January 14, 2019February 6, 2019 lizsfrugalfamilyfun

Curly Haired Llama Crochet Hat- Free Pattern

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Hello Crochet Friends!

Recently we moved to the countryish. I say countryish because although it is in a subdivision, the country homes are just down the street. So, down the road, there is an Aplaca Farm. They are so stinkin cute! They are fluffy and gentle and so adorable!

Since I am a little nerdy, here are some differences I found out between the llama and the alpaca:

Ears: Llamas have longer banana shaped ears and alpacas have shorter pointer ears.

Weight: Typically, llamas are larger than alpacas.

Faces: Llamas have a longer face, while alpacas have a shorter smooshed looking face.

Purpose: Llamas have been typically bred for herding and meat while alpacas have been bred for their fiber.

Fiber: Alpacas have a finer fur than a llama.

So, now that I know all that, maybe this hat is a little cross between a llama and an alpaca! But I am going to go with a llama!

Let’s get to the pattern!

(This hat fits my 8 year old daughter and myself.)

Terms Used

Sc- Single Crochet

Dc- Double Crochet

Sc 2 tog- Single Crochet 2 together

Materials Needed

Yarn: I used Lion Brand Hometown Yarn for the body of the hat, The color was Los Angeles Tan, For the nose, ears and tassels, I used Red Heart Tan, Red Heart Black.

I chose the Lion Brand Hometown Yarn because it was sooo soft and helps you to work up the hat really quickly. Also, it turns out to be thicker and warmer since it is a Super Bulky Yarn!

Hook: I used a K Hook,

Hook: I also used a H Hook for the small work.

Yarn Needle, Scissors

Hat Body

Row 1: To start the hat, you will make a magic circle. If you do not know how to do this, you can also chain 4 and start the stitches in the 4th chain from the hook. 8 dc in the center of the magic circle or the 4th chain of the hook. Join to the first stitch and ch 2. (8 dc)

Row 2: 2 dc in the first space. Do this in each dc around. At the end, you will have 16 dc. Join to the first stitch and ch 2. (16 dc)

Row 3: 2 dc in the first space, 1 dc in the next space. Do this pattern around. At the end you will have 24 dc. Join to the first stitch and ch 2. (24 dc)

Row 4: 2 dc in the first space, 1 dc in the next space, 1 dc in the next space. Do this pattern around. At the end you will have 32 dc. Join to the first stitch and ch 2. (32 dc)

Row 5- 10: Dc in each stitch around. You will continue to have 32 in each row. Continue to join on each round and ch 2.

Row 11: (starting the first ear flap) Ch 1, sc in next 5 stitches. Ch 1, turn.

Row 12: Sc2 tog, sc in next 4, ch 1, turn.

Row 13: Sc 2 tog, sc in next 3, ch 1, turn.

Row 14: Sc 2 tog, sc in next 2, ch 1, turn.

Row 15: Sc 2 tog, sc in next 1, ch 1, turn.

Row 16: Sc last 2 tog. End off.

Second Ear Flap

Row One: Fold the hat in half (see photo) and insert hook on other side to match the first flap. Slip stitch and ch 1. Sc in next 5 stitches.

Row 2: Sc2 tog, sc in next 4, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc 2 tog, sc in next 3, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc 2 tog, sc in next 2, ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Sc 2 tog, sc in next 1, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Sc last 2 tog. End off.

Edging: Crochet a sc around the entire hat.

Eye (make 2)

Change to Black Yarn with H Hook:

Row 1: Magic circle. Do 7 sc in the center. Do not join, work in the round.

Row 2: Do 2 sc in each stitch around. You will end with 14 sc.

Nose

Change to Tan Yarn with H Hook:

Row 1: Magic circle and put 6 sc in the circle.

Row 2: Continue to work in a round, do not chain. Sc two in each sc. At the end you will have 12 sc.

Row 3: Sc 2 in next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch. Continue around. At the end you will have 18 sc.

Row 4: Sc 2 in the next stitch. 1 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stich. Continue around. At the end you will have 24 sc.

Row 5: Sc 2 in the next stitch. 1 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch, Continue around. At the end you will have 30 sc.

Slip stitch and end.

Ears (Make 2)

Row 1: Chain 6

Row 2: Sc in second ch from hook and across.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 stiches.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 stitches.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc first 2 tog, sc in next 3.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc first 2 tog, sc in next 2.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc first 2 tog, sc in next 1.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc 2 tog. End off.

Curly Hair

I created several curls into a magic circle. (With tan yarn.)

Row 1: Magic circle and ch 15. In second ch from the end, do 3 sc in the chain and in each ch across. Slip stitch into the magic circle.

Row 2; Ch 15 and do the same as above.

Continue until you have as many curls as you want for your llama. I had 9 on mine.

Pull the magic circle tight and sew to the top of the hat.

Sew a mouth and a nose onto your nose with a yarn needle.

Sew the nose onto the llama.

Sew the eyes onto the llama.

For Tassels

Cut 6 of 15 inch lengths of tan, black and tan yarn. Find the corner at the bottom of the hat and pull through. Fold in half and line up the colors. Braid the tassel.

Do another tassel for the other side the same as above.

And that’s it!! What do you think? Let me know if you make it! I would love to see!

Happy Crocheting!

Elizabeth

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