Free Baby Capybara Crochet Pattern

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The free Amigurumi Minis fun continues. Amigurum Minis are super quick crochet patterns to make! They are usually very cute kawaii animal crochet patterns, but can be anything really! Today, we are our FREE Baby Capybara Crochet pattern by Craft Alotl. So much mini amigurumi fun!

Baby Capybara Amigurumi

baby capybara crochet pattern

To Sew or not to Sew – Crochet Pattern Conundrum

This pattern does require a little sewing! BUT as mentioned in some of our patterns before. Though there is an increasing trend for people to try and make “no sew” projects only, we strongly encourage you to embrace sewing as part of your crochet journey.

Here is why sewing crochet projects are “good”:

  • Most no sew projects, still require you to “sew in” loose ends
  • Sewing is a life skill – don’t shy away from it!
  • You will find that you can access SO MANY more fantastic (free) crochet patterns, if you are willing to sew. Focusing on “no sew” only, limits what you can crochet.
  • No sew projects of require specialist crochet stitches (e.g. the bobble stitch is popular for making paws, legs and arms) – though it is great to learn these stitches, sometimes, beginners will find it easier to sew instead
  • Sewing on features is a great way to personalise your crochet pattern – often you can play around with the positioning of the legs or ears to create your own unique characters!

Mini Amigurumi Capybara Crochet – Ideas for uses

This mini dachshund crochet pattern is super cute! There are many ways you can use the pattern:

  1. Make as is (well we do love minis, right) – a great little decoration or toy (though please sew on eyes if using as a toy)
  2. Add to a key chain – an irristible capybara charm
  3. Would make and ADORABLE Christmas Tree Capybara Ornament
  4. Use super plush jarn and turn this into a Capybara plushie (again, sew on the eyes – as this is safer with using plush yarn)
  5. This mini capybarawould look adorable as part of a crochet mobile
  6. Incorporate the baby capybara in a crochet wreath!

Abbreviations Used for this Capybara Crochet Pattern

US terminology used throughout! Check out all our video guides in the How to Crochet section of this blog!

  • Mc – magic circle
  • Ch – chain
  • Sc – single crochet
  • Hdc – half double crochet
  • Inc – increase
  • Hdc increase – increase with Hdc
  • Dec – decrease
baby capybara crochet

How to crochet a Capybara Amigurumi Mini

Starting with the capybara nose:

In dark brown

Rnd 1: 6sc into mc  [6]
Rnd 2: 2sc, 2inc, 2sc  [8]
Rnd 3: 3sc, inc, 4sc  [9]
Rnd 4: 1sc, Change color to light brown (the color change should be at the bottom of the head – the top of the head is where the increases from rnd 2 and rnd 3 where made.), 4sc, 2hdc inc, 2sc  [11]
Rnd 5: 6sc, inc, 4sc  [12]
Rnd 6 – Rnd 7: 12sc  [12]

Place eyes between 3 & 4, roughly 4 stitches apart. (Though you prefer 4 & 5 if working with a plush yarn).
Stuff.

Rnd 8: 6dec  [6]

Fasten off & seal hole.

Capybara Ears x2:

In dark brown

Rnd 1: ch 2  [2]
Rnd 2: Skip 1st stitch, 1sc  [1]

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew ears between rnds 6 & 7, in line with each eye.

Capybara Body (starting from the bottom):

In light brown

Rnd 1: 6sc into mc  [6]
Rnd 2: 6inc  [12]
Rnd 3 – Rnd 5: 12sc  [12]
Rnd 6: (2sc, dec) x3  [9]

Stuff.

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the body to the head, into a position of your desire.

Capybara Arms x2:

In light brown

Rnd 1: ch 4  [4]
Rnd 2: Skip 1st stitch, 3sc  [3]

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the top of each arm between rnds 4 & 5 of the body. Make sure that each arm is in line with each eye.

Capybara Legs x2:

In light brown

Rnd 1: 6sc into mc  [6]

Rnd 2: 6sc  [6]

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the top of one of the feet between rnds 4 & 5 of the body. Sew the bottom of the foot between rnds 1 & 2 of the body. Sew down the rest of the foot. Make sure that it is on the side of the body, in line with one of the ears. Repeat for the other leg.

Tester appreciation for the baby capybara crochet pattern

Thank you to KricketKraft and MuushooHandmade for tsting this Capybara crochet pattern. Love the playful repositioning of the arms too! So fun!

We do love an Amigurumi Mini! And hope you enjoyed this super quick and easy make too. This pattern will soon be available on Raverly (for a very small fee) too – all sales go towards supporting Craft Alotl and her work and allows you add free, easy printable access! Enjoy!!

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