Beginner-friendly Low-Sew Cubic Animals: A Free Crochet Pattern for Monkey, Capybara, Panda, Axolotl
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I’m so excited to share this fun and cute pattern with you!
Grab your hooks, yarn, and let’s dive right into it. Let’s Get Hooked!
Materials Needed
- Acrylic /Cotton or Sport yarn (5ply) in White, Black, Brown, Light Brown, Beige, Pink & Rosy Pink
- 3mm crochet hook
- Stuffing materials
- Darning needle and scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
Abbreviations are in US terminology.
- Ch – Chain
- st – stitch
- R – round / row
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- slst – slip stitch
- Bob – bobble stitch
- BLO – back loop only
- *- repeat
- [] – total stitch count in each round
Do not miss out any details! Open this video as you crochet along to make the process more effective and timesaving.
Important to read before getting started!
- We use Rows for the base of the body. Start a row with a chain (ch) and turn the piece at the end of each row.
- When it comes to Rounds, joined rounds are used for the body. At the end of every round, make a slip stitch (slst) into the first single crochet (sc) of that round.
- Begin each new round with a chain 1 (Ch 1). The first single crochet (sc) of the new round should be made in the same stitch where you just made the slip stitch (the first sc of the previous round).
- slst and Ch1 are NOT included in our total stitch count.
Capybara
Body
Start with light brown yarn.
Start with a slip knot.
Make 11ch.
R1 Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook,10sc [10]
R2-R7 Ch1, Turn, 1sc in each stitch (6 rows) [10]
Crochet along the four sides of the rectangle for R8 to form a Round!
R8 7sc (on the first side), 10sc (on the second side), 7sc (on the third side), 10sc (on the last side), 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to crochet R8.
R9-R10 Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, 1slst (into the first sc) (2 rounds) [34]
Color change will start in R11!
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to change the colors.
In R11, we’ll be adding little hands with a Bob st and will change to Brown color for those parts!
R11 Light Brown Ch1, 8sc, Brown Bob st, Light Brown 6sc, Bob st, Light Brown 18sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to make a Bob stitch.
R12 Light Brown Ch1, 9sc, Brown 6sc, Light Brown 19sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R13-R14 Light Brown Ch1, 8sc, Brown 8sc, Light Brown 18sc, 1slst (into the first sc) (2 rounds) [34]
R15 Light Brown Ch1, 9sc, Brown 6sc, Light Brown 19sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
No more color change starting from R16, so we’ll continue with Light Brown yarn.
R16 Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R17 Ch1, in BLO, 6sc, 1dec, 8sc, 1dec, 5sc, 1dec, 7sc, 1dec, 1slst (into the first sc) [30]
R18 Ch1, (3sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [24]
Start stuffing and continue stuffing after each following rounds!
R19 Ch1, (2sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [18]
R20 Ch1, (1sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [12]
R21 Ch1, 6dec [6]
- Cut the yarn and close the body using the darning needle.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to close the amigurumi hole.
Embroidering the face details.
- Separate the black yarn into two strands.
- Using the darning needle, embroider the eyes on R14 with 4sc between them.
- Embroider the nose in the middle 2sc between the eyes.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to embroider the eyes and nose for the capybara.
Ears
Start with a magic ring, using Brown yarn.
4sc in mr [4]
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Make 2 ears.
- Using the darning needle, sew the ears in a slightly tilted position on R17 & R18 of the body.
Panda
Body
Start with black yarn.
Start with a slip knot.
Make 11ch.
R1 Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook,10sc [10]
R2-R7 Ch1, Turn, 1sc in each stitch (6 rows) [10]
Crochet along the four sides of the rectangle for R8 to form a Round!
R8 7sc (on the first side), 10sc (on the second side), 7sc (on the third side), 10sc (on the last side), 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
Color change will start in R9!
R9 Black Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, White 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R10 White Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, 1slst [34]
In R11, we’ll be adding little hands with a Bob st and will change to Black for those parts!
R11 White Ch1, 8sc, Black Bob st, White 6sc, Black Bob st, White 18sc, Black 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R12 Black Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, White 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
No more color change starting from R13, so we’ll continue with White yarn.
R13-R16 Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, 1slst (into the first sc) (4 rounds) [34]
R17 Ch1, in BLO, 6sc, 1dec, 8sc, 1dec, 5sc, 1dec, 7sc, 1dec, 1slst (into the first sc) [30]
R18 Ch1, (3sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [24]
Start stuffing and continue stuffing after each following rounds!
R19 Ch1, (2sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [18]
R20 Ch1, (1sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [12]
R21 Ch1, 6dec [6]
- Cut the yarn and close the body using the darning needle.
Embroidering the face details.
- Separate the black yarn into two strands.
- Using the darning needle, embroider the eyes on R15 with 4sc between them.
- Embroider the nose in the middle 2sc between the eyes.
- With pink yarn, embroider the blushes on either side of the eyes (You can also use the blusher or eyeshadow for this if you want).
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to embroider the face details for the panda.
Ears
Start with a magic ring, using Black yarn.
5sc in mr [5]
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Make 2 ears.
- Using the darning needle, sew the ears in a slightly tilted position on R17-R18.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to sew the panda ears.
Monkey
Body
Start with brown yarn.
Start with a slip knot.
Make 11ch.
R1 Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook,10sc [10]
R2-R7 Ch1, Turn, 1sc in each stitch (6 rows) [10]
Crochet along the four sides of the rectangle for R8, to form a round!
R8 7sc (on the first side), 10sc (on the second side), 7sc (on the third side), 10sc (on the last side), 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R9-R10 Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, 1slst (into the first sc) (2 rounds) [34]
In R11, we’ll be adding little hands with a Bob st!
R11 Ch1, 8sc, Bob st, 6sc, Bob st, 18sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
Color change will start in R12!
R12 Brown Ch1, 9sc, Beige 6sc, Brown 19sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R13-R14 Brown Ch1, 7sc, Beige 10sc, Brown 17sc, 1slst (into the first sc) (2 rounds) [34]
R15 Brown Ch1, 8sc, Beige 8sc, Brown 18sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R16 Brown Ch1, 8sc, Beige 3sc, Brown 2sc, Beige 3sc, Brown 18sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
No more color change starting from R17, so we’ll continue with Brown yarn.
R17 Ch1, in BLO, 6sc, 1dec, 8sc, 1dec, 5sc, 1dec, 7sc, 1dec, 1slst (into the first sc) [30]
R18 Ch1, (3sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [24]
Start stuffing and continue stuffing after each following rounds!
R19 Ch1, (2sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [18]
R20 Ch1, (1sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [12]
R21 Ch1, 6dec [6]
- Cut the yarn and close the body using the darning needle.
Embroidering the face details.
- Separate the black yarn into two strands.
- Using the darning needle, embroider the eyes on R14 with 4sc between them.
- Embroider the nose in the middle 2sc between the eyes.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to embroider the eyes and nose for the monkey.
Ears
Start with a magic ring, using Brown yarn.
2ch, 1hdc, 1dc, 1hdc, 2ch, 1slst (into the mr).
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Make 2 ears.
- Using the darning needle, sew the ears behind the Bob st on R14-R15.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to make the monkey ears.
Axolotl
Body
Start with Pink yarn.
Start with a slip knot.
Make 11ch.
R1 Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook,10sc [10]
R2-R7 Ch1, Turn, 1sc in each stitch (6 rows) [10]
Crochet along the four sides of the rectangle for R8 to form a Round!
R8 7sc (on the first side), 10sc (on the second side), 7sc (on the third side), 10sc (on the last side), 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
Color change will start in R9!
R9 Pink Ch1, 10sc, White 4sc, Pink 20sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R10 Pink Ch1, 9sc, White 6sc, Pink 19sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
In R11, we’ll be adding little hands with a Bob st!
R11 Pink Ch1, 8sc, Bob st, White 6sc, Pink Bob st, 18sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R12 Pink Ch1, 9sc, White 6sc, Pink 19sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
R13 Pink Ch1, 10sc, White 4sc, Pink 20sc, 1slst (into the first sc) [34]
No more color change starting from R14, so we’ll continue with Pink yarn.
R14-R16 Ch1, 1sc in each stitch, 1slst (into the first sc) (3 rounds) [34]
R17 Ch1, in BLO, 6sc, 1dec, 8sc, 1dec, 5sc, 1dec, 7sc, 1dec, 1slst (into the first sc) [30]
R18 Ch1, (3sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [24]
Start stuffing and continue stuffing after each following rounds!
R19 Ch1, (2sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [18]
R20 Ch1, (1sc, 1dec)*6, 1slst (into the first sc) [12]
R21 Ch1, 6dec [6]
- Cut the yarn and close the body using the darning needle.
Add Gills( or Ears) on 2sc behind the Bob st, using Rosy Pink yarn.
- For the Right side, insert the hook into the R13 & the round above it, and bring the rosy pink yarn.
[ (3ch, 1slst (into the 2nd ch from the hook), 1sc into the next ch, 1slst (into the next upper round) ]*2, 3ch, 1slst (into the 2nd ch from the hook), 1sc into the next ch, skip 1 round, 1slst (into the next upper round).
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
- For the left side, insert the hook into the R17 and the round above it, and bring the rosy pink yarn.
[ (3ch, 1slst (into the 2nd ch from the hook), 1sc into the next ch, 1slst (into the next lower round) ]*2, 3ch, 1slst (into the 2nd ch from the hook), 1sc into the next ch, skip 1 round, 1slst (into the next lower round).
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to make the gills.
Embroidering the face details.
- Separate the black yarn into two strands.
- Using the darning needle, embroider the eyes on R14 with 4sc between them.
- Embroider the nose in the middle 2sc between the eyes.
- Watch this part of the tutorial to see how to embroider the eyes and nose for the axolotl.
And there you have it! You’ve done an amazing job getting this far. Take a moment to admire your work—you’ve put in the effort, and it shows. It might not be perfect, but it’s a reflection of your creativity and dedication, and that’s what truly matters. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished!
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