🧜♀️Capybara Mermaid Crochet Pattern – Sleepy Sea Sweetie
Introduction
Meet the capybara mermaid—a fun, quirky blend of two adorable things: the chill capybara and a magical mermaid! This tiny crochet creature features a round, soft face, sleepy capybara eyes, and a shiny fishtail, making it perfect for gifting, collecting, or just brightening up your workspace. Designed in mini size, this amigurumi is a joy to make for confident beginners or experienced crocheters. With cute accessories like shell bras, bows, and pearls, each capybara mermaid has its own unique personality. Use soft velvet or chenille yarn for extra squish and a polished look. Whether you're stitching one for fun or making a whole pod of them, these mermaids are guaranteed to bring smiles—and a splash of cozy charm!
🧵 Materials You’ll Need
Milk Cotton Yarn: white (body), blue/green/red (tail/hair)
2.5 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Black thread or safety eyes
Optional: mini pearls, bows, sequins
Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
Here’s a quick reference of the abbreviations used:
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Dc - Double Crochet
Tr - Treble Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
BLO - Back Loop Only
FLO - Front Loop Only
BBL - Booble stitch
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
st – Stitch
x – Times (e.g., repeat count)
🔸 Pattern Instructions
🐾 Body (white)
R1: ch 5, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in last ch. Now continue on other side: sc 2, inc (10)
R2: inc, sc 2, inc 3, sc 2, inc 2 (16)
R3: inc, sc 3, (sc 1, inc) x3, sc 2, (sc 1, inc) x2 (22)
R4: inc, sc 4, (sc 2, inc) x3, sc 2, (sc 1, inc) x2 (28)
R5–R7: sc in each st (28)
R8: sc, inc, sc 7, dec, (sc, dec) x3, sc 8, inc, sc, inc (28)
R9: sc 9, dec 3, sc 13 (25)
R10: sc 9, dec 3 loops together, sc 13 (23)
R11: sc 5, BBL, sc 2, inc 3, sc 2, BBL, sc 9 (26)
R12-R16: sc around (26)
R17: (sc 2, dec) x6, sc 2 (20)
R18: sc in each st (20)
R19: (sc, dec, sc) x5 (15)
R20: sc in each st (15)
R21: (sc, dec) x5 (10)
R22: sc in each st (10)
R23: dec x5 (5)
Stuff body firmly and fo.
🧜 Tail Fin
(Use accent color like blue or green)
Round 1: ch 3, dc, 2 ch, dc. Next stitch: sl st (1 fin done)
Repeat once to make both fins on same round. fo.
🧥 Inner Top ×2
Round: sc 4 in MR (4). fo. Sew onto chest.
Note: full clothing detail is not published by the original designer.
✂ Assembly Tips
Add eyes between rounds 6–7, 5–6 stitches apart
Embroider nose or mouth with black thread
Sew inner top on front
Attach tail securely at the bottom
Add optional sequins, bows, or pearls to tail or head for decoration
Use blush or embroidery for cheeks
💌 Conclusion
Your capybara mermaid is ready to swim into hearts! This small project is fast, creative, and full of charm—perfect for craft fairs, gifts, or just for fun. You can personalize each one with different tail colors, hairstyles, or accessories to match your style. Add little details like bows, blush, or a sparkly tail fin for extra cuteness. These sleepy, sea-dwelling capybaras make a great addition to your handmade collection and are sure to stand out wherever they go. If you enjoyed making this project, share your creations online and tag your posts to inspire others. And don’t forget to show some love to the original designers who made this delightful idea possible. Happy stitching, and keep crafting magic with every loop!
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📸 Credits
Original pattern by 小红书 artist 小乖手作
English translation and blog adaptation by Cozy Crochet Tales
📌 Pattern Credit & Disclaimer
This crochet pattern is inspired by a design created by 小乖手作, a talented crochet artist who originally shared their work on platforms like 小红书 (Xiaohongshu). These beautifully crafted pieces have been shared across various social media platforms, and we discovered them as part of our love for handmade creations.
We do not claim ownership of the original design. This version has been translated and adapted into US crochet terms purely for educational and personal crafting purposes, to help fellow crocheters follow along more easily.
Our goal is to share joy, promote creativity, and encourage handmade artistry while respecting the original creator’s work. If you are the original artist and would like credit updated or content removed, please contact us directly—we’re happy to cooperate and make any necessary changes.
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