LLAMA crochet pattern free pdf

Bella the Llama Free Crochet Pattern

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Say hello to Bella the Llama, your new crochet buddy who’s always up for a shopping spree or a lunch date!

With her chic scarf, cute flower accessory, and trendy skirt, Bella is an irresistible addition to any amigurumi collection.

This easy-level pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, guiding you through each step to bring this huggable llama to life.

Get ready to crochet a vibrant, personality-packed friend!

Skill Level

  • Easy
    Perfect for anyone eager to craft an amigurumi animal, whether you’re just starting out or looking for a relaxing project.

Materials

To create Bella, gather these supplies:

  • Yarn: Worsted weight (#4 medium)
    • Color A: Biscuit (Valley Yarns Valley Superwash, 100% superwash Merino, 97 yds/87 m per 1.75 oz/50 g, 1 ball) – for limbs and ears
    • Color B: Natural (1 ball) – for body, head, nose, and hair
    • Color C: Whisper (1 ball) – for scarf and skirt accents
    • Color D: Daquiri Ice (1 ball) – for flower and scarf fringe
    • Color E: Plum (1 ball) – for skirt base
    • Color F: Golden Girl (1 ball) – for scarf fringe
  • Hook: US C (2.75 mm) or size needed to match gauge
  • Notions:
    • Two 10-mm safety eyes
    • Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
    • Stitch markers to track rounds
    • Scrap black yarn or embroidery floss for the mouth
    • Yarn needle for sewing and finishing

Measurements

  • Height: Approximately 8½” (22 cm) tall – the perfect size for cuddling or displaying!

Gauge

  • 24 single crochet (sc) and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
    Tip: Adjust your hook size if needed to achieve this gauge, ensuring Bella’s proportions stay just right.

Special Stitches

  • Invisible Single Crochet Two Together (inv sc2tog):
    Insert hook into the front loop of the first stitch, then into the front loop of the second stitch, yarn over, and pull through all loops on hook. This creates a subtle, nearly invisible decrease compared to the standard sc2tog, giving Bella a polished finish.

Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds (spirals) unless instructed otherwise; do not join rounds unless specified.
  • Use the inv sc2tog for all decreases in the pattern for a smoother look.
  • Stuff pieces as you go, following specific instructions for light or firm stuffing.

Pattern Instructions

Arms (Make 2)

Bella’s arms are small, soft, and perfect for hugging.

  • Yarn: Start with Color A (Biscuit), switch to Color B (Natural)
  • Rnd 1 (RS): With A, create a magic ring, 6 sc in ring; do not join—6 sc. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch to mark the start of the round. Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark the right side (RS). Move the marker up each round.
  • Rnd 2: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around—9 sc.
  • Rnd 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts—11 sc.
  • Rnd 4: Sc in each st around—11 sc. Fasten off A.
  • Rnds 5–16: Join B, sc in each st around—11 sc.
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill, leaving the top ½” (1.5 cm) unstuffed.

Leg 1

Bella’s legs are sturdy and form the base of her body.

  • Yarn: Start with Color A (Biscuit), switch to Color B (Natural)
  • Rnd 1 (RS): With A, create a magic ring, 6 sc in ring; do not join—6 sc. Mark the RS and beginning of the round as for the arms.
  • Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.
  • Rnd 3: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—15 sc.
  • Rnd 4: Sc in each st around—15 sc. Fasten off A.
  • Rnds 5–13: Join B, sc in each st around—15 sc.
  • Finish: Fasten off. Mark stitch 1 of Rnd 13 with a stitch marker.

Leg 2

  • Instructions: Repeat Rnds 1–13 of Leg 1, but do not fasten off. You’ll use this active yarn to join the legs next.

Body

Join the legs to create Bella’s torso, seamlessly transitioning to her head.

  • Yarn: Color B (Natural)
  • Rnd 1: With Leg 2 on the hook, ch 1, sc in marked st of Leg 1, sc in next 14 sts of Leg 1, sc in ch, sc in next unworked st on Leg 2, sc in next 14 sts of Leg 2; do not join—31 sc.
  • Rnd 2: Sc in the opposite side of the ch, sc in each st around—32 sc.
  • Rnd 3: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—40 sc.
  • Rnd 4: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—48 sc.
  • Rnds 5–9: Sc in each st around—48 sc. Stuff the legs firmly with polyester fiberfill.
  • Rnd 10: (Sc in next 10 sts, inv sc2tog) around—44 sc.
  • Rnds 11–13: Sc in each st around—44 sc.
  • Rnd 14: (Sc in next 9 sts, inv sc2tog) around—40 sc.
  • Rnd 15: Sc in each st around—40 sc.
  • Rnd 16: (Sc in next 8 sts, inv sc2tog) around—36 sc.
  • Rnds 17–18: Sc in each st around—36 sc.
  • Rnd 19: (Sc in next 4 sts, inv sc2tog) around—30 sc.
  • Rnds 20–21: Sc in each st around—30 sc.
  • Rnd 22: (Sc in next 3 sts, inv sc2tog) around—24 sc.
  • Rnds 23–27: Sc in each st around—24 sc.
  • Rnd 28: (Sc in next 2 sts, inv sc2tog) around—18 sc. Stuff the body firmly. Do not fasten off.

Head (Continued from Body)

Bella’s head flows directly from the body for a seamless look.

  • Yarn: Color B (Natural)
  • Rnd 29: 2 sc in each st around—36 sc.
  • Rnd 30: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—42 sc.
  • Rnds 31–41: Sc in each st around—42 sc. Insert safety eyes between Rnds 36 and 37, 5–6 stitches apart.
  • Rnd 42: (Sc in next 5 sts, inv sc2tog) around—36 sc.
  • Rnd 43: (Sc in next 4 sts, inv sc2tog) around—30 sc.
  • Rnd 44: (Sc in next 3 sts, inv sc2tog) around—24 sc.
  • Rnd 45: (Sc in next 2 sts, inv sc2tog) around—18 sc. Stuff the head firmly.
  • Rnd 46: (Sc in next st, inv sc2tog) around—12 sc.
  • Rnd 47: (Inv sc2tog) six times—6 sc.
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn needle and sew Rnd 47 closed.

Nose

A cute nose adds charm to Bella’s face.

  • Yarn: Color B (Natural)
  • Rnd 1 (RS): Create a magic ring, 6 sc in ring; do not join—6 sc. Mark the RS and round start.
  • Rnd 2: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around—9 sc.
  • Rnd 3: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around—12 sc.
  • Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts) around—14 sc.
  • Rnds 5–6: Sc in each st around—14 sc.
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Small, triangular ears give Bella her llama flair.

  • Yarn: Color A (Biscuit)
  • Start: Ch 2.
  • Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook—1 sc.
  • Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in st—2 sc.
  • Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across—4 sc.
  • Rows 4–7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across—4 sc.
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pinch the base before sewing for shape.

Scarf

A colorful scarf adds style to Bella’s outfit.

  • Yarn: Color C (Whisper)
  • Start: Ch 94.
  • Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—93 sc. Fasten off.
  • Fringe:
    • Yarn: Colors D (Daquiri Ice), E (Plum), F (Golden Girl)
    • Instructions: Add fringe every 3 stitches and at the ends. Cut two 2″ (5 cm) strands, fold in half, pull the fold through the scarf, pull ends through the fold, and tighten. Trim to ½” (1.5 cm).

Hair

Curly hair tops Bella’s head with playful flair.

  • Yarn: Color B (Natural)
  • Start: Ch 11.
  • Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, sl st in next ch; repeat from * across.
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Roll into a spiral and sew together with a yarn needle.

Flower

A whimsical flower accents Bella’s look.

  • Yarn: Color D (Daquiri Ice)
  • Start: Ch 16.
  • Row 1 (RS): (Sc, ch 2) in 2nd ch from hook, (sc, ch 2) in each ch across, sl st in last st.
  • Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Roll into a spiral and sew together.

Skirt

A trendy skirt completes Bella’s ensemble.

  • Yarn: Start with Color E (Plum), switch to Color C (Whisper)
  • Start: With E, ch 48.
  • Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; join with sl st to first sc—47 sc. Fasten off E.
  • Row 2: Join C in back loop only (blo), ch 5 (counts as tr and ch 1), (tr, ch 1) in same st, (tr, ch 1) two times in each st around; join with sl st to 4th ch of ch-5. Fasten off.

Assembly

  1. Nose, Flower, and Hair: Sew the Nose below the eyes, then attach the Flower and Hair to the top of the Head.
  2. Ears: Pinch the base of each Ear and sew to the sides of the Head.
  3. Arms: Sew the Arms to the sides of the Body, aligning them evenly.
  4. Skirt: Sew the Skirt around the Body, just above the legs.
  5. Mouth: Use scrap black yarn or embroidery floss to embroider a small mouth below the Nose.
  6. Final Touches: Weave in all ends for a neat finish.

Conclusion

Congratulations!

You’ve crafted Bella the Llama, a charming, shopping-ready companion full of personality.

Whether she’s decorating your space or joining you on adventures, Bella is a testament to your crochet creativity.

Enjoy your handmade masterpiece, and happy crocheting!

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