Capybaras have gained a reputation for being friendly and sociable with other species, including humans. They are known to be tolerant of human interaction when in captivity or in areas where they are accustomed to people. This has led to them being nicknamed “the world's friendliest animal” by some. Now you get to take home the friendliest knitted version of it!
Each Capybara measures approximately 9 inches tall with a 14.5 inch body circumference. Do remember, that each hand knit item is unique and sizes may vary slightly.
Hand knit with love by a mama who also plants rice in the rice terraces (take a look at the P20 bill to see what they look like).
Knitting Expedition was begun as a way to provide supplementary income for the women of Ifugao to maintain the rice terraces. Instead of leaving the region to find better paying jobs, the income from the sales of the products allows them to stay and tend to the rice terraces that are not only an awe-inspiring legacy of their town but also of the Philippines and which has provided sustenance for generations of their families. The brand Knitting Expedition also signifies the journey of founders, Candy and Aueeie, as knitters and the distance that the hand-knit products have to travel to make it to your homes.
