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DIY Pet Guinea Pigs

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Right after birth guinea pigs are adorably awkward, with a head that looks as big as the rest of the body and long thin back legs. Their belly soon fills up and in a few day they get the well-rounded look they will keep for the rest of their life, but I tried to capture that mismatched look of the first hours.

Only 2.5-3” from DK and worsted yarns, these babies would be a great way to use up yarn scraps. The small size also means they can be completed in very short time, you could work up an entire herd in a day – they would be great for last minute gifts, stocking fillers, keychains, party favors and so on.

Free Guinea Pig Crochet Pattern

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