Sweet Crochet Capybara with Turtle Backpack to Brighten Your Day
Adopt the charm of a free crochet Capybara with Turtle Backpack pattern, perfect for adding cuteness to your gifts, decor, or personal collection.
Whimsical Crochet Capybara with Turtle Backpack to Amaze Everyone
Who wouldn’t fall in love with an adorable capybara carrying a tiny turtle backpack? This cute crochet design brings together the world’s most laid-back animal with a charming, playful twist. Perfect as a shelf decoration, a unique gift, or even a desk buddy, this handmade treasure is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.
One of its standout features is the intricate detailing—the tiny turtle backpack adds a fun and whimsical touch, making it more than just another crochet project. Soft, huggable, and full of personality, it’s a creative way to add a little extra happiness to your day. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced crocheter, this project is a delightful way to craft something truly special.
The Capybara Amigurumi crochet pattern is a perfect way to add an adorable handmade touch to your collection of stuffed animals. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a beginner, this pattern guides you through every step to create a lovable and soft capybara.
Materials and Uses
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Materials: You need 3mm cotton or acrylic yarn in light brown (body), dark brown (limbs/ears), green (backpack), and black (eyes/details). A 3mm crochet hook, synthetic fiberfill, a tapestry needle, safety eyes (or black thread), and optional glue or silicone are required.
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Uses: This amigurumi serves as a decorative keychain, a backpack charm, or a small collectible toy for animal lovers.
Capybara with Turtle Backpack
From the rounded body to the small arms and legs, each part is designed with simplicity and fun in mind. Plus, the versatility of the pattern allows for customization with different yarn colors to match your preferred style. This crochet project is an ideal choice for gifting, home decor, or simply adding a touch of handmade charm to your space.
Special Features
The standout feature of this project is the removable-style turtle backpack, which includes a shell, head, and four tiny legs. The capybara itself features “sad” expressive eyes and a distinctive snout that captures the real animal’s calm nature.
Body of the Capybara
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Round 1: Start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) inside it.
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Round 2: In each stitch, crochet an increase (inc) of two sc, for a total of 12 sc.
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Round 3: Alternate one sc and one inc, repeating for a total of 18 sc.
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Round 4: Crochet two sc, then one inc. Repeat for a total of 24 sc.
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Round 5: Alternate three sc and one inc. Repeat for a total of 30 sc.
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Round 6: Crochet four sc, then one inc. Repeat for a total of 36 sc.
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Rounds 7-14: Crochet one sc in each stitch around (36 sc per round).
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Round 15: Crochet four sc, then one decrease (dec). Repeat for a total of 30 sc.
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Round 16: Crochet four sc, then one inc. Repeat for a total of 36 sc.
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Round 17: Crochet 15 sc, then six increases, and finish with 15 sc, for a total of 42 sc.
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Rounds 18-20: Crochet one sc in each stitch around (42 sc per round).
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Round 21: Crochet four sc, then one dec. Repeat for a total of 35 sc.
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Round 22: Crochet one sc in each stitch around (35 sc).
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Round 23: Crochet three sc, then one dec. Repeat for a total of 28 sc. You can begin stuffing the body here.
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Round 24: Crochet one sc in each stitch around (28 sc).
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Round 25: Crochet two sc, then one dec. Repeat for a total of 21 sc.
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Round 26: Crochet one sc, then one dec. Repeat for a total of 14 sc.
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Round 27: Crochet seven decreases in a row, for a total of seven sc.
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Final Step: Close the opening with a needle by weaving the yarn through the front loop of each remaining stitch.
Ears (Make 2)
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Round 1: Using a dark color yarn, crochet a magic ring and put six sc inside it. Close the ring and secure with a slip stitch.
Nose
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Round 1: Using a dark color yarn, crochet a magic ring and put six sc inside it.
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Round 2: Crochet an increase in each stitch around, for a total of 12 sc. Close with a slip stitch.
Arms (Make 2)
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Round 1: Using a dark color yarn, crochet a magic ring and put six sc inside it. Change to the lighter body color yarn.
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Round 2: Crochet an inc in each stitch around, for a total of 12 sc.
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Rounds 3-7: Crochet one sc in each stitch around.
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Final Step: Fold the piece in half and crochet the ends together to close the opening. Leave a long tail to sew to the body.
Legs (Make 2)
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Round 1: Using a dark color yarn, crochet a magic ring and put six sc inside it.
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Round 2: Crochet one sc, then one inc. Repeat for a total of nine sc. Change to the lighter body color yarn.
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Rounds 3-6: Crochet one sc in each stitch around (nine sc per round).
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Final Step: Fold the piece in half and crochet the ends together to close the opening. Leave a long tail to sew to the body.
3. Crafting the Turtle Backpack
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The Shell: Use green yarn to create a rounded shell. Crochet 24 stitches, then work in the front loops only to create the rim of the shell.
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Base and Stuffing: Crochet a flat base and join it to the shell, stuffing it lightly before closing.
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Turtle Head and Legs: Make tiny green spheres for the head and four even smaller tubes for the legs. Glue or sew these to the bottom of the shell.
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Straps: Attach the backpack to the capybara by crocheting two chains of approximately 25 stitches to act as backpack straps.
Level of Difficulty
The difficulty level is Intermediate. While the capybara body follows standard amigurumi shaping, the project requires working with very small pieces for the turtle backpack and performing several color changes and assembly steps.
Tutor’s Suggestions
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Stitch Markers: The tutor strongly advises using a stitch marker at the beginning of every round to avoid losing count during the snout increases.
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Color Changes: When switching from dark brown to light brown for the legs, do not finish the last stitch of the old color; pull the new color through to create a cleaner transition.
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Firm Stuffing: Stuff the head area more firmly than the body to help the capybara maintain its shape once the backpack is attached.
Conclusion
This capybara amigurumi is a delightful project that combines animal anatomy with creative accessories. By following these steps, you create a sturdy and expressive character that stands out due to its unique turtle-themed details.
Pro Tip
When embroidering the eyes, pass the needle through the same entry and exit point multiple times to create a thicker, more defined line. This prevents the thread from getting “lost” between the crochet stitches and ensures the expression remains visible.
