Capybara toy by Mou Mou Knits

Capybara toy

Knitting
January 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
30 - 32 yards (27 - 29 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Free Capybara Knitting Pattern - A Small Toy Perfect for Scrap Yarn
Knit in the round and designed to be small and efficient, this free capybara toy knitting pattern is ideal for using leftover yarn. It’s a fast, satisfying knit for makers who are comfortable with basic toy construction and want to explore short rows in a playful, manageable way. The finished capybara makes a charming handmade toy or a cozy piece of knit home décor.

Finished Size
8 cm / 3 in

Skill Level
Intermediate

Techniques
● Long-tail cast on
● Toe-up cast on
● Knit in the round
● Increases and decreases stitches
● German short rows