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Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small capybara amigurumi sitting in a tub, complete with water detail, tiny oranges and tub hoops. The pattern uses YarnArt Begonia or similar thin yarn and a 1.5 mm hook for tight stitches and fine detail. Clear step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through shaping the head, muzzle, ears, water, tub and accessories.

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn shaping techniques like invisible decreases and working in back loops for ribbed textures. The finished toy measures about 9 cm tall when using the specified yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi shaping with playful details like the tub and tiny oranges. I enjoy designing small pieces that are quick to make but full of character, and this capybara is a perfect example. I love how the ribbed tub hoop technique creates realistic texture without complex stitches. Sewing the water and tub together gives a satisfying finish that makes the toy feel complete and shop-quality.

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love suggesting color swaps to make each capybara unique — try soft pastels for a sweet nursery friend or bold colors for a modern desk ornament.

I often make a mini keychain version by using finer thread and a 0.75–1.25 mm hook to create a tiny collectible capybara.

You can change the water color to teal or green for a different mood, or add sparkly thread for a festive look.

I sometimes embroider a smile or different eyelid shapes to change the expression and personality of the capybara.

I like adding felt accessories like a tiny towel or hat glued under the orange to add more character to the scene.

For a sturdier tub, I will glue a thicker cardboard base or a thin plastic disc before covering it with the crochet detail.

I also experiment with stuffing density — firmer stuffing makes the toy more robust, while softer stuffing gives a squishier, more plush feel.

If I want a poseable toy, I add thin floral wire inside the neck or limbs to adjust the posture of the capybara in the tub.

I sometimes crochet several oranges in different sizes and scatter them to create a playful cluster around the head.

I recommend trying different yarn brands and slightly larger hooks for a chunkier, cuter version — just remember to adjust the cardboard base size accordingly.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping tight tension creates visible holes and loose stuffing; reduce hook size or tighten your tension to avoid gaps when working with thin yarn. ✗ Not using a marker in spiral rounds leads to losing the round start and uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of every round and move it as you work. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes lumps and incorrect shaping; add stuffing little by little and shape as you go for even filling. ✗ Failing to finish details with slip stitch leaves uneven edges on accessories; finish edges with slip stitch as instructed to produce neat, crisp details.

Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

Make a tiny, charming capybara relaxing in a tub with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will create a detailed little toy with a removable water base, tub, tiny oranges and hoops. Clear photos and rounds are included so you can follow each step easily. Perfect as a gift or a cute desk companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Capybara in a tub Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Begonia (169 m/50 gr) - Brown (use for body/head) - approx one 50 g skein
  • 02
    YarnArt Begonia (169 m/50 gr) - Beige (use for tub) - approx one 50 g skein
  • 03
    YarnArt Begonia (169 m/50 gr) - Blue (use for water detail) - small amount, approx 20-30 g
  • 04
    YarnArt Begonia (169 m/50 gr) - Orange (use for oranges and halves) - small amount, approx 10-20 g
  • 05
    YarnArt Begonia (169 m/50 gr) - Black (use for muzzle and details) - small amount, approx 10 g
  • 06
    Green scrap yarn - small amount for embroidered leaf details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5 mm
  • 02
    Stitch markers (or a colored pin/thread)
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing material
  • 04
    Needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 05
    Piece of cardboard (for tub base)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
  • 08
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Head :

Info :

Brown color, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

8 ch st, inc in the second stitch from the hook in the back loop (photo 1, 2), in the back loops of the chain: 5sc, 4sc in the last loop of the chain, keep crocheting on the other side of the chain (photo 3): 5sc, inc (photo 4) (18)

Round 2 :

(incx2, 5sc, incx2)x2 (26)

Round 3 :

(1sc, incx2, 7sc, incx2, 1sc)x2 (34)

Round 4 :

34sc (34)

Round 5 :

2sc, inc, 28sc, inc, 2sc (36)

Round 6-8 :

36sc (36)

Round 9 :

2sc, incx2, 28sc, incx2, 2sc (40)

Round 10 :

40sc (40)

Round 11 :

16sc, invdecx4, 16sc (36)

Round 12 :

1sc, inc, 14sc, invdecx2, 14sc, inc, 1sc (36)

Round 13 :

3sc, inc, 12sc, invdecx2, 12sc, inc, 3sc (36)

Info :

1ex st

Round 14 :

4ch st, inc in the second stitch from the hook in the back loop, in the back loops of the chain: 2sc, keep crocheting on the body: 2sc, inc, 30sc, inc, 2sc, on the other side of the chain: 2sc, inc (46)

Round 15 :

inc, 3sc, invdec, 34sc, invdec, 3sc, inc (46)

Round 16 :

incx2, 2sc, invdecx2, 30sc, invdecx2, 2sc, incx2 (46)

Round 17 :

(1sc, inc)x2, 2sc, invdec, 30sc, invdec, 2sc, (inc, 1sc)x2 (48)

Round 18 :

2sc, inc, 42sc, inc, 2sc

Info :

1sl st

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Black color, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

6ch st, inc in the second stitch from the hook in the back loop, in the back loops of the chain: 3sc, in the last loop of the chain: incx2, on the other side of the chain: (3sc, inc) (14)

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc, 3sc, inc, 1sc)x2 (18)

Round 3 :

1sl st, inc, 5hdc, inc, 2sc, inc, 5hdc, inc, 1sl st (22)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

Attach the thread between 4th and 5th rows as shown in the photo.

Round 1 :

Then in one stitch make: 1ch st, 1hdc, 1ch st, 1sl st

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, hide the end of the yarn. The second ear make in the same way.

— Water :

Info :

Blue yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

incx6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc, inc, 1sc)x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2sc, inc, 2sc)x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3sc, inc, 3sc)x6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc)x6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4sc, inc, 4sc)x6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc)x6 (66)

Round 12 :

(5sc, inc, 5sc)x6 (72)

Round 13 :

(11sc, inc)x6 (78)

Round 14 :

(6sc, inc, 6sc)x6 (84)

Round 15 :

(13sc, inc)x6 (90)

Round 16 :

(7sc, inc, 7sc)x6 (96)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Wooden tub :

Info :

Beige yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

15ch st, 1sc in the second stitch from the hook, 13sc (4)

Round 2-90 :

(in back loops only) 1ch st, turn, 14sc (14)

Round 91 :

(work on the long side of the detail) 1ch st, (4sc, invdec, 4sc)x9, 1sl st in the beginning of the row

Info :

Keep crocheting in round to create the bottom part of the tub

Round 92 :

(in back loops only) (7sc, invdec)x9 (72)

Round 93 :

(3sc, invdec, 3sc)x9 (63)

Round 94 :

(5sc, invdec)x9 (54)

Round 95 :

(7sc, invdec)x6 (48)

Round 96 :

(3sc, invdec, 3sc)x6 (42)

Round 97 :

(5sc, invdec)x6 (36)

Round 98 :

(2sc, invdec, 2sc)x6 (30)

Round 99 :

(4sc, invdec, 4sc)x3 (27)

Round 100 :

(7sc, invdec)x3 (24)

Round 101 :

(1sc, invdec, 1sc)x6 (18)

Round 102 :

invdecx9 (9)

Info :

Pull the hole closed. Fasten off and cut the yarn, hide end of the yarn. Sew the open sides of the tub.

Info :

Cut a circle out of the cardboard. Diameter of the circle should be a bit smaller than bottom part. Glue it to the wrong side of the detail.

— Tub hoops :

Info :

Brown yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Upper hoop :

1row: 2ch st, 1sc in the second stitch from the hook

Upper hoop :

2-103rows: 1sc in the bottom part of the sc of the previous row: insert hook into the bottom part of the previous sc (photo 1), yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on the hook) (photo 2). Yarn over and pull through two loops to finish off the single crochet (photo 3). Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

Bottom hoop :

1row: 2ch st, 1sc in the second stitch from the hook.

Bottom hoop :

2-92rows: 1sc in the bottom part of the sc of the previous row. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Orange :

Info :

Orange color, hook 1,5 mm.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

incx6 (12)

Round 3-6 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Stuff the orange with stuffing material.

Round 7 :

invdecx6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing. Embroider leaf on the orange with green yarn.

— Orange halves :

Info :

Orange yarn, hook 1,5 mm.

Bigger half (2 pcs) :

1row: 6sc in MR (6)

Bigger half (2 pcs) :

2row: incx6 (12)

Bigger half (2 pcs) :

3row: 12sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing. Embroider leaf on one of the orange halves with green yarn.

Smaller half (1 pc) :

1row: 6sc in MR (6)

Smaller half (1 pc) :

2row: (1sc, inc)x3 (9)

Smaller half (1 pc) :

3row: 9sc (9)

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leave a long end for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

With black yarn make eyes a French knot stitch between 5th and 6th rows. The distance from the ear is 3 sc. With brown yarn make eyelids above eyes. Stuff the capybara with stuffing material. Sew the muzzle to the head.

Info :

Cut a circle out of the cardboard. Diameter of the circle should be a bit smaller than detail. Glue it to the wrong side of the detail.

Info :

Sew the capybara to the water detail as shown in the photo. Add stuffing material if needed.

Info :

Sew the orange to the head. Stuff orange halves with stuffing material and sew them near the capybara as shown in the photo.

Info :

Stuff the tub with stuffing material and sew the water detail to the tub. Edge of the water is below the edge of the tub.

Info :

Sew hoops to the tub.

Assembly Instructions

  • With black yarn make eyes as French knot stitches between 5th and 6th rows, spacing them 3 sc from each ear and embroider eyelids with brown yarn above the eyes.
  • Glue a cardboard circle to the wrong side of the water detail (diameter slightly smaller than the bottom) and sew the capybara to the water detail, adding stuffing as needed.
  • Sew the orange to the head and stitch the orange halves near the capybara as shown in the photos; stuff halves before attaching.
  • Stuff the tub with polyester stuffing and sew the water detail into the tub so the water edge sits below the tub rim.
  • Sew the upper and bottom hoops around the tub edges, and hide and weave in all yarn ends for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet with tight stitches when using thin yarn to avoid holes; if you see tiny holes, switch to a smaller hook.
  • 💡Most details are crocheted in a spiral without slip stitch and lifting loops to avoid seams; use a marker to mark the beginning of each round.
  • 💡Finish edges of small details with slip stitch to prevent uneven or fraying edges.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping to avoid lumps and to keep the toy's silhouette smooth.

This adorable Capybara in a Tub pattern creates a tiny handmade friend with whimsical details and a cozy vibe. It is perfect for gifting or decorating any shelf with a touch of handmade charm. Enjoy the relaxing process and treat yourself to a cute result! 🧶🧡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 9 cm tall when using the recommended YarnArt Begonia yarn and a 1.5 mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but your finished size will change. Use a larger hook for bulkier yarn to make a bigger toy, or a smaller hook for finer yarn to make a mini version.

What level of experience is required to complete this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with single crochet, invisible decreases, working in back loops, and basic assembly and embroidery techniques.

How long does it typically take to finish this project?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how meticulous you are with assembly and stuffing.

Do I need special tools to make the ribbed tub hoops?

No special tools are required beyond a 1.5 mm hook and basic sewing tools; the ribbed effect is created by working into the bottom part of stitches as described in the instructions.