Make Your FREE Adorable Capybara Keychain!

ByEmila Lorein

Welcome, fellow yarn enthusiasts, to a delightful project that will add a touch of adorable charm to your everyday life! If you’re looking for a quick, rewarding crochet make, then you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re diving into crafting the cutest little Capybara keychain – perfect for gifting, decorating your bag, or simply brightening your keys. These calm, charismatic creatures translate beautifully into amigurumi, and our pattern ensures a charming, pocket-sized companion. Get your hooks ready, and let’s bring this mini Capybara to life!

Finished Capybara Keychain

Necessary Materials

  • Plush yarn Wolans Bunny Baby 120m/100g (color 41/light brown, color 40/dark brown)
  • Hook 3.5 mm
  • Safety eyes 6 mm

Size: length – 6.5cm, height – 3.5cm.

Abbreviations

  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (crochet two single crochets into one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (crochet two single crochets together)
  • ch: chain stitch
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • Popcorn: 4DC with a common top (4 double crochets worked into the same stitch and joined at the top)
  • (…): Repeat the action in parentheses the specified number of times.

Capybara Keychain Pattern

Start crocheting with the muzzle (dark brown)

Row 1: 3ch, from the 2nd stitch from the hook (1sc, 3sc in 1 st)x2 (8)

Change yarn to light brown, cut dark brown yarn

Row 2: 8sc

Row 3: (inc, 1sc)x4 (12)

Row 4: 2inc, 8sc, 2inc (16)

Row 5: 2inc, 5sc, ear (dark brown) 3ch – sl st into the first stitch of the chain, continue crocheting body light brown 3sc, ear (dark brown) 3ch – sl st into the first stitch of the chain, body (light brown) 4sc, inc, leg (dark brown) Popcorn + 1sc light brown (body) into the same stitch (20)

Row 6: 2sc, leg (dark brown) Popcorn body (light brown) 5sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 7sc (18)

Cut the dark brown yarn

Row 7-8: 18sc (2 rows)

Progress image showing eye placement

Insert eyes between rows 3 and 4, under the outer side of the ears.

Row 9: 17sc, Popcorn (dark brown) (18)

Row 10: 3sc, Popcorn (dark brown), 14sc (18)

Row 11: (1sc, dec)x6 (12)

Stuff your Capybara firmly.

Row 12: (dec)x6

Cut the yarn, close the remaining stitches with a needle.

And there you have it – your very own charming Capybara keychain! We hope you enjoyed creating this adorable project. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of crocheting something cute and practical. Don’t forget to share your finished Capybaras with us on social media; we love seeing your beautiful creations! Happy crocheting!

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