Capybara Octopus set by Valeria Petrova

Capybara Octopus set

Knitting
May 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 0 - 2.0 mm
2.0 mm
3.15 in (8 cm)
English Russian
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This knitting pattern includes instructions for making an Octopus Set designed for Tiny Capybara.

The set includes:
• Octopus (2 variants: with bottom tentacles and without)
• Tiny fish (fish bag)
• Seaweed

All pieces are knitted separately. Toys are worked mostly in the round. All elements are sewn together during assembly.

The pattern is suitable for Tiny Capybara:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-capybara

Please note: the Tiny Capybara pattern is not included.

Language: English and Russian.

Finished size:
• Octopus – approx. 8 cm (3.14 inches)
• Fish – approx. 3.5 cm (1.18 inches)
Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and knitting tension.

Yarn:
• Pink – Alize Mohair Classic (1 strand) / Nako Paris (1 strand) / Adelia Baby Toy (3 strands) / Mink wool (2 strands)
• White – Alize Mohair Classic (1 strand) / Nako Paris (1 strand) / Adelia Baby Toy (3 strands) / Mink wool (2 strands)
• Green – Alize Mohair Classic (1 strand) / Nako Paris (1 strand) / Adelia Baby Toy (3 strands) / Mink wool (2 strands)
• White – for embroidery details

You may substitute with yarn of similar weight. It is recommended to use the same yarn type for the toy and its accessories for consistent proportions.

Needles:
• Double-pointed needles 2.0 mm
• Crochet hook 2 mm (for picking up stitches)

Additional materials:
• Toy stuffing
• Pins
• Sewing needle
• Half beads 4–6 mm (for eyes)

Skills required:
• Knit and purl
• kfb, pfb
• k2tog, skpo, k3tog, p2tog, p3tog, p4tog, p5tog
• Short rows
• I-cord
• Mattress stitch sewing

Pattern author: Valeria Petrova