc2tog, dc 3, dc2tog, change to A dc 9 (22 sts).
Round 17:?Dc in each st around (22 sts).

Add the safety eyes in the marked stitches on round 15. There should be 10 stitches between them, and they should be 1 stitch away from the Chocolate nose colour.

Round 18:?Dc2tog, dc 4, dc2tog, dc 5, dc2tog, dc 5, dc2tog (18 sts).
Round 19:?Dc in each st around (18 sts).
Round 20:?(Dc, dc2tog) 6 times (12 sts).
Round 21:?(Dc, dc2tog) 4 times (8 sts).

Fasten off and weave the yarn under each of the FLO, pull tight and hide the end inside the head.

Make two Capybara EARS

Make 2 ears using B. Work all stitches in a round.

Round 1:?Make a MC with 5 dc (5 sts).

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for attaching later.

DETAILS AND ASSEMBLY of your Amigurumi Capybara

Pin the ears to the side of the head between rounds 17 and 19 and 2 stitches past the safety eyes. Make sure the ears are evenly spaced on the head and facing forwards. Whip stitch the bottom of them on using the embroidery needle and the leftover yarn end. Weave the ends into the head.

Add the finishing touches to the eyes!

NOTE: The book has additional details of how to outline the safety eyes and add the cheeks are!

crochet capybara project - free beginner pattern