Introduction
Welcome to your next amigurumi adventure! In this pattern, we will create a delightful llama that combines charm and creativity.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate Amigurumi
- Time Investment: Approximately 4 hours
- Finished Size: Around 14cm tall
Materials
- Bulky weight chenille yarn in White, Brown, Light Blue, Light Pink, and Golden Yellow
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- Black embroidery thread for facial features
- High-quality polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle for assembly
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- BLO: back loop only
- st(s): stitch(es)
The Pattern
The Head
Use brown yarn to create the muzzle, then switch to white for the head.
Round 1 (Brown): Ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 4 sc. Place 3 sc in the final ch. Working down the opposite side of the chain, work 3 sc, then 1 inc in the final st. (12)
Round 2: 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. (18)
Round 3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc] 3 times, 3 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc] 2 times. (24)
Rounds 4-5: 1 sc in each st around. (24)
Round 6: Change to White yarn. 1 sc in each st around. (24)
Round 7: 2 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, [2 sc, 1 inc] 3 times, 3 sc, [2 sc, 1 inc] 2 times. (30)
Round 8: [4 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (36)
Round 9: [5 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (42)
Rounds 10-15: 1 sc in each st around. (42)
Round 16: [5 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (36)
Round 17: [4 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (30)
Round 18: [3 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (24)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
Round 19: [2 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (18)
Round 20: [1 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (12)
Round 21: 6 dec. (6)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
The Body
Use white yarn to create a sturdy base, working decreases for shaping.
Round 1 (White): 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, 1 inc] 6 times. (36)
Rounds 7-11: 1 sc in each st around. (36)
Round 12: 12 sc, 6 dec, 12 sc. (30)
Round 13: 1 sc in each st around. (30)
Round 14: [3 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (24)
Round 15: [2 sc, 1 dec] 6 times. (18)
Round 16: 1 sc in each st around. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Front Legs (Make 2)
Round 1 (Brown): 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
Round 3: Working in BLO, 12 sc. (12)
Rounds 4-8: 12 sc. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly.
Back Legs (Make 2)
Repeat the same process as for the front legs.
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1 (Brown): 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
Round 2: [1 sc, 1 inc] 2 times. (6)
Round 3: [2 sc, 1 inc] 2 times. (8)
Round 4: [3 sc, 1 inc] 2 times. (10)
Rounds 5-6: 10 sc. (10)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.
Tail
Round 1 (Brown): 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: [1 sc, 1 inc] 3 times. (9)
Round 3: 9 sc. (9)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff very lightly.
Winter Beret
Round 1 (Light Blue): 6 hdc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 hdc inc. (12)
Round 3: [1 hdc, 1 hdc inc] 6 times. (18)
Round 4: [2 hdc, 1 hdc inc] 6 times. (24)
Round 5: [3 hdc, 1 hdc inc] 6 times. (30)
Round 6: [3 hdc, 1 hdc dec] 6 times. (24)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cozy Scarf
Row 1 (Pink): Ch 41. Starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1 hdc in each ch across. (39)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Scarf Ruffles (Make 2)
Row 1 (Yellow): Attach yarn to the short end of the completed scarf. Ch 2, then work 3 dc into each of the 3 stitches across the edge. (9)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat on the opposite end of the scarf.
Saddle Blanket
Row 1 (Light Blue): Ch 13. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 12 sc. (12)
Row 2 (Pink): Ch 1, turn. 12 sc. (12)
Row 3 (White): Ch 1, turn. 12 sc. (12)
Row 4 (Light Blue): Ch 1, turn. 12 sc. (12)
Border (Yellow): Do not turn at the end of Row 4. Ch 1, then sc evenly around the entire perimeter of the blanket.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly Instructions
- Position the head onto the body, centering carefully.
- Sew the front legs to the bottom front of the body.
- Sew the back legs directly behind them.
- Attach the ears to the top of the head.
- Attach the tail to the lower back of the body.
- Sew eyes and mouth with black embroidery thread.
- Drape the saddle blanket on the back and wrap the scarf around the neck.
- Place the beret on the head.
Final Notes
Congratulations on completing your plush winter llama! Enjoy your new cuddly companion.
Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
Copyright Notice
This pattern is the intellectual property of the writer and is intended for personal use only. Please do not distribute or sell without permission.
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