Capybara Christmas Bauble Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Make your tree top of the trends with Sachiyo Ishii's capybara Christmas decoration

Clutching a gold star and ready to shine bright on your Christmas tree, may we introduce you to Capella the Capybara, who’ll eat your Brussels sprouts and melt your heart quicker than we can say Capy Christmas! Fans of these gentle giants can rejoice – our cute and charismatic rodent is the perfect Christmas character – peaceful, friendly and playful – and she’s simple to make using stocking stitch with a small section of intarsia on her snout.

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Sizing

Height: 8cm

What you need

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash, shades (A) 1961 Camel, (B) 862 Walnut Heather, (C) 819 Chocolate, Rico Ricorumi Lamé,
shades (D) 002 Gold, oddment, (E) 001 Silver, small amounts of each
Needles: 3mm
Sewing needle and thread
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle
Needles: 3mm
Sewing needle and thread
Eye beads: 4mm, two
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle
Needles: 3mm
Sewing needle and thread
Eye beads: 5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys and cute characters. Be inspired with hundreds more Christmas knitting patterns.

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