Llama Pillow Friend

Life sometimes gets in the way of getting things done when we want them to be done. I originally had intended to post this pattern before Valentine's day. Although I guess it is better late than never, right? At least when it comes to pattern sharing.  

I love this little pillow friend, and so does my daughter. I gave it to her for Valentine's day and she was over the moon! I named it after my late grandmother, who had a double L's at the beginning of her name too, so I thought it would be a fitting name for my Llama. So without any further delay, I introduce to you the Lloyal Llama!

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Lloyal Llama

Before you begin:

SC-   Single Crochet

INC. – Increase (2 single crochets in same stitch)

DEC – Decrease (1 single crochet over 2 stitches)

MC-  Magic circle

Although it isn't written, chain 1 and turn at the end of each row.

Gage is not important in this pattern.

Materials. 

4 mm hook 

Regular worsted weight yarn. (I used Red Heart Super Saver that I had laying around)

Poly-fil

Yarn needle for sewing

Body panels,  Make 2
1. Chain 25, SC in 2nd chain from hook.  SC across (24)
2. Inc.  in first stitch, sc in the next 22, inc. in last.  (26)
3. Inc. in first stitch, SC in the next 25, INC in last  (28)
4. SC across (28)
5 - 16 SC across  (28)
17.  SC 26, DEC in last two (27)

START NECK

18. Dec, SC 24 (26)
19. DEC, SC 10 (11)
20. DEC, SC 9 (10)
21.  DEC, SC 8 (9)

22- 32. SC 9, turn ch 1 (9)

33. INC, SC 8  (10)
34. INC, SC 9 (11)
35. INC, SC 10 (12)

36- 42.  SC 12  (12)

43.  DEC, SC 8, DEC (10)
44.  DEC, SC 6, DEC (8)
45.  DEC, SC 4, DEC (6)

LEGS
Working on body panel  head facing down. Attach yarn to bottom left, working right

1. SC 11 across.

2.  DEC SC 7 DEC (9)
3.  SC 9
4.  SC 9
5.  DEC SC 5 DEC
6.  SC 7
7.  SC 7
8.  DEC 3 DEC
9.  SC 5

REPEAT rows 1-9 for 2nd leg working on opposite side.      Tie off and complete same steps for 2nd body panel.

 

EARS make 2

1.  SC 6 in MC
2-6. SC in each stitch (6)

Tie off.   

Mouth

Using a lighter contrasting color.   Do not join and work in continuous rounds.  Use a stitch marker if helpful.
1. SC 6 in MC 

2. Work 2SC in first stitch, 3SC in next, 2SC, 2SC, 3SC, 2SC (14)
3.  Work 1SC in first stitch, SC in next, 2SC in next, SC, 2SC, SC in next 4 stitches, 2SC, SC, 2SC, SC.

Tie off and embroider mouth/nose with black embroidery floss.  

Assembly.   

Embroider two eyes on top panel. Sew mouth just below eye. I then took a long piece of the lighter yarn and made random V shapes around the body. Tack or pin ears on top panel. Line up the two body panels, then beginning at the bottom of the back of the neck, begin SC around the body. When you get to the ears, slip stitch through panel 1, ear, and panel 2. Continue SC around. Repeat steps for ear 2, then continue SC around body. Stop when you have finished crochet around entire neck and stuff, then continue around body. Place 2SC in corners or around feet if needed (if your work is curling too much or you crochet tight). When you have about an inch left to crochet, finish stuffing body. SC the rest of the way and slip stitch to close.

I don't have a pattern for a blanket right now. But I've seen some adorable recreations of the Lloyal Llama where they make a rectangle and add tassels on the bottom. It is adorable. Another idea is to make a circle and fold it in have and sew it so each side has a half circle blanket. Remember to tag #bsquarecrochet on social media posts or TAG me so I can see your lovely creations!

Please let me know if you find mistakes or anything that might not make sense. I ask that you do not copy this pattern and claim it as your own. You can, however, sharing this link with all your crocheting friends and social media would be appreciated!