How to Crochet a Capybara in a Bathtub

• Beige yarn for the body
• Brown yarn for the arms and pot
• Red and green yarn for accessories (e.g., apple decoration)
• White yarn for the scarf

• 3.5mm crochet hook

• Stitch marker (or contrasting yarn for marking)
• Scissors
• Wool sewing needle
• Felt circle for stabilizing the pot
• Glue (optional for felt attachment)

Medium weight (4) yarn

Familiarize yourself with the following abbreviations commonly used in this pattern:

• SC: Single crochet
• DC: Double crochet
• CH: Chain stitch
• INC: Increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (crocheting together two front loops of adjacent stitches)
• SL ST: Slip stitch

• Always use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds or rows.
• Ensure stitches are tight but not overly so; this will help maintain shape.

• Gauge: 5 single crochets per inch (adjust hook/yarn size if necessary).
• Finished Dimensions: Approximately 6" high and 4" wide.
• Special Techniques: Magic circle, decreasing stitches, and back loop crocheting for the pot edging.

Let’s break this project into manageable parts:

Make a magic circle with beige yarn and crochet 6 single crochets inside. Pull it tight. Use a stitch marker for the first stitch (optional).

Increase all stitches around (INC in each stitch) to create 12 single crochets.

Continue following this formula:

• Round 3: Alternate INC and SC around (18 stitches).
• Round 4: Alternate 2 SC and INC around (24 stitches).
• Round 5: Alternate 3 SC and INC around (30 stitches).
• Rounds 6–7: SC into each stitch to maintain shape (30 stitches).

SC into 7 stitches, DEC twice, SC, DEC twice, SC into the next 8 stitches. Use additional DEC and INC as needed for shaping.

Continue working SC and occasional DEC/INC for shaping. Stuff the body with fiberfill as you go.

To finish, close off the top using decreasing stitches (DEC across last row). Sew loose ends.

Start with brown yarn to create a magic circle. Crochet 6 SC into the circle and tighten.

• Round 2: INC in each stitch (12 stitches).
• Round 3: Alternate SC and INC (18 stitches).
• Round 4: Alternate 2 SC and INC (24 stitches).
• Round 5: Alternate 3 SC and INC (30 stitches).

Switch to back loop crocheting with DC around to form edging.

DC into each stitch using regular loops.

Add a felt circle to the inside base using glue for stabilization.

Using brown yarn, start with a magic circle and crochet 6 SC. Tighten the magic circle and leave a yarn tail for sewing.

Make two identical arms.

Using white yarn, crochet 11 CH stitches. SC into the second CH from the hook and across (10 SC).

Chain 1, turn, and SC across. Repeat for desired scarf length.

Tie off yarn and sew loose ends into scarf.

Using red yarn, make a magic circle and crochet 8 DC inside. Tie off and tighten.

Using green yarn, create 3 CH stitches. Slip stitch into the first CH to form leaf shape.

Attach the apple and leaves to the Capybara’s head.

Crochet 30 CH stitches using black yarn. Adjust the length to suit. Tie off yarn, sew loose ends, and wrap around the Capybara’s neck.

• Attach arms to the body using the sewing needle.
• Place the body into the pot and secure it with stitches or glue.
• Wrap the scarf around the neck and adjust.
• Sew on the apple and facial features (nose and eyes).