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Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern

Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a small, sweet Louisa Llama amigurumi complete with scarf, pom poms, blanket and beret. It uses medium weight yarns and a 3.5mm hook for the body and a 5mm hook for the scarf. The pattern includes clear rounds and helpful assembly notes so you can finish a professional-looking toy.

Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll find step-by-step rounds for every piece including legs, body, neck, head, ears, tail and accessories. Photos accompany key steps to help with joining and finishing.

Why You'll Love This Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple amigurumi techniques with charming accessories that make the character come alive. I enjoy how quick the legs and body come together, yet the scarf, blanket and beret let you personalize the llama. The design is playful and relaxing to make, offering a satisfying weekend project. Sewing the pom poms and finishing the face always feels like the most rewarding part for me.

Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing the color palette to match seasons—try warm autumn tones or pastel spring hues for a fresh look.

I often swap the body yarn to a bulkier weight and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly version that is perfect for baby gifts.

For a tiny keychain version, use fingering or sport weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook to create a mini Louisa Llama you can carry with you.

I like to replace embroidered eyes with safety eyes for a different expression, but remember to use them only for toys not intended for very young children.

Add tiny embellishments like a bell on the blanket, a tiny sewn-on heart, or little crocheted flowers for a personalized touch.

Try embroidering different facial expressions—moving the eye placement slightly up or down changes the llama's personality dramatically.

Mix yarn textures: use a fluffy yarn for the body and smooth cotton for the feet and muzzle to create a pleasant textural contrast.

I sometimes insert a small bell or rattle inside the body for a playful baby-safe version (ensure all parts are securely sewn and age-appropriate).

Make outfit variations by crocheting small accessories: a little bow, a saddlebag, or a tiny sweater to expand the play options.

If you want a poseable llama, add thin wire armature into the neck before stuffing to allow a slight pose; secure and not accessible to children.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during joined rounds will make it hard to track the start and end of rounds; place a marker at the start of every round and move it each row to maintain orientation. ✗ Not stuffing evenly will create lumps or floppy legs; add stuffing gradually and shape as you go to ensure an even, firm finish. ✗ Changing yarn tension between body and details can distort proportions; use consistent tension and the recommended hook sizes for each section. ✗ Closing legs incorrectly when joining can misalign attachments; follow the instructions to leave the correct stitch unstitched and use the middle 12 sts when joining as shown. ✗ Forgetting to weave in ends as you go results in many loose tails at the end; weave in tails during construction for a cleaner finish and easier assembly.

Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Louisa Llama with this detailed amigurumi pattern. Youll crochet a cuddly llama complete with a cozy scarf, pom poms, blanket and a cute beret. Clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photos guide you through each piece so you can make a lovable handmade friend to gift or keep.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Louisa Llama Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Medium weight cotton/acrylic/polyester yarn for body and details (in your choice of colours for the body, feet, muzzle, ears and tail)
  • 02
    Cream cotton yarn example: Abbey Road kung fu cotton in cream for feet, muzzle, ears and tail (smooth and firm)
  • 03
    Soft polyester or acrylic yarn for body example: Makr Colourmate (for a softer body)
  • 04
    Blanket, scarf and beret yarn: Medium weight acrylic/polyester/wool yarn, example Heirloom Easy Care in magnolia, pale eucalyptus and hazelnut
  • 05
    Black yarn for embroidering facial features

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size E/3.5mm (US E) for llama body and most pieces
  • 02
    Crochet hook size H/5.00mm (US H) for scarf
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 04
    Yarn needle (a bent tip yarn needle is recommended for amigurumi)
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Piece of cardboard for pom poms or a small pom pom maker
  • 07
    Scissors

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— Legs :

Info :

(Make 4) Start with cream yarn

Round 1 :

6 SC in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

(2 SC, inc) x 2 (8)

Round 3 :

8 SC (8)

Round 4 :

(3 SC, inc) x 2 (10)

Round 5 :

10 SC (10)

Info :

Change to main body yarn

Round 6 :

10 SC (10)

Round 7 :

(4SC, inc) x 2 (12)

Round 8-9 :

12 SC (12)

Infos :

For legs 1 and 3: sl st and close after R9. Cut the yarn and weave in the tail. For legs 2 and 4: Do not close after R9. Chain 4, then join to legs 1 and 3 respectively with a SC (it helps to place a marker in this st). Do not cut the yarn. So leg 2 connects to leg 1, and leg 4 connects to leg 3.

— Legs/ Belly :

Info :

(For each of the two sets of joined legs) After the SC done in the previous step:

Round 1 :

8 SC, 3 inc, 4 SC (in the 4 ch between legs), 3 inc, 13SC (takes you to end of ch). sl st back into the SC with the stitch marker (38)

Info :

Close and cut the yarn. Weave in the ends.

— Body :

Info :

Line up the two leg sets on their flatter sides, and stitch 12 sl sts to attach them together (Use the middle 12 sts as per the image)

Info :

Ch 1 (put stitch marker in this ch, to mark where next round ends)

Round 1 :

54 SC around (26 SC, 1 SC in between the legs, 26 SC, 1 SC in marked ch stitch)

Round 2 :

13 SC, dec, 24 SC, dec, 13 SC (52)

Round 3 :

12 SC, dec, 24 SC, dec, 12 SC (50)

Round 4-6 :

50 SC (50)

Info :

Crochet 1 or 2 SC to get to the middle of the back of the llama and start next round from here

Round 7 :

4 SC, dec, 38 SC, dec, 4 SC (48)

Round 8 :

3 SC, dec, 38 SC, dec, 3 SC (46)

Round 9 :

2 SC, dec, 38 SC, dec, 2 SC (44)

Round 10 :

SC, dec, 38 SC, dec, SC (42)

Info :

Crochet 1 or 2 SC to get to the middle of the back of the llama. Make 12 sl sts to join two sides of back together (leave the one stitch at the very back unstitched). This leaves 17 SC left over for the neck.

— Neck :

Round 1 :

17 SC around, and 1 SC in middle line (18)

Info :

Stuff the legs and body of the llama, making sure to get filling all the way down the legs, and that all 4 legs touch the ground at once

Round 2 :

18 SC (18)

Round 3 :

(7 SC, dec) x 2 (16)

Round 4 :

16 SC (16)

Round 5 :

(6 SC, dec) x 2 (14)

Round 6 :

14SC (14)

Round 7 :

(5 SC, dec) x 2 (12)

Round 8 :

12 SC (12)

Info :

Stuff the neck. Do not close. The head continues straight from here.

— Head :

Round 1 :

(SC, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 2 :

(2 SC, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 3 :

(3 SC, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 4-8 :

30 SC (5 rows of 30)

Round 9 :

(3 SC, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 10 :

(2 SC, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 11 :

(SC, dec) x 6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the head

Round 12 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Close and cut the yarn, sew the hole closed and weave in the tail

— Tail :

Round 1 :

4 SC in a MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3-4 :

8 SC (8)

Info :

Close with a sl st and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the body, above the first slip stitches that join the back.

— Muzzle :

Round 1 :

6 SC in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

18 SC (18)

Info :

Close with a sl st and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew muzzle to head, stuffing before you reach the end.

— Ears :

Info :

(Make 2)

Round 1 :

4 SC in a MR (4)

Round 2 :

(SC, inc) x 2 (6)

Round 3 :

(2 SC, inc) x 2 (8)

Round 4 :

(3 SC, inc) x 2 (10)

Round 5-8 :

10 SC (10)

Info :

Flatten the ear and sl st closed along the top. Close and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pinch the base of the ear and sew in place, before sewing on to the head.

— Face :

Info :

Embroider the face using black yarn

— Blanket :

Info :

Use size E/3.5mm hook. Colour change after each row if desired, using your preferred method. I alternate 3 colours as pictured below. Crochet over the ends as you go, or you can weave in the ends on the underside of the blanket at the end.

Round 1 :

Make a slip knot, ch 19, 1 SC into 2nd ch from hook, 17 SC (18)

Round 2-5 :

Ch 1, turn, 18 SC (18)

Info :

Close with a sl st, cut the yarn and weave in the tails.

— Blanket Border :

Info :

Using border colour yarn, sl st on to the edge of the blanket and ch 1 (you can start in the corner if you prefer). SC all the way around, with 3 SC in each of the corners. Sl st back into 1st st, close and cut the yarn and weave in the tail.

Info :

Tie the blanket to the body by wrapping a piece of yarn around 2 or 3 times, and securing with a knot under the belly.

— Scarf :

Info :

Use size H/5mm crochet hook

Round 1 :

Make a slip knot, ch 62, HDC into 3rd ch from hook, 59 HDC (60)

Round 2 :

Ch 2, turn, 60 HDC (60)

Info :

Close and cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.

— Pom Poms for Scarf :

Info :

(Make 2) You can use a small pom pom maker instead if you have one, or use another method if you prefer.

Step 1 :

Cut a piece of cardboard to 5cm (2 inch) wide

Step 2 :

Cut a slit down the middle of the cardboard, 3/4 of the way down

Step 3 :

Cut a piece of yarn around 25cm (10 inch) long and insert it between the slit, sliding it to the bottom of the opening

Step 4 :

Wrap the working yarn around the cardboard 80 or more times (the more times, the fuller the pom pom will be). Cut the working yarn

Step 5 :

Pull down on the 25cm (10 inch) length of yarn that's in the slit in the cardboard. Tie it tightly around the wraps and secure it with a knot

Step 6 :

Slide the pom pom off the cardboard. Tie an extra piece of yarn around the middle and knot to ensure it's tight

Step 7 :

Cut the ends of the loops

Info :

Trim the pom pom where necessary, making sure to leave two long ends for sewing on to the scarf. Use the long pieces of yarn from the pom poms to sew on to each end of the scarf, and secure with a double knot. Fold the scarf in half, place around the llama's neck and pull the ends through the loops to fit snugly.

— Beret :

Info :

Use size E/3.5mm hook. This is made using joined rounds, not a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

Start with a MR, leaving a 20cm (8 inch) tail for the beret's loop. Ch 3 (count as a st), 10 DC (11)

Round 2 :

Sl st into 3rd ch of last round, ch 3 (count as a st), DC in same st, ch 4, sk 2, DC inc x 8 (22)

Round 3 :

Sl st into 3rd ch of last round, ch 3 (count as a st), DC inc, 6 DC in ch 4 space, (1 DC, DC inc) x 8 (33)

Round 4 :

Sl st into 3rd ch of last round, ch 3 (count as a st), DC around (33)

Round 5 :

Sl st into 3rd ch of last round, ch 1 (count as a st), inv dec, (SC, inv dec) x 10 (22)

Info :

Close with a sl st, cut the yarn and weave in the tail. Make a loop with yarn tail on top of the beret. Sew in a few stitches to secure, and finish with a knot inside the beret. Put the beret on the llama's head, with the hole over one ear.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the tail to the body above the first slip stitches that join the back, using the long tail left from the tail piece and secure with firm stitches.
  • Sew the muzzle to the head, stuffing before you reach the end so the muzzle sits firmly and evenly on the face.
  • Pinch the base of each ear, sew the base closed and then attach the ears to the top of the head, spacing them evenly before securing with several stitches.
  • Stitch the two joined leg sets together by lining up their flatter sides and stitching 12 slip stitches to attach them using the middle 12 sts as a guide.
  • Tie the blanket to the body by wrapping a piece of yarn around it 2 or 3 times and securing with a knot under the belly so the blanket sits centered.
  • Sew pom poms to each end of the scarf using the long yarn tails, secure with a double knot and weave the tails into the scarf for a tidy finish; place scarf around the neck and pull ends through the loop to fit.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written using US crochet terms—follow US abbreviations for all stitches and increases/decreases.
  • 💡Crochet in a spiral unless otherwise specified and use a stitch marker at the start/end of each round to keep track of rounds.
  • 💡Crochet tightly enough that the filler doesn't show; if your tension tends to be looser, choose a smaller hook for a firmer fabric.
  • 💡The size of the finished piece can vary depending on yarn, tension and filling; photographed examples measure approximately 9 inch/23 cm (white) and 10 inch/26 cm (beige).
  • 💡A tutorial video for the legs is included and the pattern is for personal use only.

This adorable Louisa Llama pattern creates a sweet, gift-ready amigurumi complete with cozy accessories and lots of charm. 🧶 The design is perfect for a weekend make and offers room for color and accessory customization. 🎀 Enjoy stitching a playful companion that arrives with a little beret, blanket and pom pom scarf to give as a warm handmade gift. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished llama measures approximately 9 inches/23 cm tall when made with acrylic yarn as pictured; using polyester yarn may produce a slightly larger result (about 10 inches/26 cm).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that stitch counts will remain the same but the scale will change.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with single crochet, invisible decreases, increases, and joined rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, customization and finishing details.