Free Crochet Pattern: Fluffy Llama by @bumbee_crochet
This free pattern allows you to crochet a fluffy llama using a combination of textured and cotton yarns. Most of the toy is crocheted with textured yarn, while the muzzle and paw tips are made with cotton. The scarf is knitted. Suitable yarns include Alize Softy and Alize Cotton Gold (or their equivalents).
Note: Experience with textured yarn (like Softy) is required!
Finished size: Approximately 30 cm
Materials and Tools
- Yarn:
- Alize Softy or Adelia Sofia: Beige (main color)
- Alize Cotton Gold or YarnArt Jeans: Beige (for paws and muzzle) + any color for the scarf
- Thread: For embroidering the face
- Hooks:
- 2 mm for cotton yarn
- 2.5 mm for textured yarn
- Knitting needles: 2.5 mm (for scarf)
- Eyes: Safety eyes, 9 mm
- Stuffing: Fiberfill
- Other tools: Sewing needle for attaching details, scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- (…) x n: Repeat instructions inside parentheses n times
Crochet Instructions
Head
- 6 sc in MR
- (inc) x 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
9–17. 48 sc (9 rounds) - (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Finish off and stuff the head. Insert safety eyes (9 mm) between rows 11 and 12. Attach the muzzle first for proper placement.
Muzzle
Using cotton yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- (inc) x 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5–9. 24 sc (5 rounds) - 9 sc, (inc) x 6, 9 sc (30)
- 9 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 6, 9 sc (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Hair Tufts
Using cotton yarn:
- Chain 18, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, work 16 sc, sl st into the last chain.
- Chain 20, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, work 18 sc, sl st into the last chain.
- Chain 22, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, work 20 sc, sl st into the last chain.
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
- Chain 6, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, work 4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, continue along the opposite side of the chain, work 3 sc, inc (12)
- (inc, 3 sc, inc x 3, 3 sc, inc x 2) (18)
- (1 sc, inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2) (24)
- (2 sc, inc, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2) (30)
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Cheeks (Make 2)
Using cotton yarn:
- 8 sc in MR.
- Sl st to finish. Leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with cotton yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- (inc) x 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4–11. 18 sc (8 rounds)
Heel shaping:
- 4 sc, sl st, turn
- 5 sc, sl st, turn
- 6 sc, sl st, turn
- 7 sc, sl st, turn
- 8 sc, sl st, turn
- 9 sc, sl st, turn
Continue crocheting in the round:
12–14. 18 sc (3 rounds)
- (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
16–25. 15 sc (10 rounds)
Switch to textured yarn:
26–35. 15 sc (10 rounds)
Finish off the first leg. For the second leg, do not cut the yarn—continue with the body.
Body
- Chain 3 and join the second leg.
- Work 15 sc around the first leg, 3 sc along one side of the chain, 15 sc around the second leg, 3 sc along the other side of the chain (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
4–13. 42 sc (10 rounds) - (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
15–17. 36 sc (3 rounds) - (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
19–21. 30 sc (3 rounds) - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
23–25. 24 sc (3 rounds) - (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
27–29. 18 sc (3 rounds)
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with cotton yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- (inc) x 6 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
4–8. 15 sc (5 rounds) - (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
10–17. 12 sc (8 rounds)
Switch to textured yarn:
18–32. 12 sc (15 rounds)
Fold in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides. Leave a tail for sewing.
Scarf
Using 2.5 mm knitting needles:
- Cast on 9 stitches + 2 edge stitches.
- Knit in stockinette stitch until the desired length is achieved.
Enjoy crafting your fluffy llama! 🦙
