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Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 lama and a tiny baby lama in matching colors, complete with a pocket, curly hair and embroidered facial features. The design uses sport weight yarn and a small hook to produce a firm, detailed amigurumi ideal for gifting. Each piece includes step-by-step rounds and photo references so you can follow along easily.

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will crochet legs, body, head, arms, ears, nose, tail and decorative curls, then assemble and embroider the face. The pattern includes instructions for both the mother llama and a smaller baby llama.

Why You'll Love This Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with charming little details like the pocket and curly hair that bring the lamas to life. I love how the set includes a tiny baby that nests in the mother — it makes the finished toy feel special and gift-ready. I enjoy the stitching rhythm of working in spirals and the satisfaction of seeing each piece come together as you stuff and assemble. This project gave me a chance to practice front-loop edging and simple post stitches to create a pretty skirt trim.

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 easy it is to personalize these lamas by changing colors; try soft pastels for a nursery-friendly look or vibrant tones for a playful finish.

I often swap the sport-weight yarn for DK or a thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, cuddlier version — just remember the size will change.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions to give each lama its own personality; moving the eyes or changing the mouth shape completely changes the character.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf, miniature flower crown, or a little saddle bag to make the set extra special and gift-ready.

I like to replace the curly hair with short bobbles or loop stitches for a different hair texture — this adds unique character to each piece.

For a safer toy for small children, skip any glued-on items and use embroidered features only, ensuring all attachments are securely sewn on.

If you want posable limbs, you can insert thin craft wire into the arms and legs before stuffing, positioning limbs as you like afterward.

I often make matching accessories such as tiny hats or blankets using leftover yarn to create a coordinated set without needing extra supplies.

To make keychains or bag charms, create a tiny baby lama only and attach a keyring to the top curl — this is perfect for quick gifts and market items.

I also enjoy experimenting with stitch textures on the dress or pocket edge, using front or back loop-only rows to create subtle, decorative trims.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs to the body can cause incorrect round starts; place a marker at the new round after joining and move it each round to keep your stitch count accurate. ✗ Not stuffing pieces gradually leads to lumps and uneven shape; stuff in small amounts, shape as you go, and add more fiberfill until the piece is firm and smooth. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends can result in loose tails and a messy finish; fasten off neatly and weave in ends, or carry color securely when knitting small sections. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases and decreases results in missed shaping; count stitches after every increase or decrease round to ensure the correct stitch totals.

Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet mother-and-baby lama set with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create a cuddly mother lama with a removable baby tucked into a little pocket — full shaping, curly hair and embroidered features. Clear, photographed steps guide you through every piece so you can sew, stuff and finish with confidence. Perfect for handmade gifts or a charming addition to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Lamas Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m)
  • 02
    Color N40 - Brown (for hooves and curls)
  • 03
    Color N86 - Yellow (main body accent)
  • 04
    Color N87 - Beige (main body color)
  • 05
    Color N89 - Purple (dress and accents)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (approx 2 mm)
  • 02
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 03
    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
  • 06
    Scissors

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— MOTHER LAMA Arms (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

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)

Info :

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

Info :

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) :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

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)

Info :

Leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

— MOTHER LAMA Nose :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

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)

Info :

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

— MOTHER LAMA Curls (make 6) :

Info :

Crochet 3 pieces in beige and 3 pieces in brown. Chain 21. Start in the second chain from the hook 20inc. Leave long tail for sewing.

— MOTHER LAMA Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

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.

Info :

Fold in half and crochet 12sc through both sides. Cut the yarn and fasten off on the first leg. Crochet the second leg in the same way then continue without cutting the yarn: 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

Info :

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

Info :

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

Info :

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.

Info :

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 :

Row 1 :

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

Row 2 :

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

Row 3-13 :

Ch1, 22sc, turn (10 rounds)

Info :

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

Info :

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 :

Info :

Sew the nose and ears to the head. Sew the curls to the head. Add indentations to hooves following photos. Embroider the nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn.

— BABY LAMA Arms (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn. 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 7sc, dec (8)

Round 6-11 :

8sc (6 rounds)

Info :

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

— BABY LAMA Ears (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2-3 :

6sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Nose :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— BABY LAMA Tail :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc

Round 4 :

6dec

Info :

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

— BABY LAMA Curl :

Info :

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) :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn. 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)

— BABY LAMA Body :

Info :

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

Info :

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

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

Info :

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

Info :

Sew the nose and ears to the head. Follow photo steps for attaching and sewing curls, add hoof indentations following the photos, sew the tail to the body and sew the curly hair to the head. Embroider eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth with brown yarn.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the pocket to the front of the body 2 rows down from under the arms and aligned with the top of the legs, leaving enough room for the baby lama to be inserted.
  • Attach the head to the body after stuffing: sew securely around the neck opening and weave the tail through to fasten off invisibly.
  • Attach arms by sewing through the body and arm seams as described in rounds 42-43, making sure the arm sits evenly on both sides and is firmly secured.
  • Sew the nose and ears to the head using the long tails left for sewing, then sew the curly hair pieces to the top of the head to create the mane.
  • Add hoof indentations by sewing small vertical stitches into each hoof as shown in the photos, then embroider the nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows with brown yarn.
  • Sew the tail to the body and weave in all loose ends; stuff pieces firmly but not overpacked before closing openings.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round—this helps maintain correct stitch counts and placement during shaping.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing can distort the final shape while understuffing creates a floppy toy.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you finish each piece to keep your work tidy and avoid bulky seams when assembling.

Create a lovable pair of lamas with this full mother-and-baby amigurumi pattern, perfect for gifting or decorating any nursery. The pattern includes clear rounds, pictured steps and finishing touches so you can assemble and embroider the face with confidence. Have fun customizing colors and accessories to make your lamas truly one-of-a-kind! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished mother lama measures approximately 24 cm (9.4 inches) tall and the baby lama about 12 cm (4.7 inches) when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and require a change of hook size; make sure to adjust your hook and stuffing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches (sc, inc, dec, BLO/FLO) and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this mother-and-baby lama set in about 8-10 hours, depending on experience and time spent on finishing and embroidery.