Make Your Adorable Alpaca Amigurumi!

ByEmila Lorein

 

Welcome, fellow makers, to a delightful journey into the world of amigurumi! Today, we’re thrilled to share a charming pattern for creating your very own cuddly Alpaca. This project, designed by the talented Pogontseva S.A., is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home or crafting a heartwarming gift. Get ready to dive into the stitches and bring this adorable creature to life with our comprehensive, professional SEO crochet patterns content.

Finished crochet alpaca toy with flowers

Materials You’ll Need

For the Alpaca:

  • Yarn “Krokha Troitskaya” for legs, ears, and snout.
  • Plush yarn “Color city” for body, legs, and tail.
  • Hook №3.

For the Flowers:

  • Yarn “Baby cotton” (any other cotton can be used).
  • Hook №2.

Crochet Alpaca Pattern Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions carefully to crochet your alpaca. Remember to maintain consistent tension for the best results.

Leg (Make 2 – start with “Krokha Troitskaya” yarn)

  1. Row 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in a magic ring = 6.
  2. Row 2: sc, increase (inc) x 3 times = 9.
  3. Row 3: 9 sc = 9.
  4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 times = 12.
  5. Row 5-9: 12 sc = 12.
  6. Row 10: (sc, inc) x 6 times = 18.
  7. Row 11-12: 18 sc = 18.
  8. Row 13: (2 sc, inc) x 6 times = 24.
  9. Row 14: 24 sc = 24.

Set aside the first leg. Crochet the second leg following these steps, but do not fasten off. You will join the two legs to begin the body.

Close-up of crochet alpaca leg pattern instructions

Body (Continue with plush yarn if switching, otherwise use the same yarn)

Join two legs by crocheting 3 sc through stitches of both legs. Now, continue crocheting the body:

  1. Row 15: 42 sc (21 sc on Leg I and 21 sc on Leg II) = 42.
  2. Row 16-18: 42 sc = 42.
  3. Row 19: 19 sc, decrease (dec), 19 sc, dec = 40.
  4. Row 20: (8 sc, dec) x 4 times = 36.
  5. Row 21: 36 sc = 36.
  6. Row 22: (7 sc, dec) x 4 times = 32.
  7. Row 23: 7 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 7 sc = 30.
  8. Row 24-25: 30 sc = 30.
  9. Row 26: (13 sc, dec) x 2 times = 28.
Close-up of crochet stitches for the alpaca body section

Neck

  1. Row 27: 6 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 6 sc = 26.
  2. Row 28: 5 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 5 sc = 24.
  3. Row 29: 5 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 5 sc = 22.
  4. Row 30: 4 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 4 sc = 20.
  5. Row 31: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc = 18.
  6. Row 32-33: 18 sc = 18.
  7. Row 34: (7 sc, dec) x 2 times = 16.
  8. Row 35: 16 sc = 16.
  9. Row 36: (6 sc, dec) x 2 times = 14.
  10. Row 37: 14 sc = 14.
  11. Row 38: (5 sc, dec) x 2 times = 12.
  12. Row 39: 12 sc = 12.
Diagram showing crochet alpaca body and neck shaping

Head

  1. Row 40: 12 increase (inc) = 24.
  2. Row 41: (3 sc, inc) x 6 times = 36.
  3. Row 42-46: 36 sc = 36.
  4. Row 47: (4 sc, dec) x 6 times = 30.
  5. Row 48: (3 sc, dec) x 6 times = 24.
  6. Row 49: (2 sc, dec) x 6 times = 18.
  7. Row 50: (sc, dec) x 6 times = 12.
  8. Row 51: (dec) x 6 times = 6.

Tighten the thread, hide it.

Front Legs (Make 2 – Use “Krokha Troitskaya” yarn)

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring = 6.
  2. Row 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 times = 8.
  3. Row 3-9: 8 sc = 8.
  4. Row 10: (sc, inc) x 4 times = 12.
  5. Row 11-14: 12 sc = 12.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Image of crochet alpaca parts, including front legs and ears ready for assembly

Ears (Make 2 – Use “Krokha Troitskaya” yarn)

  1. Row 1: 4 sc in a magic ring = 4.
  2. Row 2: (sc, inc) x 2 times = 6.
  3. Row 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 times = 8.
  4. Row 4: 8 sc = 8.
  5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 2 times = 10.
  6. Row 6-8: 10 sc = 10.

Fold in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail (Use plush yarn “Color city”)

  1. Row 1: Chain (ch) 4.
  2. Row 2: Starting from the second chain from the hook: sc, sc, 3 sc in one stitch, sc, sc = 7.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Snout (Use “Krokha Troitskaya” yarn)

  1. Row 1: Chain (ch) 4, starting from the second chain from the hook: sc, sc, 3 sc in one stitch, sc, 1 increase (inc) in the first stitch = 8.
  2. Row 2: increase (inc), sc, 3 inc, sc, 2 inc = 14.
  3. Row 3-4: 14 sc = 14.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Flowers (Make as many as desired – Use “Baby cotton” or similar)

  1. Step 1: Chain (ch) 12.
  2. Step 2: Starting from the third chain from the hook: 2 double crochets (dc), then 3 dc in each chain stitch until the end.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Close-up of crocheted flower decorations for the alpaca

Assembly and Finishing Touches

Now that you have all your crocheted components, it’s time to bring your alpaca to life!

  1. Carefully sew on the front legs to the body.
  2. Attach the ears to the head, positioning them symmetrically.
  3. Sew the tail to the back of the body.
  4. Embroider the nose onto the snout with a contrasting thread, and then sew the snout to the head.
  5. Finally, decorate your alpaca as desired with the crocheted flowers, sewing them securely to its head or neck.

Share Your Creation!

We hope you’ve enjoyed crafting this adorable alpaca! Your creativity shines through every stitch. Don’t forget to share your finished alpaca on social media and tag Crochetto – we absolutely love seeing your beautiful creations. If you’re looking for more exciting patterns and tips, explore our collection of amazing Find Amazing Free Crochet Patterns on Crochetto.

Happy crocheting from the Crochetto team

 

 

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