Easy Capybara amigurumi free crochet pattern for Beginners

Looking for a chill and charming crochet buddy? Meet the Capybara, everyone’s favorite calm creature—now in tiny amigurumi form! With this easy, free pattern for beginners, you’ll stitch up a soft, round friend that’s as relaxed as they come. Step-by-step instructions make it super beginner-friendly, so all you need is a little yarn and a cozy spot to start crafting some cuteness.

Amigurumi Capybara – Free Crochet pattern by AmiBuzz

Pattern by: @amibuzz

Picture: @amibuzz

Video Tutorial: @Amibuzz

Abbreviations:

R = round

mr = magic ring

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)

dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

ch = chain

FO = Fasten off/finish off

FLO = Front loops only

BLO = Back loops only

[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

To crochet an amigurumi Capybara, you need:

– Yarn (2.5mm): brown, dark brown, red, green, black

– 2.5 mm crochet hook

– Size eyes: 6mm

– Fiberfill for stuffing

– Sewing needle and scissors

Amigurumi Capybara

Free Crochet Patterns

Head

Start with brown yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr, slst	[6]
R 2: 1 ch, inc x 6, slst	[12]
R 3: 1 ch, (1 sc, inc) x 6, slst	[18]
R 4: 1 ch, (2 sc, inc) x 6, slst	[24]
R 5: 1 ch, (3 sc, inc) x 6, slst	[30]
R 6-8: 1 ch, 30 sc, slst (3 rounds)	[30]
R 9: 1 ch, 6 sc, inc x 6, 6 sc, inc xc 6, 6 sc, sl st	[42]
R 10-11: 1 ch, 42 sc, sl st (2 rounds)	[42]
R 12: 1 ch, 6 sc, dec x 6, 6 sc, dec x 6, 6 sc, sl st	[30]
R 13: 1 ch, 30 sc, slst	[30]
R 14: 1 ch, (3 sc, dec) x 6, slst	[24]
Stuff with fiberfill
R 15: 1 ch, (1 sc, dec) x 8, slst	[16]
R 19: 1 ch, dec x 8, slst	[8]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, hide the tail.

Amigurumi Capybara – Free Crochet pattern by AmiBuzz

Ear (make 2)

Start with dark brown yarn

2 ch, 2 hdc, 2 ch, sl

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Capybara – Free Crochet pattern by AmiBuzz

Tomato

Start with red yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2: inc x 6	[12]
R 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)	[12]
R 5: dec x 6	[6]

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Capybara – Free Crochet pattern by AmiBuzz

You did it—your capybara is complete and cuter than ever! Whether this was your first amigurumi or just your latest chill project, we hope it brought you lots of joy. Want more relaxing crochet fun? Check out more free patterns for beginners and let your yarn adventures continue. See you soon for the next handmade smile!

And if you’re looking for more fun and creative amigurumi patterns, check out the AmiBuzz shop, where you’ll find a variety of cute and cuddly creatures to crochet. Happy crafting!