Add a splash of personality to your space with the Amigurumi Llama Basket with Flower Crown—a delightful blend of function and flair! 🧺🦙 With its sweet sleepy eyes, textured body, and a whimsical floral crown perched proudly on its head, this llama is more than just a storage solution—it’s a statement piece. Whether you’re organizing yarn, holding trinkets, or simply decorating a shelf, this charming basket brings cozy vibes and handmade joy to any corner of your home.
This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love mixing practicality with playful design. Customize your llama with soft neutrals or bright, boho-inspired hues, and get creative with the flower crown—think daisies, roses, or even tiny succulents! Whether you’re crafting for yourself or gifting to a fellow llama lover, the Llama Basket is a fun and functional way to stitch up a little happiness—one loop at a time. 🌸🧶
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🧺 Amigurumi Llama Basket with Flower Crown Crochet Pattern
Bring charm and function to your home with this delightful llama basket! Perfect for storing yarn, toys, or odds and ends, this basket doubles as a whimsical piece of décor. With its sleepy embroidered eyes, tall llama ears, and a colorful floral crown, it’s sure to brighten any room.
🧶 Finished Size
- Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12″) tall (including ears)
- Basket body: 22 cm (8.5″) tall × 22 cm (8.5″) wide
🎯 Skill Level
Intermediate – Basic crochet stitches, shaping, sewing parts, and embroidery.
📋 Materials
- Super chunky t-shirt yarn or cotton cord in beige (main basket)
- Chunky yarn in pink, blue, yellow, green (flowers & leaves)
- Small amount of black yarn (eyes/nose embroidery)
- 7 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch marker
- Polyester stuffing (for snout & ears)
🔑 Abbreviations (US terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – decrease (sc two stitches together)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- BLO – back loop only
- sl st – slip stitch
🪡 Pattern Instructions
Basket Base & Body
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
- (9 sc, inc) x6 (66)
- (10 sc, inc) x6 (72)
- BLO sc around (72) – forms basket sides.
14–43. sc around (72) – 30 rounds tall.
Fasten off and weave ends.
Ears (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–18. sc around (18) – tall oval ears.
Flatten, sew to inside top rim of basket.
Snout
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
Stuff lightly. Sew centered to front of basket.
Embroider upside-down Y nose and curved smile in black yarn.
Eyes (Embroidered)
- With black yarn, stitch two downward curves above snout.
- Add 3 long downward lashes to each eye.
Flowers (Make 7–8)
With color of choice:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sl st, (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st in next st) – repeat around to form 5 petals.
Fasten off.
Leaves (Make 6)
With green yarn:
- ch 6
- sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
- Rotate and work along other side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
Fasten off.
Assembly
- Arrange flowers across basket rim, sew evenly spaced.
- Add leaves behind flowers for crown effect.
- Attach ears slightly behind the flower crown so they stand upright.
- Weave in all ends securely.
✨ Final Touches
Your adorable llama basket is ready! The wide snout, tall ears, and full flower crown capture the playful look of the photo perfectly. Use it as a toy bin, yarn holder, or just a happy storage buddy in your home.
