Welcome to the adorable and cuddly world of amigurumi! 🐹✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Guinea Pig Baby—a tiny, fluffy friend full of charm, personality, and irresistible cuteness! 🌿 Whether you love crafting sweet animal companions, enjoy making cozy, pet-inspired designs, or simply want to stitch up a lovable little guinea pig, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed baby guinea pig with soft textures and expressive features! 🤎
This design embraces gentle curves, plush shaping, and delicate details to bring this tiny pet to life—perfect for display, gifting, or adding a touch of heartwarming charm to your crochet collection! 🧶🐾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Guinea Pig Baby turns out just right—ready to snuggle into any space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, creams, or playful multi-toned yarns, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly sweet guinea pig companion! ✨
🐹 Amigurumi Guinea Pig Baby – Free Crochet Pattern
Cuddle up with this ultra-cute baby guinea pig amigurumi! With its fuzzy texture, chubby shape, and big shiny eyes, this little critter is a joy to stitch and a perfect soft companion for kids, collectors, or desk décor.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Uses basic amigurumi stitches and simple shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) tall using fuzzy sport or DK weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK or fuzzy yarn in:
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Light brown/pinkish-taupe (main body)
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Soft pink (feet, nose, and inner ears)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (9–10 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head & Body (Worked as one piece)
With taupe yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7–8, approx. 5–6 stitches apart -
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
12–15. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🐾 Ears (Make 2)
With taupe and pink yarn:
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With pink: MR, 6 sc
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Switch to taupe: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around
Flatten into semicircle
FO, leave tail, and sew to sides of head
🐽 Nose (Embroidered)
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Use pink yarn or embroidery thread
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Stitch a small vertical “v” shape below eye line
🦷 Arms (Make 2)
With taupe yarn:
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MR, 5 sc
2–4. sc around (5)
FO and lightly stuff
Sew to the front side of the body (just below eye level)
🦶 Feet (Make 2)
With pink yarn:
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MR, 5 sc
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sc around (5)
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Switch to taupe: sc around (5)
Stuff slightly and sew to the bottom sides of the body
🧩 Assembly Instructions
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Attach the ears evenly to the top sides of the head
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Sew on feet at a slight angle outward at the base
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Sew arms tucked close to the chest
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Embroider a nose and optional tiny mouth
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Weave in all ends and fluff with a slicker brush if using fuzzy yarn
💡 Customization Tips
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Add a tiny yarn bow or felt flower on top for extra cuteness
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Use two-tone yarn or variegated yarn for a spotted guinea pig
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Create a whole family in different shades!
Your snuggly baby guinea pig is now complete—ready to squeak its way into someone’s heart! 🐾💕
