[Finished product] Crochet Capybara Keychain or Bag Charm

$13.39

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how to Crochet a cute Capybara for keychain- crochet guides, patterns and tutorial

Crocheting a cute capybara is a delightful project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable capybara amigurumi.

Materials:

  • Yarn: Brown or tan for the body, light beige for the belly and snout, and black for the eyes
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm (depending on yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or black embroidery thread for eyes
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • Keychain ring
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Capybara Body (Brown or Tan Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body with fiberfill before closing.

2. Capybara Head (Brown or Tan Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-6: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 7: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 9: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the head and sew it to the top of the body.

3. Capybara Legs (Make 4, Brown or Tan Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (6).
  3. Round 5: Dec around (3), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew the legs onto the bottom of the body, two on each side.

4. Capybara Belly (Light Beige Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: Sc around (12), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the belly onto the bottom of the body, centered.

5. Capybara Snout (Light Beige Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (8), fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the snout onto the front of the head.

6. Eyes (Make 2, Black Yarn)

  • Option 1: Use safety eyes (6mm) and attach them above the snout on the head.
  • Option 2: Use black embroidery thread to stitch small eyes onto the head.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head: Sew the head onto the body securely.
  2. Attach the Legs: Evenly space the four legs onto the bottom of the body.
  3. Add the Belly: Sew the light beige belly onto the body.
  4. Add the Snout: Sew the snout onto the front of the head.
  5. Attach the Eyes: Sew or attach the eyes onto the head.

Keychain Attachment:

  • Use a yarn needle to securely attach a keychain ring to the top of the head, or thread a small loop of yarn through the top of the head and attach the keychain ring.

Final Touch:

Your cute capybara amigurumi is now complete! This adorable keychain will make a perfect gift or a charming accessory. Feel free to customize the colors or add small details for extra cuteness. Enjoy your crocheting!

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