Tiny Capybara by Valeria Petrova

Tiny Capybara

Knitting
February 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 0 - 2.0 mm
2.0 mm
5 cm/ 1.97 inch
English Russian
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This knitting toy pattern includes instructions for making a tiny capybara approximately 5 cm (1.97 inches) tall.

The body and head are knitted in one continuous piece in the round. The legs and ears are knitted separately and sewn on. The accessories are knitted flat.

The pattern also includes a tiny bath with towel, Frog Hat, Bunny Hat, and Bug Hat.

Language: English and Russian.

Finished size: approx. 5 cm / 1.97 in (size may vary depending on yarn and knitting tension).

Yarn (one of):
• Alize Mohair Classic (1 strand)
• Nako Paris (1 strand)
• Adelia Baby Toy (3 strands)
You may substitute with any yarn of similar weight. Keep in mind that changing yarn type may affect the final size.

Needles:
• Double-pointed needles 2.0 mm
• 2 mm crochet hook (for hat details)

Additional materials:
• Stuffing (toy filling)
• Pins
• Sewing needle
• Half beads 5–8 mm (for frog hat eyes)
• Dry pastel chalk (optional)

Skills required:
• Knit and purl
• kfb, pfb
• k2tog, skpo, k3tog, p2tog
• Short rows (in the round and flat)
• I-cord
• Mattress stitch sewing

Pattern author: Valeria Petrova