The Crafty Flutist: Llama / Alpaca hat- Free Crochet Pattern

One of my friends decided to dress up her baby girl as a llama for her first Halloween. I was given the task of making her daughter a llama hat for her costume. I couldn't find any free llama hat patterns so I created my own. This is what I came up with.

Materials needed:
H hook
Worsted weight yarn (#4 weight) in the color of your choice with a contrasting accent color and a small amount of black yarn for the eyes (total of three different colors of worsted weight yarn)
Darning needle for sewing on parts
scissors

Abbreviations

ch= chain

dc= double crochet

hdc= half double crochet

sc= single crochet

sc2tog= single crochet two together
dc2tog= double crochet two together

sl st= slip stitch

st= stitch

Main Body of hat (in main color with H hook)

0-3 months

Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, *make 2 dc in next st and 1 dc in the next st* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next st, *make 2 dc in the next stitch and make 1 dc in the next two stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44 dc)

Round 5: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next 9 sts, *2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in each of the next 10 stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (48 dc)

Rounds 6-11: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (48 dc). Do not fasten off.

Continue onto Ear flap #1 if desired, if you do not want earflaps continue onto round 12
Round 12: Ch 1 in same st make 1 sc, make 1 sc in each remaining st in round, join to the first st in the round with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends (48 sc)

3-6 months

Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, *make 2 dc in next st and 1 dc in the next st* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next st, *make 2 dc in the next stitch and make 1 dc in the next two stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44 dc)

Rounds 7-12: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (52 dc). Do not fasten off.

Continue onto Ear flap #1 if desired, if you do not want earflaps continue onto round 13
Round 13: Ch 1 in same st make 1 sc, make 1 sc in each remaining st in round, join to the first st in the round with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends (52 sc)

6-12 months

Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, *make 2 dc in next st and 1 dc in the next st* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next st, *make 2 dc in the next stitch and make 1 dc in the next two stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44 dc)

Rounds 8-13: Ch 2 in same st do 1 dc, do one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (56 dc). Do not fasten off.

Continue onto Ear flap #1 if desired, if you do not want earflaps continue onto round 14
Round 14: Ch 1 in same st make 1 sc, make 1 sc in each remaining st in round, join to the first st in the round with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends (56 sc)

Toddler/Preschooler

Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, *make 2 dc in next st and 1 dc in the next st* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next st, *make 2 dc in the next stitch and make 1 dc in the next two stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44 dc)

Rounds 9-14: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (60 dc). Do not fasten off.

Continue onto Ear flap #1 if desired, if you do not want earflaps continue onto round 15
Round 15: Ch 1 in same st make 1 sc, make 1 sc in each remaining st in round, join to the first st in the round with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends (60 sc)

Child

Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, *make 2 dc in next st and 1 dc in the next st* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next st, *make 2 dc in the next stitch and make 1 dc in the next two stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44 dc)

Round 5: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next 9 sts, *2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in each of the next 10 stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (48 dc)
Round 6: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next 10 sts, *2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in each of the next 11 stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (52 dc)
Round 7: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in each of the next 12 stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (56 dc)
Round 8: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in each of the next 13 stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (60 dc)
Round 9: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next 13 sts, *2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in each of the next 14 stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (64 dc)

Rounds 10-15: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (64 dc). Do not fasten off.

Continue onto Ear flap #1 if desired, if you do not want earflaps continue onto round 16
Round 16: Ch 1 in same st make 1 sc, make 1 sc in each remaining st in round, join to the first st in the round with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends (64 sc)

Adult

Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, *make 2 dc in next st and 1 dc in the next st* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in next st, *make 2 dc in the next stitch and make 1 dc in the next two stitches* *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (44 dc)

Rounds 11-16: Ch 2 in same st make 1 dc, make one dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (68 dc). Do not fasten off.

Continue onto Ear flap #1 if desired, if you do not want earflaps continue onto round 17
Round 17: Ch 1 in same st make 1 sc, make 1 sc in each remaining st in round, join to the first st in the round with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends (68 sc)

Ear flaps for Infant to Preschooler sizes

Ear flap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in next 6, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC2TOG, SC in next 4, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC2TOG, SC in next 2, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC2TOG, fasten off, weave in ends

Ear flap 2:

For 0-3 months. Holding hat upside count 19 stitches to the left of earflap. In the 20^th stitch join yarn with a sl st and continue below

For 3-6 months. Holding hat upside count 21 stitches to the left of earflap. In the 22nd stitch join yarn with a sl st and continue below

For 6-12 month. Holding hat upside count 22 stitches to the left of earflap. In the 23^rd stitch join yarn with a sl st and continue below

For toddler/preschool. Holding hat upside count 23 stitches to the left of earflap. In the 24^th stitch join yarn with a sl st and continue below

Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in next 6, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC2TOG, SC in next 4, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC2TOG, SC in next 2, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: SC2TOG, SC2TOG, chain 1, turn
Row 9:SC2TOG, ch 1 and sc in each st around the hat join to ch 1 with a sl st, fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Ear flaps for Child and Adult sizes

Ear flap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn (2 st total)
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends 1(1 st total)

Ear flap 2:

For child. Holding hat upside count 25 stitches to the left of ear flap. In the 26^th stitch join yarn with a sl st and continue below.

For adult. Holding hat upside count 26 stitches to the left of ear flap. In the 27^th stitch join yarn with a sl st and continue below
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11:SC decrease.ch 1 and sc in each st around the hat join to ch 1 with a sl st, fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Eyes- make 2 (in black)
Round 1:Chain 4, join to first ch with a sl st to form a ring. Ch 1 in the ring make the following stitches 1 sc, 3 hdc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. Join to first st with a sl st. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the eyes on to the hat

Inner Ears- make 2 (in accent color )
Row 1: Ch 7. Make1 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and make 1 dc in each of the following 5 ch. Ch 2 and turn. (5 dc)
Rows 2-7: Make 1 dc in 1st st and each of the following 4 st. Ch 2 and turn. (5 dc)
Row 8: sc2tog , make 1 sc in each remaining st in row. Ch 1 and turn (4 sc)
Row 9:sc2tog , make 1 sc in each remaining st in row. Ch 1 and turn (3 sc)
Row 10: sc2tog , make 1 sc in each remaining st in row. Ch 1 and turn (2 sc)
Row 11:sc2tog, ch 1 and sc in each st around the ear. Join to ch 1 with a sl st, fasten off and weave in loose ends

Outer Ears- make 2 (in main color)
Row 1: Leave a long tail for sewing the ear onto the hat and Ch 7. Make1 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and make 1 dc in each of the following 5 ch. Ch 2 and turn. (5 dc)
Rows 2-7: Make 1 dc in 1st st and each of the following 4 st. Ch 2 and turn. (5 dc)
Row 8: sc2tog , make 1 sc in each remaining st in row. Ch 1 and turn (4 sc)
Row 9:sc2tog , make 1 sc in each remaining st in row. Ch 1 and turn (3 sc)
Row 10: sc2tog , make 1 sc in each remaining st in row. Ch 1 and turn (2 sc)
Row 11:sc2tog, ch 1 and sc in each st around the ear. Join to ch 1 with a sl st. Do not fasten off.

Now place the inner ear on top of the outer ear and make 1 round of sc around the perimeter of both ear pieces.

Mouth Circle Area (in accent color)
Infant & Toddler sizes
Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the mouth area onto the hat.

Using your black yarn, sew a nose and mouth onto the mouth circle area. I've found that the mouth and nose show up better if you use two strands of black yarn.

Mouth Circle Area (in accent color)
Child & Adult sizes
Ch 4, join to first st with sl st to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11 dc in the ring, join to first st with a sl st (11 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 in same st make 2 dc, make 2 dc in each remaining st in round, join to first st in round with a sl st (22 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 in same st make 1 hdc, make 2 hdc in next st and 1 hdc in the next st *repeat* join to first st in round with a sl st (33 hdc). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the mouth area onto the hat.

Using your black yarn, sew a nose and mouth onto the mouth circle area. I've found that the mouth and nose show up better if you use two strands of black yarn.

Finishing
Sew the eyes, ears, an mouth onto your hat

Hair (optional)
In your accent color cut about one hundred and thirty six, 6 inch strips of yarn. Fold yarn in half and attach 2-3 strands of yarn around each double crochet along the first three rounds of front side of the hat and the first two rounds of the back of the hat. You may need to add more yarn to the top of the hat so your llama does not have a bald spot. Once all of the yarn is attached, fray the yarn and give your llama a hair cut.

Braids (optional)
For each ear flap cut eight 32 inch long strips of yarn in the accent color and four 32 inch long strips of yarn in your main color. Fold yarn in half and attach to the bottom of the ear flap. You should now have a total of 24 strands of yarn. Divide the yarn into three sections (8 strands each). Braid the yarn to desired length, knot, and trim the ends.

* Please do not sell this pattern, publish it, or claim it to be your own pattern. Feel to do whatever you'd like with the items that you have made from this pattern. If you decide to sell a finished llama hat I'd appreciate it if you gave me credit for the design and included a link to my blog. Thanks!

28 comments:

Lee AnnNovember 24, 2014 at 11:27 AM
This llama hat is so adorable!! Thank you very much for posting! :)
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The Crafty FlutistNovember 28, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Thank you!
AnonymousNovember 26, 2015 at 7:27 PM
oh my goodness! would you ever sell one? i don't know how to sew and i've been looking for a llama beanie forever!
UnknownMay 31, 2016 at 1:52 AM
I just finished making this and it's so adorable!! Thank you so much for this pattern <3
UnknownAugust 21, 2016 at 5:53 PM
I'm working on this adorable project now but I'm having a bit of trouble following the pattern where it says to *repeat* I'm not 100% sure exactly what part to repeat as the * do not indicate.
Which could be why I'm having trouble with round 4 on the toddler hat, I'm supposed to end up with 44 stitches but I keep ending with 48, the math doesn't seem to work. I must be doing something wrong
jcookDecember 3, 2016 at 3:04 PM
How do you get your ears to stay standing? Not falling back!
UnknownDecember 13, 2016 at 7:51 PM
Such a cute pattern! My 5th grade granddaughter and her BFF have a "thing" for lama's I guess, my daughter asked me if I could make them a hat and lo and behold I found this free pattern! I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Chunky with a 5.5mm hook to make a quick basic beanie, then used your directions for the face and ears and hair. They are going to love them! Thanks a bunch for a terrific (and did I say FREE?!!) pattern.
UnknownOctober 20, 2017 at 4:39 PM
How well does this hat wash with the frayed yarn hair?
ElaineNovember 5, 2017 at 5:14 PM
Thank you for this adorable and easy to follow pattern! Can you please tell me what the process is to attach the hair?
YarncrazyMay 8, 2018 at 1:49 PM
What a great pattern I look forward to trying it - thank you.
UnknownSeptember 24, 2018 at 10:26 AM
Someone plz help with rnd 4. See above comment.
UnknownNovember 9, 2018 at 5:12 PM
How much yarn do you need for adult version?
MelissaOctober 30, 2019 at 6:10 AM
Thank you for creating this. I am wonder how you get the ears to stand up? I just finished the 3-6m size and the ears either flop forward or back, but I have tried adding extra stitching to the attachment to get them to stand up and cannot. Thank you!
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My daughter is so sad because one of her beloved alpacas passed away and I was so excited to find this pattern so I can make a hat for her. Thanks You so much!
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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Llama / Alpaca hat- Free Crochet Pattern

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