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LAMAS Amigurumi Pattern

LAMAS 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 LAMAS Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a mother llama with a tiny baby llama that fits in a removable pocket. Detailed instructions cover each piece (arms, legs, body, head, ears, nose, tail, curls and pocket) and how to assemble them. Color changes and front/back loop (FLO/BLO) techniques are used to create the skirt and trims for a neat finish.

LAMAS Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions make following shaping easy and predictable. Photographs and finishing notes guide positioning and surface details so you get a professional result.

Why You'll Love This LAMAS Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with a playful removable pocket for the baby llama. I enjoy how simple stitches create charming proportions and how the FLO/BLO trims give the dress a neat ruffled edge. I love sewing the curls onto the head — it adds so much personality and texture that brings the character to life. Making both mother and baby feels like a little storytelling project and I always smile when they are finished.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern to make unique llamas; switch the dress color or make the skirt longer or shorter to change the character's style.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to create a miniature keychain version or a larger cuddly doll; experiment with bulky yarn for a chunky, huggable mother lama.

I like adding embroidered details, felt accessories, or tiny crocheted props like a scarf or hat to personalize each lama I make.

If you want a different facial expression try moving the eyes and mouth placement slightly; raising or lowering the eyebrows can make the lama look sleepy or surprised.

Try using variegated yarn for the dress or curls to add subtle color variation without changing yarns mid-project.

For a secure baby, sew a small button and loop inside the pocket so the baby lama can be fastened in place for transport or display.

I also recommend using safety eyes for a child-safe toy, but for a handmade look embroider the eyes as shown in the pattern.

Want more texture? Substitute some stitches with front or back post stitches to create ribbing or a textured skirt hem.

To make a set for gifting, create matching color palettes across several llamas to form a coordinated family — it looks adorable on a shelf or as nursery decor.

If you enjoy sewing details, try adding a tiny crocheted flower, bow, or blanket to the baby for extra charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the beginning of rounds will make it easy to lose track of where rounds start; place a marker at the first stitch of each new round to maintain consistent counting. ✗ Stuffing too firmly or too loosely will distort the shapes and proportions; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and adding small amounts of fiberfill until you achieve a smooth surface. ✗ Changing color without finishing the round neatly can leave loose ends showing; carry the yarn neatly inside or weave in tails and change color at the end of a round when possible. ✗ Forgetting to work in front or back loops as instructed will alter the look of trims; double-check FLO/BLO instructions and work in the correct loop each time to get the intended ruffle and neckline details.

LAMAS Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet mother and baby llama duo with this detailed crochet pattern. You will make separate pieces (arms, legs, head, body, ears, nose, tail and decorative curls) and assemble them into a charming toy perfect for gifting. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, color-change notes, and finishing instructions so you can complete a polished amigurumi. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with amigurumi shaping and basic front/back loop techniques.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for LAMAS Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Sport weight 4ply yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N40 Brown (use for hooves, curls and accents)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N86 Yellow (main body accent color)
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    Sport weight 4ply yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N87 Beige (main body color)
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    Sport weight 4ply yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N89 Purple (dress/trim color)
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    Polyester stuffing / fiberfill for body filling and small pieces

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.0 mm (2 mm)
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
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    Stitch markers
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    Needle for sewing pieces (embroidery/sewing needle)
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    Pins for positioning parts (optional)

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— MOTHER LAMA Arms (make 2) :

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With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5-8 :

24sc (4 rounds)

Round 9 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 10 :

Change color to yellow. BLO 18sc.

Round 11-21 :

18sc (11 rounds)

Round 22 :

Change color to purple. BLO 18sc.

Round 23-26 :

18sc (4 rounds)

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Stuff the arms with fiberfill.

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Fold in half and make 9sc through both sides, weave in the yarn ends.

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Return to round 22 of the arms and work with purple yarn through front loops: FLO ch1, 18sc, sl st in one stitch. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— MOTHER LAMA Ears (make 2) :

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With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *3 (9)

Round 3 :

9sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *3 (12)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *3 (15)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *3 (18)

Round 7-8 :

18sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 10-12 :

12sc (3 rounds)

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Leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

— MOTHER LAMA Nose :

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With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3inc, 3sc) *2 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc, inc)*3, 3sc, (1sc, inc)*3, 3sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6-7 :

30sc (2 rounds)

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Stuff the nose with fiberfill. Leave long tail for sewing.

— MOTHER LAMA Curls (make 6) :

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Crochet 3 pieces in beige and 3 pieces in brown.

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Chain 21. Start in the second chain from the hook 20inc

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Leave long tail for sewing.

— MOTHER LAMA Legs (make 2) :

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With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6-9 :

30sc (4 rounds)

Round 10 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 11 :

Change color to yellow. BLO 24sc.

Round 12-17 :

24sc (6 rounds)

Round 18 :

Change color to purple. Stuff the legs with fiberfill.

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Fold in half and crochet 12sc through both sides. Cut the yarn and fasten off on the first leg.

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Crochet the second leg in the same way then continue: turn, ch1, 12sc, do not cut the yarn.

— MOTHER LAMA Body :

Round 19 :

ch10, join the first leg, 12sc in the first leg. Place marker, this will be the beginning of your new round.

Round 20 :

Crochet in a spiral: FLO 12sc, 10sc on the chain, FLO 12sc, continue on other side FLO 12sc, 10sc on the chain, FLO 12sc. (68)

Round 21 :

BLO 68sc

Round 22-29 :

68sc (8 rounds)

Round 30 :

(32sc, dec) *2 (66)

Round 31 :

66sc

Round 32 :

(9sc, dec) *6 (60)

Round 33 :

60sc

Round 34 :

(8sc, dec) *6 (54)

Round 35-37 :

54sc (3 rounds)

Round 38 :

(7sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 39-41 :

48sc (3 rounds)

Round 42 :

Attach the arms : 45sc on the body, attach arm using the last 3 sc on round 42 and the first 6 sc on round 43 (to give a total of 9 sc) through both left arm and body

Round 43 :

15sc on the body, 9sc on right arm and body, 18sc on the body (48)

Round 44 :

48sc

Round 45 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 46-47 :

42sc (2 rounds)

Round 48 :

Change color to yellow. BLO 42sc. Stuff the body with fiberfill.

— MOTHER LAMA Head :

Round 49 :

42sc

Round 50 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 51 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 52 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 53-58 :

60sc (6 rounds)

Round 59 :

(8sc, dec) *6 (54)

Round 60-64 :

54sc (5 rounds)

Round 65 :

(7sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 66 :

48sc

Round 67 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 68 :

42sc

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Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 69 :

(5sc, dec) *6 (36)

Round 70 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 71 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 72 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 73 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 74 :

6dec

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

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Return to round 21 of the body and work with purple yarn through the front loops: ch1,(3dc in one stitch, sc)*34. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

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Return to round 48 of the body-head and work with purple yarn through front loops: 1. ch1,(dc, dc-inc)*20, 2dc, sl st, turn (62) 2. ch1,(Fpdc, Bpdc) *31, sl st, turn (62) 3. ch1, (Bpdc, Fpdc) *31, sl st (62). Fasten off weave in ends.

— MOTHER LAMA Pocket :

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With purple yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

Chain 23. From the second chain on the hook: 22sc, turn (22)

Round 2 :

Ch1, 4sc, ch6 (skip 6sc, start from the next stitch), 2sc, ch6 (skip 6sc, start from the next stitch), 4sc, turn (22)

Round 3-13 :

Ch1, 22sc, turn (10 rounds)

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Crocheted with yellow yarn around the perimeter of the pocket: (sc, 3dc in one stitch) *23.

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

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Sew the pocket on to the front of the body 2 Rows down from under arms and in line to the top of the legs, make sure you allow enough room for the baby lama to be inserted.

— MOTHER LAMA Finishing :

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Sew the nose and ears to the head.

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Sew the curls to the head.

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Add indentation's to hooves follow the photos below.

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Embroider the nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn.

— BABY LAMA Arms (make 2) :

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With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, dec) *3 (9)

Round 5 :

Change color to beige. BLO 7sc, dec (8)

Round 6-11 :

8sc (6 rounds)

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Stuff the arms with fiberfill. Fold in half and make 4sc through both sides, weave in the yarn ends.

— BABY LAMA Ears (make 2) :

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With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2-3 :

6sc (2 rounds)

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Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Nose :

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With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

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Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Tail :

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With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

6dec

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Stuff the tail with fiberfill. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Curl :

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With beige yarn. Chain 16. Start in the second chain from the hook: 15inc. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Legs (make 2) :

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With yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, dec) *3 (9)

Round 5 :

Change color to beige. BLO 9sc

Round 6-8 :

9sc (3 rounds)

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Body: Stuff the legs. Fasten off on the first leg. Crochet the second leg in the same way and crochet an extra sl st, do not cut the yarn.

Round 9 :

ch5, join the first leg, 9sc, 5sc on the chain, 9sc on the second leg. Place a marker of a new round beginning. (28)

Round 10 :

28sc

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Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 11 :

24sc, inc, 2sc, inc (30)

Round 12-14 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 15 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 16-18 :

24sc (3 rounds)

Round 19 :

Add arms: 1sc, 4sc with the arm and body together; 8sc; 4sc with the second arm and body; 7sc (24)

Round 20 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 21 :

18sc

— BABY LAMA Head :

Round 22 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 23 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 24-26 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 27 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 28-32 :

24sc (5 rounds)

Round 33 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 34 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 35 :

6dec

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Stuff the head with fiberfill. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

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Sew the nose and ears to the head.

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Hoof indentations follow the photos provided in the pattern.

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Sew the tail to the body and sew the curly hair to the head. Embroider eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth with brown yarn.

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Congrats! Your Lamas is ready!!!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the pocket to the front of the body two rows down from under the arms and aligned to the top of the legs so the baby lama can be inserted securely.
  • Attach the arms to the body: work 45sc on the body opening, attach the arm by sewing through the last 3 sc on the previous round and the first 6 sc of the arm to make 9 sc holding arm and body together.
  • Sew the nose to the center front of the head and position ears symmetrically on either side, then sew the curls onto the top of the head following the photo guide for placement.
  • Add hoof indentations by drawing a short stitch line into the center of each hoof, then embroider nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn for final facial detail.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers at the beginning of each round to keep track of round starts and any color-change rows.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but incrementally; adding stuffing gradually helps maintain smooth, even shapes and prevents lumps.
  • 💡When changing colors for trims (FLO/BLO instructions), work carefully in the correct loop to achieve the ruffled edge effect.
  • 💡Leave long tails for pieces that will be sewn to other parts (ears, nose, curls, tail) so you have enough yarn for sewing and weaving in.

This sweet Mother and Baby Lamas pattern is perfect for gifting or display — two cuddly characters with tiny details and a removable baby pocket. The pattern uses simple amigurumi techniques with delightful trims and curly hair for personality. Make one set or many to create a whole herd of charming handmade llamas. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The mother lama measures approximately 24 cm / 9.4 inches tall and the baby lama measures approximately 12 cm / 4.7 inches when using the recommended yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size will change. Adjust your hook size accordingly and expect different stitch counts and proportions when changing yarn weight.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; a basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round, and working in front or back loops is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the mother and baby set in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on assembly and embroidery details.