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Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a tiny capybara floating in a tub with little oranges and realistic details. It includes full instructions for crocheting the head, muzzle, ears, water detail, wooden tub and decorative hoops. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos guide you through shaping and assembly.

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The finished toy measures about 9 cm using the recommended yarn and hook. Perfect for gifting or adding a whimsical touch to your handmade collection.

Why You'll Love This Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures a peaceful little scene with surprisingly simple stitches. I enjoy how small details like the orange halves and embroidered leaf bring personality to the capybara. The construction teaches useful techniques such as working in back loops and invisible decreases that I find very satisfying. Making this pattern always brightens my day and results in a charming finished piece to gift or display.

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change colors to give each capybara a different mood: try soft pastels for a nursery version or rich earthy tones for a rustic look.

I often make the tub larger by using a thicker yarn and a larger hook to create a cuddly, chunky version that becomes a small pillow or pincushion.

To make a mini keychain, switch to finer thread and a smaller hook and skip the cardboard insert so it remains lightweight and portable.

Embroider different facial expressions by moving the eyes and changing the eyebrow placement; a small change makes the capybara look sleepy, cheerful, or surprised.

You can swap the orange decorations for tiny flowers, seashells, or little floating leaves to match a seasonal theme.

I like to add a thin piece of flexible wire inside the head-to-body join to make the capybara slightly poseable; just wrap the wire ends to avoid poking through the fabric.

Try experimenting with textured stitches for the tub exterior instead of the ribbed back-loop method to create a woven basket effect.

Make a family set by scaling the pattern up or down: use worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook for a larger version, or finer yarn for tiny companions.

If you enjoy mixed media, glue a round wooden bead under the cardboard base for a sturdy, display-ready bottom.

I also like to customize the oranges by embroidering tiny initials or adding beads to make each one unique and gift-ready.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Crocheting too loosely causes visible holes and a floppy shape; use tighter tension or a smaller hook to prevent gaps. ✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in spiral rounds makes it hard to find the start; place a marker at the beginning of each round to stay on track. ✗ Overstuffing the tub or head distorts the shape and makes assembly difficult; stuff gradually and evenly, checking the silhouette as you go. ✗ Not working in the back loops for the tub ribs will lose the ribbed effect; be sure to insert your hook only in the back loop where instructed. ✗ Forgetting to leave long yarn tails when fastening off prevents easy sewing; always leave a long end for finishing and assembly.

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

Make this adorable capybara relaxing in a tub with a full step-by-step crochet pattern. You will enjoy clear photos and detailed rounds for each piece so you can recreate every detail. Perfect as a charming gift or a sweet desk companion, this pattern walks you through the head, muzzle, ears, water, tub and tiny oranges. Grab your hook and yarn and let your creativity soak in!

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Begonia yarn (169 m/50 gr) - Brown (main body)
  • 02
    YarnArt Begonia yarn (169 m/50 gr) - Orange (oranges and halves)
  • 03
    YarnArt Begonia yarn (169 m/50 gr) - Beige (wooden tub interior and details)
  • 04
    YarnArt Begonia yarn (169 m/50 gr) - Blue (water detail)
  • 05
    YarnArt Begonia yarn (169 m/50 gr) - Black (muzzle)
  • 06
    Some green yarn for orange leaf

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5 mm
  • 02
    Stuffing material (polyester fiberfill)
  • 03
    Needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 04
    Piece of cardboard (for tub base)
  • 05
    Stitch marker (to mark beginning of rounds)

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— Head :

Info :

Brown color, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

1row: 8 ch st, inc in the second stitch from the hook in the back loop (photo 1, 2), in the back loops of the chain: 5sc, 4sc in the last loop of the chain, keep crocheting on the other side of the chain (photo 3): 5sc, inc (photo 4) (18)

Round 2 :

2row: (incx2, 5sc, incx2)x2 (26)

Round 3 :

3row: (1sc, incx2, 7sc, incx2, 1sc)x2 (34)

Round 4 :

4row: 34sc (34)

Round 5 :

5row: 2sc, inc, 28sc, inc, 2sc (36)

Round 6-8 :

6-8rows: 36sc (36)

Round 9 :

9row: 2sc, incx2, 28sc, incx2, 2sc (40)

Round 10 :

10row: 40sc (40)

Round 11 :

11row: 16sc, invdecx4, 16sc (36)

Round 12 :

12row: 1sc, inc, 14sc, invdecx2, 14sc, inc, 1sc (36)

Round 13 :

13row: 3sc, inc, 12sc, invdecx2, 12sc, inc, 3sc (36)

Info :

1ex st

Round 14 :

14row: 4ch st, inc in the second stitch from the hook in the back loop, in the back loops of the chain: 2sc, keep crocheting on the body: 2sc, inc, 30sc, inc, 2sc, on the other side of the chain: 2sc, inc (46)

Round 15 :

15row: inc, 3sc, invdec, 34sc, invdec, 3sc, inc (46)

Round 16 :

16row: incx2, 2sc, invdecx2, 30sc, invdecx2, 2sc, incx2 (46)

Round 17 :

17row: (1sc, inc)x2, 2sc, invdec, 30sc, invdec, 2sc, (inc, 1sc)x2 (48)

Round 18 :

18row: 2sc, inc, 42sc, inc, 2sc

Info :

1sl st

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Black color, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

1row: 6ch st, inc in the second stitch from the hook in the back loop, in the back loops of the chain: 3sc, in the last loop of the chain: incx2, on the other side of the chain: (3sc, inc) (14)

Round 2 :

2row: (1sc, inc, 3sc, inc, 1sc)x2 (18)

Round 3 :

3row: 1sl st, inc, 5hdc, inc, 2sc, inc, 5hdc, inc, 1sl st (22)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

Attach the thread between 4th and 5th rows as shown in the photo.

Info :

Then in one stitch make: 1ch st, 1hdc, 1ch st, 1sl st

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, hide the end of the yarn. The second ear make in the same way.

— Water :

Info :

Blue yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

1row: 6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

2row: incx6 (12)

Round 3 :

3row: (1sc, inc)x6 (18)

Round 4 :

4row: (1sc, inc, 1sc)x6 (24)

Round 5 :

5row: (3sc, inc)x6 (30)

Round 6 :

6row: (2sc, inc, 2sc)x6 (36)

Round 7 :

7row: (5sc, inc)x6 (42)

Round 8 :

8row: (3sc, inc, 3sc)x6 (48)

Round 9 :

9row: (7sc, inc)x6 (54)

Round 10 :

10row: (4sc, inc, 4sc)x6 (60)

Round 11 :

11row: (9sc, inc)x6 (66)

Round 12 :

12row: (5sc, inc, 5sc)x6 (72)

Round 13 :

13row: (11sc, inc)x6 (78)

Round 14 :

14row: (6sc, inc, 6sc)x6 (84)

Round 15 :

15row: (13sc, inc)x6 (90)

Round 16 :

16row: (7sc, inc, 7sc)x6 (96)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Wooden tub :

Info :

Beige yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

1row: 15ch st, 1sc in the second stitch from the hook, 13sc (4)

Round 2-90 :

2-90rows: (in back loops only) 1ch st, turn, 14sc (14)

Round 91 :

91row: (work on the long side of the detail) 1ch st, (4sc, invdec, 4sc)x9, 1sl st in the beginning of the row

Info :

Keep crocheting in round to create the bottom part of the tub

Round 92 :

92row: (in back loops only) (7sc, invdec)x9 (72)

Round 93 :

93row: (3sc, invdec, 3sc)x9 (63)

Round 94 :

94row: (5sc, invdec)x9 (54)

Round 95 :

95row: (7sc, invdec)x6 (48)

Round 96 :

96row: (3sc, invdec, 3sc)x6 (42)

Round 97 :

97row: (5sc, invdec)x6 (36)

Round 98 :

98row: (2sc, invdec, 2sc)x6 (30)

Round 99 :

99row: (4sc, invdec, 4sc)x3 (27)

Round 100 :

100row: (7sc, invdec)x3 (24)

Round 101 :

101row: (1sc, invdec, 1sc)x6 (18)

Round 102 :

102row: invdecx9 (9)

Info :

Pull the hole closed. Fasten off and cut the yarn, hide end of the yarn. Sew the open sides of the tub.

Info :

Cut a circle out of the cardboard. Diameter of the circle should be a bit smaller than bottom part. Glue it to the wrong side of the detail.

— Tub hoops :

Info :

Brown yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Item Name (Upper hoop) :

1row: 2ch st, 1sc in the second stitch from the hook

Round 2-103 :

2-103rows: 1sc in the bottom part of the sc of the previous row: insert hook into the bottom part of the previous sc (photo 1), yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on the hook) (photo 2). Yarn over and pull through two loops to finish off the single crochet (photo 3). Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

Item Name (Bottom hoop) :

1row: 2ch st, 1sc in the second stitch from the hook.

Round 2-92 :

2-92rows: 1sc in the bottom part of the sc of the previous row. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Orange :

Info :

Orange color, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

1row: 6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

2row: incx6 (12)

Round 3-6 :

3-6rows: 12sc (12)

Info :

Stuff the orange with stuffing material.

Round 7 :

7row: invdecx6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing. Embroider leaf on the orange with green yarn.

— Orange halves :

Info :

Orange yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Item Name (Bigger half 2 pcs) :

1row: 6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

2row: incx6 (12)

Round 3 :

3row: 12sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing. Embroider leaf on one of the orange halves with green yarn.

Item Name (Smaller half 1 pc) :

1row: 6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

2row: (1sc, inc)x3 (9)

Round 3 :

3row: 9sc (9)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

With black yarn make eyes a French knot stitch between 5th and 6th rows. The distance from the ear is 3 sc. With brown yarn make eyelids above eyes. Stuff the capybara with stuffing material. Sew the muzzle to the head.

Info :

Cut a circle out of the cardboard. Diameter of the circle should be a bit smaller than detail. Glue it to the wrong side of the detail.

Info :

Sew the capybara to the water detail as shown in the photo. Add stuffing material if needed.

Info :

Sew the orange to the head. Stuff orange halves with stuffing material and sew them near the capybara as shown in the photo.

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Stuff the tub with stuffing material and sew the water detail to the tub. Edge of the water is below the edge of the tub.

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Sew hoops to the tub.

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Congratulations! Your capybara is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • With black yarn make eyes using a French knot stitch between the 5th and 6th rows; distance from the ear should be 3 sc, then embroider brown eyelids above the eyes.
  • Sew the muzzle to the head using the long yarn tail left from the muzzle; position the muzzle centered on the snout and secure with small whipstitches.
  • Cut a cardboard circle slightly smaller than the tub bottom and glue it to the wrong side of the tub bottom to stabilize the shape.
  • Sew the capybara to the water detail as shown in the photos, then stuff the tub and sew the water disk into the tub so the water edge sits below the tub rim.
  • Sew the small oranges and orange halves to the head and water surface, stuffing halves as needed and embroidering the green leaf before attaching.
  • Sew the upper and bottom hoops around the outside of the tub to finish the wooden tub appearance and secure all open seams.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet with tight stitches to avoid holes; if you see tiny holes, use a smaller hook for a denser fabric.
  • 💡Most details are crocheted in a spiral without slip stitch and lifting loops to avoid seams, so use a marker to track the beginning of the round.
  • 💡Finish all small details with a slip stitch where instructed to avoid uneven edges and to tidy up the finish.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when fastening off pieces so you can easily sew parts together without rejoining yarns.

This tiny capybara in a tub pattern brings a smile with every stitch and makes a lovely handmade gift or shelf accent. Follow the detailed rounds and photos to recreate the cozy scene step by step. Enjoy the relaxing process of creating a small, characterful amigurumi and share it with someone special. 🧶🧡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the toy is about 9 cm (~3 1/2 inches) when using the recommended YarnArt Begonia (169 m/50 g) and 1.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the finished size; thinner yarn makes a smaller toy and bulkier yarn makes a larger, chunkier toy, so adjust the hook accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses techniques like working in back loops, invisible decreases and shaping; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how many breaks you take.