How to Christmas Capybara Doll for Kids

Here is the 2nd amigurumi idea for an Animal in Christmas Gift Amigurumi! This time, you will learn how to crochet a medium-sized Christmas capybara doll for kids with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial by Ci2ci that features your favorite sleeping capybara with a Christmas hat and cute bow tie.

The white part of the Christmas gift box with shell stitch edging is so a lovely detail and my favorite part of this Christmas doll. This Christmas doll is a must-have gift and perfect for welcoming guests!

Christmas Capybara Doll Gift

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In the detailed tutorial, you will learn everything from the bow tie to the slouchy Santa hat (not just shown for cuteness)!. This capybara is just half-crocheted to give a look as if standing inside the gift box with holding the bow tie pose.

The Santa hat is actually quite detailed with the fuzzy yarn for the lining and the pom pom. So, since you surely may have made up your mind to crochet this capybara, continue till the end for the tutorial.

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About the Designer: The designer of this Christmas capybara for kids is @ci2ci_handmade – she is a designer of elaborate amigurumi projects that also include the two cute Christmas amigurumi for gifting, including this Christmas capybara and the Christmas avocado.

She also has many other amigurumi tutorials for crochet animals, home decor like flowers, and accessories. Though her library is not been updated for a long time, make sure to check the projects at least once!

Note: In respect of the creator’s rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You will watch the tutorial at the end of this post.

Material List for Christmas Capybara

To follow through with the tutorial, gather the following materials and tools for crocheting this kawaii Christmas capybara in the same size:

1. A 2.0 mm crochet hook
2. Skeins of 4-ply cotton yarn: You can use the Milk Cotton yarn, which is a blend of milk protein and cotton fiber.
3. Colors: Red, white, beige, yellow, and green.

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Other Materials: 

1. Embroidery Thread
2. Tapestry Needle
3. Small amount of fuzz yarn
4. Blush
5. Stuffing
6. Scissors.
7. Stitch Marker

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Abbreviations for Christmas Capybara

Here are the quick guides for the crochet stitches needed for crocheting this sleeping capybara amigurumi and the abbreviations:

1. R: Round

2. MR: Magic ring

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3. St: Stitch

4. Ch: Chain

5. Slst / Sl: Slip stitch

6. Sc / X: Single crochet

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7. Hdc / T: Half double crochet

8. Dc / F: Double crochet

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Advanced Techniques: 

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1. Inc / V (Increase): Make 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
2. Dec / A (Decrease): Insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, insert into next stitch, pull up another loop, yarn over, and pull through all loops.
3. 3sc in 1st / W: Make 3 single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
4. Sc3tog / M: Insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, repeat in next two stitches, yarn over and pull through all loops.
5. FLO (Front Loop Only): Work your stitch into the front loop of each stitch only (the loop closest to you).
6. BLO (Back Loop Only): Work your stitch into the back loop of each stitch only (the loop farthest from you).
7. Sk / K (Skip): Skip the stitch and continue in the next one.

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