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Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern

Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet, no-sew llama amigurumi crocheted from the head down into the body for a seamless finish. It uses super bulky yarn and a 3.5mm hook to produce a plush, textured look with a tiny crocheted saddle. You will make the head, body, nose, ears, and saddle and finish with embroidered facial details and safety eyes.

Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Step-by-step rounds and visual references are included to guide you as you crochet. The pattern also includes abbreviations, materials, and assembly notes so you can complete your llama confidently.

Why You'll Love This Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple shaping with a charming silhouette that comes together quickly. I enjoy how the no-sew construction makes assembly straightforward and stress-free, perfect for makers who prefer minimal sewing. The little saddle and embroidered cheeks add delightful character — details I always enjoy stitching in at the end. I also love that the pattern is versatile: you can change the saddle colors or eye style to make each llama unique.

Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing the saddle colors; try pastel shades for a softer look or bold brights for contrast.

I sometimes make a mini keychain version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a palm-sized llama.

I like to swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a completely baby-safe toy — it changes the expression subtly and beautifully.

For a different texture, I experiment with boucle or chenille yarns to create a fuzzier body look.

I often add small accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf or a bell around the neck to personalize each llama I make.

If you want a taller llama, try using the same yarn but a larger hook to loosen the stitches and lengthen the neck rounds.

I sometimes replace the saddle with a tiny crocheted blanket stitched in place for a hand-sewn decorative finish.

Try embroidering different facial expressions — a wider smile or different cheek placement will change the llama's personality.

I recommend experimenting with different yarn brands to find the plushness and stitch definition you prefer for the amigurumi surface.

Don't be afraid to play with scale: make a family of llamas in varying sizes by changing yarn weight and hook sizes for a cute display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases and decreases will produce uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of each round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Not stuffing as you go can cause lumps or gaps in the body; stuff gradually and evenly through the shaping rounds for smooth results. ✗ Crocheting too tightly when using super bulky yarn can make the piece stiff and difficult to shape; relax your tension slightly and check gauge with the recommended hook. ✗ Forgetting to switch colors exactly where instructed can disrupt the saddle or head color placement; change yarns at the specified rounds and weave ends neatly to secure transitions.

Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable no-sew llama amigurumi with this easy-to-follow pattern. You will crochet from the head down into the body, create a cute saddle, ears and nose, then finish with embroidered details and safety eyes. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, photos, and materials so you can complete a sweet handmade llama in a single sitting. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a charming handmade companion.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Llama No Sew Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - White (main color for Llama)
  • 02
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Blue (small amount for Llama saddle)
  • 03
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Purple (small amount for Llama saddle)
  • 04
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Orange (small amount for Llama saddle)
  • 05
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Brown (Owl main color)
  • 06
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - White (Owl accent and eyes)
  • 07
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Yellow (Owl beak and feet details)
  • 08
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Skin color (Owl body accent)
  • 09
    Super Bulky yarn (Category 6) - Brown, Light brown, Beige and White (Horse body and markings)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E)
  • 02
    Stitch maker (stitch marker)
  • 03
    Sewing needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Plastic safety eyes 8mm (2 pieces) for Llama and Owl
  • 06
    Plastic safety eyes 10mm (2 pieces) for Horse
  • 07
    Hot gun glue (adhesive glue) to secure saddle and small parts
  • 08
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing)

Progress Tracker

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— Llama: Head and Body :

Round 1 :

6SC in an MR (6)

Round 2 :

6INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2SC, INC) 6 times (24)

Round 5-8 :

24SC (24)

Round 9 :

(SC, DEC) 8 times (16)

Round 10 :

(6SC, DEC) 2 times (14)

Info :

*Stuffing*

Round 11-14 :

14SC (14)

Round 15 :

5SC, (SC, INC) 2 times, 5SC (16)

Round 16 :

Make 8CH, crochet with the second chain from the hook: INC, 6SC (of the chains), 16SC (of the body), 6SC, (SC, BO in one st) (of the chains) (32)

Round 17 :

2INC, 28SC, INC, INC into the stitch's BO (36)

Round 18-21 :

36SC (36)

Round 22 :

SC, DEC, 9SC, (SC, DEC) 3 times, 9SC, (SC, DEC) 2 times (30)

Round 23 :

DEC, SC, BO, 6SC, BO, SC, 4DEC, BO, 6SC, BO, DEC (24)

Info :

*Stuffing*

Round 24 :

12 DEC (12)

Round 25 :

6DEC (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn.

— Llama: Nose :

Round 1 :

Crochet 10 SLst from rows 5-7 in a circular shape as photo

Round 2 :

Crochet 10 single crochets (SC) into the 10 slip stitches of round 1 (10)

Round 3 :

5DEC (5)

Info :

*Stuffing* Cut the yarn. Embroider the mouth, attach the eyes, and embroider the pink cheeks.

— Llama: Ears :

Info :

Begin with White yarn. Pick up the yarn from row 2: 2CH, DC-picot, 2CH, Slst in one stitch.

— Llama: Saddle :

Info :

Change colors sequentially in the following order: blue, purple, orange, until you complete row 10. Begin with Blue yarn.

Round 1 :

5Ch, turn: 4SC, turn (4)

Round 2-10 :

Ch, 4SC, turn (4)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Secure the saddle on the back with adhesive glue.

— Owl: Wings (Make 2) :

Info :

Use Brown yarn.

Round 1 :

Make 7 CH. Start in the second stitch from the hook: 2SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 4SC in one stitch, HDC, DC, HDC, 2SC.

— Owl: Body and Head (Crochet from the body up to the head, no sew) :

Round 1 :

6 SC in an MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)

Round 6-9 :

30 SC (30)

Round 10 :

(SC, DEC) 10 times (20)

Round 11 :

2SC, DEC, attach the wings to the body by crocheting them together. 2SC, DEC, 2SC, 2DEC, attach the wings to the body by crocheting them together: 2SC, 2SC, DEC (15)

Round 12 :

FLO, 15DEC (30)

Round 13 :

(4SC, INC) 6 times (36)

Round 14-19 :

36SC (36)

Round 20 :

(2SC, DEC) 9 times (27)

Info :

*Stuffing*

Round 21 :

(SC, DEC) 9 times (18)

Round 22 :

9 DEC (9)

Round 23 :

4DEC, SC (5)

Info :

Weave in the yarn end and cut

— Owl: Eyes (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6SC in an MR (6)

Round 2 :

6INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC) 6 times (18)

Info :

Cut the yarn.

— Owl: Nose :

Round 1 :

6SC in an MR (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Secure the eyes and nose on the head using adhesive glue. Attach plastic eyes.

— Owl: Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Begin with brown yarn. Pick up the yarn from rows 19-21: 3Slst.

Round 1 :

Ch, FLO 3SC, BLO: 3SC (Crochet into both sides of the nose with slip stitches) (6)

Round 2 :

3DEC (3)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Use brown yarn to embroider the belly. Use yellow yarn to embroider the feet.

— Horse: Body and Head (Crochet from the body up to the head, no sew) :

Info :

Begin with Beige yarn. Join the new round with a slip stitch and chain 1.

Round 1 :

6 SC in an MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

8 SC, BO, 6 SC, BO, 8 SC (24)

Round 6-7 :

24 SC (24)

Round 8 :

6 SC, BO, 10 SC, BO, 6 SC (24)

Round 9 :

24 SC (24)

Round 10 :

(SC, DEC) 8 times (16)

Round 11 :

FLO, (SC, INC) 8 times (24)

Round 12 :

(SC, INC) 12 times (36)

Round 13-15 :

36 SC (36)

Round 16 :

(2 SC, DEC) 4 times, 2SC, DEC, (2SC, DEC) 4 times (27)

Info :

*When the text is bold and underlined, switch to WHITE yarn*

Round 17-19 :

12SC, 3SC, 12SC (27)

Info :

*Stuffing*

Round 20 :

(SC, DEC) 4 times, SC, DEC, (SC, DEC) 4 times (18)

Round 21 :

(SC, DEC) 6 times (12)

Round 22 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

Weave in the yarn end and cut

— Horse: Nose :

Round 1 :

Make 6 chains, crochet into the second chain from the hook, and work on both sides of the loop: INC, 3SC, 4SC in the last stitch, 3SC, INC (14)

Round 2 :

SC, INC, 3SC, (SC, INC) 2 times, 3SC, SC, INC (18)

Round 3 :

18SC (18)

Info :

Connect the nose to the head at R13-16 with 18SLST. Cut the yarn.

— Horse: Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Use Beige yarn. Make 5 chains start with the second chain from the hook: 3SC, 3SC in the last stitch, 2SC, INC.

Info :

Attach the ear point straight from the arm going up with 2 SLST at R20-21.

— Horse: Mane :

Info :

Use Light brown yarn. Pick up the yarn from R21-R22: Make 1 Chain, SLST in the next stitch, and repeat 18 times.

Info :

Continue crocheting the mane in a straight down line from R22-11: SLST in the next row, and repeat to the end. Repeat from R11 to R22. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Make two lines to create nose holes with brown yarn. Attach the eyes to the head at R16-17, 6st apart.

Assembly Instructions

  • Embroider the mouth, attach the safety eyes to the head, and embroider the pink cheeks as shown in the photos for accurate placement.
  • Secure the small crocheted saddle on the llama's back with adhesive (hot glue) once all color changes are finished and ends are woven.
  • Attach the nose to the head by aligning it with rounds 13-16 and securing with 18 slip stitches (or sew neatly), then weave in ends and trim.
  • For the owl and horse, attach eyes and nose using adhesive glue and press firmly; for the owl, secure the white eye circles and then add plastic eyes on top.
  • Pick up yarn for ears from the specified rows (Llama row 2, Owl rows 19-21, Horse arm area R20-21) and attach ears by slip stitching in place to integrate them seamlessly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers at the start of each round to keep track of your position and avoid losing count, especially during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff the amigurumi gradually through the shaping rounds; stuffing little by little helps create smooth curves and prevents overstuffing.
  • 💡Weave in ends and cut yarn after color changes and finishing rounds to keep the piece neat when you secure parts with glue or slip stitches.

This charming No Sew Llama pattern is a delightful little project you can finish in an afternoon. It combines quick stitches with adorable details like a colorful saddle and embroidered cheeks. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your decor. 🧶✨🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished llama measures approximately 10-14 cm tall when using super bulky yarn (Category 6) and a 3.5mm hook; size may vary slightly with tension and yarn brand.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size. Use a hook appropriate for your chosen yarn and expect the amigurumi to be larger with bulkier yarn or smaller with lighter yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic experience with single crochet, increases, decreases, bobble stitches, and reading rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the llama in about 2-4 hours, though time may vary depending on experience level, familiarity with the stitches, and the amount of finishing and embroidery.