Bring the Alpaca to life with this Amigurumi Alpaca crochet pattern! 🦙✨ With its fluffy texture, gentle expression, and adorable stance, this design captures the cozy charm of these beloved animals in yarn form. Whether crafted in natural earth tones or playful pastels, this alpaca brings a touch of whimsy and warmth to any handmade collection.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy soft, textured designs, this pattern allows for customization with curly fleece, embroidered facial details, and accessories like a tiny scarf or saddle blanket to enhance its personality. Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired décor or gifted to a fellow alpaca lover, this Alpaca amigurumi is a delightful handmade treasure. 🧶✨
🦙 Amigurumi Alpaca Crochet Pattern
Meet your new fluffy forest friend! This adorable amigurumi alpaca features a soft, woolly fringe, gentle face, oversized feet, and a cozy red scarf. It’s the perfect plushie for cuddling, gifting, or decorating your home with woodland charm. 🧣🌲
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, sewing parts, and attaching textured elements.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Light Beige or Cream (Body & Legs)
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Red (Scarf)
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Light Brown or similar (Fringe & Inner Ears)
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Black or Dark Brown (Embroidered face details)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Safety eyes (12 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐑 Head
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10–11, about 8 sts apart -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🦙 Body
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🦵 Legs (Make 4)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
10–12. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. FO and leave long tail for sewing.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Beige):
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–5. sc around (6)
FO.
Inner Ear (Light Brown, Optional):
Make flat oval piece: ch 4, work 3 sc around, FO and sew to inner ear.
Pinch base and stitch closed. Sew onto sides of head.
💇 Fluffy Fringe
With light brown or cream yarn:
Cut multiple short strands (about 2.5 inches). Attach using latch-hook method across the forehead in several rows.
Trim and fluff for styling.
🧣 Red Scarf
With red yarn:
Ch 50
Row 1: sc in each ch (49)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across
FO and wrap around neck, tie loosely.
🧵 Facial Details
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Embroider nose and mouth with black yarn or thread in a simple Y-shape
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Optional: Add white stitch accents near eyes for expression
🧩 Assembly
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Sew head onto the neck of the body.
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Attach all 4 legs evenly spaced to the base.
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Sew ears to sides of head and attach fringe.
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Wrap scarf around the neck.
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Weave in all ends securely.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use boucle or chenille yarn for a fluffier texture
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Add a little backpack or flower crown for personality
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Make a whole herd in different colors!
This sweet alpaca is ready to be your handmade hiking buddy or cozy desk companion. A perfect project for gifting, hugging, or proudly displaying! 🦙❤️
