Mila the Llama — Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Easy–Intermediate, Step-by-Step)

by Latifacha · Crochet Ideas 101

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Meet Mila — a dreamy kawaii amigurumi llama with a fluffy cream bouclé coat, a tiny pastel flower crown tucked between her ears, and a striped saddle blanket with little tassels swinging off one side. She stands on four soft legs at about 22 cm tall, and she’s hands-down one of the most “gift-worthy” characters in the Crochet Ideas 101 family — equal parts nursery decoration, baby-shower present, and shelf companion you’ll have a hard time giving away.

The secret to Mila is the yarn. The bouclé does all the fluffy alpaca-coat work for you, so there are no fancy stitches anywhere in this pattern — just single crochet, increases, and decreases. The trade-off is that bouclé is genuinely hard to count, so I’d nudge this one to easy–intermediate rather than pure beginner. If you’ve made a basic amigurumi sphere before and you’re comfortable working by feel, you’ll be fine.

Below is the full pattern: materials, US-terminology abbreviations, round-by-round instructions for every piece, the saddle blanket and flower crown, assembly, my honest tips, and an FAQ. Let’s make a llama.

Materials & Tools You’ll Need

Yarn (bouclé + smooth, approximate amounts)

Cream / off-white bouclé — fluffy curly-loop yarn for the head, body, upper legs, and ears (~120 g)
Smooth cream — for the muzzle, inner ears, and lower legs (~30 g)
Mocha brown — small amount for the hooves
Pastel pink, baby blue, mustard yellow, olive green — small amounts for the flower crown, saddle blanket, and tassels

Hooks

2.5 mm crochet hook — main hook for body and head (a tight gauge keeps stuffing hidden behind the bouclé)
2.0 mm crochet hook — optional, for the tiny flowers and tassels

Notions

Two 8 mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
3–4 stitch markers
Pink chalk pastel or blush (for the cheeks)
Light-brown and pink embroidery floss (mouth and cheeks)
Sharp scissors

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

Abbreviation	Meaning
`MR`	magic ring
`ch`	chain
`st(s)`	stitch(es)
`sl st`	slip stitch
`sc`	single crochet
`inc`	increase (2 sc in same stitch)
`dec`	invisible decrease (sc2tog through front loops)
`Rnd`	round
`BLO`	back loop only
`[ ] × N`	repeat the sequence in brackets N times
`( )`	total stitch count at end of round

Notes & Gauge

Working with bouclé yarn

Bouclé hides your stitches behind a halo of loops, so count by feel — pinch along the round to find each stitch bump. A marker at the start of every round is essential.
Work in a continuous spiral (don’t join rounds) unless told otherwise.
If you genuinely lose your place, the smooth-yarn pieces (muzzle, lower legs) are far easier to count, so build confidence there first.

US ↔ UK note: US sc = UK dc. Substitute throughout if you work in UK terms.

Gauge: Not critical, but aim for a fabric tight enough that stuffing doesn’t peek through. With a 2.5 mm hook and bouclé, drop half a hook size if your work feels loose.

Finished size: approximately 22 cm / 8.7 in tall, standing on four legs.

Skill level: Easy–Intermediate (simple stitches, but bouclé counting takes patience).

The Pattern

Head

Cream bouclé, continuous spiral.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30)
Rnds 6–11: sc in each st around (30)
Rnd 12: [3 sc, dec] × 6 (24)
Rnd 13: [2 sc, dec] × 6 (18)

Eyes: Insert the 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, about 6 sts apart, toward the front where the muzzle will sit.

Rnd 14: [sc, dec] × 6 (12)

Stuff the head firmly.

Rnd 15: dec × 6 (6)

Fasten off, close the gap, and weave in the tail.

Muzzle

Smooth cream yarn. This flat oval gives Mila her gentle llama face.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] × 3 (9)
Rnds 3–4: sc in each st around (9)

Sl st, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

Cream bouclé, worked as an upright barrel for a standing llama.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30)
Rnds 6–16: sc in each st around (30) — the long barrel body
Rnd 17: [3 sc, dec] × 6 (24)
Rnd 18: [2 sc, dec] × 6 (18)

Stuff the body firmly as you go.

Rnd 19: [sc, dec] × 6 (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. The narrower end is the neck (attaches to the head); the wider base sits on the legs.

Legs (make 4)

Start with mocha brown for the hoof, change to smooth cream, then to bouclé for the upper leg.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (mocha) (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in BLO around (12) — creates a crisp hoof edge
Rnd 4: [4 sc, dec] × 2 (10)

Change to smooth cream.

Rnds 5–7: sc in each st around (10)

Change to cream bouclé.

Rnds 8–10: sc in each st around (10)

Stuff the lower half lightly (leave the top flat for sewing). Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Ears (make 2)

Bouclé outer, smooth-cream inner — or work the whole ear in cream and pinch flat.

Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] × 2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (6)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] × 2 (8)
Rnds 5–6: sc in each st around (8)

Do not stuff. Pinch flat, fasten off, leave a tail.

Tail (pom-pom)

Make a small cream pom-pom (about 3 cm) and trim it neatly. Set aside for assembly.

Flower Crown

Make 3 small flowers (one baby-blue center, two pastel-pink) using the 2.0 mm hook:

Each flower: 6 sc in MR, then [ch 2, sl st in next st] × 6 to make 6 tiny petals. Fasten off, leave a tail.

Make 2 small olive-green leaves: ch 4, then sc–hdc–sc along the chain, sl st to point. Add a few mustard-yellow french knots as accents.

Saddle Blanket

Worked flat in rows, striping pastel pink / baby blue / cream / mustard yellow.

Row 1: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (12)
Rows 2–8: ch 1, turn, sc across, changing color every row or two as you like (12)
Border: with pastel pink, work a scalloped edge — [sl st, ch 2, sl st] in every other st around the whole blanket.

Make 2 short tassels (one pastel pink, one mustard yellow) and set aside.

Assembly

Attach pieces in this order so everything balances:

Sew the muzzle to the front of the head, centered just below the eyes. Stuff lightly before closing for a soft rounded snout.
Embroider the mouth as a small light-brown V beneath the muzzle, and add rosy cheeks with pink chalk pastel or a few stitches of pink floss.
Sew the head to the body at the narrow neck end, tilting it slightly upward for that proud llama posture.
Attach the four legs to the base of the body — two front, two back, evenly spaced so Mila stands steadily. Sit her on a flat surface and adjust before sewing fully.
Attach the ears upright on top of the head, about 5–6 stitches apart.
Sew the flower crown between the ears: arrange the three flowers with the blue one in the center, tuck the green leaves underneath, and secure.
Drape the saddle blanket over the back and tack it down with a few stitches. Attach the two tassels to the left side.
Sew the pom-pom tail to the center-back of the body.

Give her a gentle squish and stand her up — your Mila is finished! 🦙

Tips, Substitutions & Variations

Yarn behaviour: Bouclé is gorgeous but slippery to count. If it’s your first time with it, crochet the smooth-cream pieces first (muzzle, lower legs) to warm up — they’re far more forgiving.
Standing stability: If Mila leans, the fix is almost always uneven leg attachment. Pin all four legs and test her on a table before committing any stitches.
No bouclé on hand? A brushed acrylic or a worsted held with a thin mohair strand mimics the fluffy coat. Adjust your hook to keep the fabric tight.
Simplify for beginners: Skip the saddle blanket and crown for a clean classic llama, or keep just the flower crown for a quick win.
Baby-safe version: Replace the safety eyes with embroidered black yarn eyes and stuff firmly so there are no removable parts.

Care Instructions

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap when possible.
For a full wash, pop Mila in a mesh laundry bag on a cold, gentle cycle, then air dry flat and fluff the bouclé back up by hand.
Keep safety eyes secure; embroider the face for gifts to very young children.

Terms of Use / Copyright

This pattern is free for personal use, and you’re welcome to sell finished items you make from it — a link back to Crochet Ideas 101 is always appreciated. Please do not copy, redistribute, or republish the pattern text or photos as your own. © Latifacha, Crochet Ideas 101.

Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn is best for a crochet llama?

A cream bouclé (curly-loop) yarn gives Mila her signature fluffy alpaca-like coat with no extra effort, paired with a smooth cream for the muzzle and lower legs. If you can’t find bouclé, a brushed acrylic or a worsted held together with a fine mohair strand works well.

Is Mila the Llama good for beginners?

She uses only single crochet, increases, and decreases — no advanced stitches. The one challenge is that bouclé yarn is hard to count, so I’d call her easy–intermediate. A confident beginner who’s made one amigurumi before can absolutely do it.

How big is the finished llama?

Mila stands about 22 cm / 8.7 inches tall on four legs, though your exact size will vary a little with your yarn and tension.

How long does it take to crochet Mila?

Most crocheters finish her over a few cozy evenings — roughly 5–7 hours including the saddle blanket, flower crown, and assembly.

Can I make the llama without the saddle blanket and flower crown?

Yes. The body, head, legs, ears, and tail make a complete classic llama on their own. The crown and blanket are decorative add-ons you can include, simplify, or skip entirely.

Loved making Mila? You might also enjoy Daisy the Bunny, Milo the Monkey, and the Baby Cow & Baby Bull patterns — all free, all here at Crochet Ideas 101.

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