Cute Capybara Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Dani Colito
Instagram: @colocrochet
Difficulty Level: Beginner

A calm and cozy animal project to brighten your crochet time.
This free capybara amigurumi crochet pattern features a soft, rounded design with a gentle expression that makes it perfect for handmade gift ideas, nursery decor, or small animal collections. Its simple shaping and balanced proportions create a clean, polished look. We sincerely thank the designer for sharing this charming capybara pattern, and you will also find capybara amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern for extra inspiration.

This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern written in a clear, step-by-step format using basic stitches. The construction is smooth and easy to follow, making it a quick crochet project for relaxed crafting sessions. If you enjoy woodland animals, you may also love the adorable raccoon amigurumi shared on our blog.

The pattern is designed using 70 g Cashmilon or Dralon yarn, a 3.5 mm crochet hook, 10 mm safety eyes, and soft fiber filling for a neat, well-defined finish. For another cute and cozy project, take a look at the sweet baby bunny amigurumi, which pairs beautifully with nursery-themed toys.

Materials

• 70 g Cashmilon or Dralon yarn
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only

FREE CAPYBARA AMIGURUMI CROCHET PATTERN

Head

R1: 7 sc in MR (7)
R2: inc in each st (14)
R3: (1 sc, inc) around (21)
R4: (2 sc, inc) around (28)
R5: (3 sc, inc) around (35)
R6: (4 sc, inc) around (42)
R7–R17: 42 sc

R18: (4 sc, dec) around (35)
R19–R21: 35 sc
R22: (3 sc, dec) around (28)
R23: (2 sc, dec) around (21)
R24: (1 sc, dec) around (14)
R25: dec x7 (7)

Insert 10 mm safety eyes between R16 and R17 with 11 stitches between them at the top.
Embroider the whites of the eyes and the eyelids.

Body

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) around (42)

R8–R16: 42 sc
R17: (5 sc, dec) around (36)
R18–R21: 36 sc
R22: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
R23–R24: 30 sc
R25: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
R26: 24 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (x2)

Ch 4
R1: Starting in the second chain from hook: inc, 1 sc, 3 sc in last st.
Work on the other side of the chain: 2 sc (8)
R2: (inc, 3 sc) x2 (10)
R3: 10 sc
R4: (inc, 4 sc) x2 (12)
R5–R11: 12 sc

Lightly stuff.
Flatten and sew closed.
Sew between R21 and R26 of the body.
You may embroider fingers using a yarn needle.

Legs (x2)

R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x3, 6 sc (12)
R4: 12 sc
R5: (3 sc, inc) around (15)
R6–R9: 15 sc
R10: 8 sc, 7 dc

Sew the two legs together with the dc facing downward.
Attach between R5 and R11 of the body.

Ears (x2)

R1: 5 hdc in MR (5)
R2: inc in each st (10)
R3: Fold and join both sides with 1 hdc

Sew one round above the eyes and two stitches behind.

Hat

Using black Cashmilon and 3.5 mm hook:

R1: 6 hdc in MR
R2: inc in each st
R3: (1 sc, inc) around
R4: (2 sc, inc) around
R5: Work entire round in BLO (24 sts)
R6: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
R7: (1 sc, dec) around (12)

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Chimarrão (Mate Cup)

Using 8/6 cotton yarn and 2 mm hook:

R1: 6 hdc in MR
R2: inc in each st
R3: In BLO: (1 sc, inc) around
R4–R5: 18 hdc
R6: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
R7: 12 sc
R8: In FLO: (1 sc, inc) around

Finish and stuff lightly.
Leave long tail to sew to hands.

Mate Herb

Using grass green cotton yarn:

R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc in each st

Fasten off and sew into the mate cup.
Insert a piece of wire to simulate the straw.

Flag

Using Cashmilon and 3.5 mm hook:
Ch 22

Work lengthwise:
5 rows of 20 tr in light blue
4 rows in white
5 rows in light blue

Make 20 chains at both ends for ties.

Sun Detail

R1: 6 hdc in MR
R2: inc in each st (12)

Glue or sew onto the flag.

Assembly

Embroider the whites of the eyes first, then the eyelids.
Use fine thread or split black thread into 2 strands (use 3 strands total).
Embroider the nose from the top edge of the MR to R6.
Embroider nostrils between R5 and R6 with 7 sc between them.

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