Llama & Cactus Free Pattern

 

MATERIALS

• Cotton yarn 8/6 semi-thick rustic: white, approximately 90 grams, and small balls in caramel, Dior pink, candy pink, light yellow, aqua green, mustard, or any colors you love.
• 3 mm hook
• Safety eyes size 10 (medium)
• Siliconized fiberfill
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery scissors
• Pins

Head

• Round 1: With white yarn, make 8 sc in a magic ring.
• Round 2: (1 inc, 2 sc) x 2, (2 inc, 2 sc) x 2 (12 sc)
• Round 3: (2 inc, 2 sc) x 2, (4 inc, 2 sc) (20 sc)
• Round 4: (2 inc, 6 sc) x 2, (2 inc) (28 sc)
• Round 5: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 6 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 2, (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 6 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 2 (36 sc)
• Round 6: 5 sc, (1 inc) x 6 (42 sc)
• Round 7: 6 sc, (1 inc) x 6 (48 sc)
• Rounds 8 to 10: 1 sc in each stitch around (48 sc)
• Round 11: (2 inc, 21 sc) x 2, (1 inc) (54 sc)
• Round 12: 1 sc in each stitch around (54 sc)
• Round 13: (2 inc, 21 sc) x 2, (1 inc) (66 sc)
• Rounds 14 to 16: 66 sc
• Round 17: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc)
• Round 18: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sc)
• Rounds 19 to 22: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sc)
• Round 23: (8 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (54 sc)
• Round 24: 7 sc, (1 dec) x 6 (48 sc)
• Round 25: 6 sc, (1 dec) x 6 (42 sc)
• Round 26: 5 sc, (1 dec) x 6 (36 sc)
• Round 27: 4 sc, (1 dec) x 6 (30 sc)
• Round 28: 3 sc, (1 dec) x 6 (24 sc)
• Round 29: Working in the back loops only, sc in each stitch around (24 sc)
• Round 30: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18 sc)
• Round 31: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12 sc)

Ears (make 2)

• Round 1: With white yarn, make 5 sc in a magic ring.
• Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch around (5 sc)
• Round 3: (1 inc) in each stitch around (10 sc)
• Round 4: 1 sc in each stitch around (10 sc)
• Round 5: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (15 sc)
• Round 6: 1 sc in each stitch around (15 sc)
• Round 7: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (20 sc)
• Round 8: 1 sc in each stitch around (20 sc)
• Round 9: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (15 sc)
• Round 10: 1 sc in each stitch around (15 sc)
• Round 11: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (10 sc)
• Rounds 12 to 13: 1 sc in each stitch around (10 sc)
• Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the bottom part of each ear and sew to give a nicer shape. Repeat for the second ear. Attach both ears to the top of the head.

Legs (make 2)

• Leg A
  • Round 1: With caramel yarn, make 6 sc in a magic ring.
  • Round 2: 1 inc in each stitch around (12 sc)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sc)
  • Round 5: Working in the back loops only, sc in each stitch around (24 sc). Change to white yarn.
  • Rounds 6 to 7: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sc)
  • Round 8: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18 sc)
  • Rounds 9 to 10: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sc)
  • Round 11: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12 sc)
  • Round 12: 1 sc in each stitch around (12 sc)
  • Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Leg B
  • Repeat the same steps as for Leg A, but do not cut the yarn. Attach Leg B to Leg A using chains to join and continue with the body.

Body

• Continue working in a spiral, adding the legs as described above. Rely on the pattern to continue creating the body.

Arms (make 2)

• Round 1: With white yarn, make 6 sc in a magic ring.
• Round 2: 1 inc in each stitch around (12 sc)
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc)
• Rounds 4 to 5: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sc)
• Round 6: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12 sc)
• Rounds 7 to 18: 1 sc in each stitch around (12 sc)
• Round 19: (7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48 sc)
• Round 20: 1 sc in each stitch around (48 sc)
• Round 21: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42 sc)
• Rounds 22 to 24: 1 sc in each stitch around (42 sc)
• Round 25: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36 sc)
• Rounds 26 to 28: 1 sc in each stitch around (36 sc)
• Round 29: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30 sc)
• Rounds 30 to 32: 1 sc in each stitch around (30 sc)
• Round 33: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24 sc)
• Rounds 34 to 35: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sc)
• Round 36: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18 sc)
• Round 37: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sc)
• Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second arm.

Poncho

• Round 1: With light yellow, start with a foundation chain of 36 chains, join with a slip stitch. Chain 4, make 1 dc in the same stitch. Continue with 1 dc in each of the next 17 chains. In the next chain, make (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in the same space. Continue with 1 dc in each of the next 17 chains and join with a slip stitch in the 2nd ch of the initial 4 chains. Cut yarn and switch to bubblegum pink.
• Round 2: With bubblegum pink, join with a slip stitch in one of the 2 ch spaces from the previous round and make 4 ch, 1 dc in the same space. Continue with 1 dc in each of the next 19 dc. In the 2 ch space, make (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in the same space. Finish with 1 dc in each of the next 19 dc and join with a slip stitch in the 2nd ch of the initial 4 ch. Cut yarn and switch to aqua green.
• Round 3: With aqua green, join with a slip stitch in one of the 2 ch spaces from the previous round and make 4 ch, 1 dc in the same space. Continue with 1 dc in each of the next 21 dc. In the 2 ch space, make (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in the same space. Finish with 1 dc in each of the next 21 dc and join with a slip stitch in the 2nd ch of the initial 4 ch. Cut yarn and switch to mustard.
• Round 4: With mustard, join with a slip stitch in one of the 2 ch spaces from the previous round and make 4 ch, 1 dc in the same space. Continue with 1 dc in each of the next 23 dc. In the 2 ch space, make (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in the same space. Finish with 1 dc in each of the next 23 dc and join with a slip stitch in the 2nd ch of the initial 4 ch. Cut yarn and switch to white.
• Round 5: With white, join with a slip stitch in one of the 2 ch spaces from the previous round and make 4 ch, 1 dc in the same space. Continue with 1 dc in each of the next 25 dc. In the 2 ch space, make (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in the same space. Finish with 1 dc in each of the next 25 dc and join with a slip stitch in the 2nd ch of the initial 4 ch. Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Assembly:

1. Head: Attach the safety eyes to the head between rounds 10 and 11, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff the head lightly with siliconized fiberfill. Position and sew the head onto the body.
2. Ears: Fold each ear as described earlier and sew them onto the top of the head.
3. Legs: Position the legs at the bottom of the body, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Sew them securely.
4. Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body, positioning them evenly. Sew them in place.
5. Poncho: Drape the poncho over the body and adjust the fit. Sew the poncho securely around the neck and shoulders.
6. Finishing Touches: Ensure all parts are securely attached and weave in any loose yarn ends.

Your crocheted plush toy is now complete and ready!