Louie the Llama

Introducing...

Louie the Llama!

Now available on Ravelry & Etsy!

Louie the Llama is soft & squishy and just the right size for cuddling! Made from Blanket Yarn with an 8mm hook this llama works up quickly!

Special Feature: 

Attach as you go, no-sew limbs! Make the limbs first & attach them to the body as you go so you don’t have to sew them on after! (The ears, tail & snout do require sewing)

Finished size: approximately 17 inches tall including ears!

Materials Needed:

• Hook size 8mm (L): if your stuffing shows through, consider going down a hook size!
• 115 yards Super Bulky Blanket Yarn (see below for color breakdown!)
• Stuffing
• 12mm safety eyes: for ages 3 & up
• Yarn needle
• Worsted Weight yarn for mouth, nose & hair
• stitch marker

Yarns & Yardage:
Blanket (super bulky) yarn in 3 colors (about 115 yards total):

• Main Color (about 65 yards)
• Feet Color (about 10 yards)
• Sweater Color (about 40 yards)
• Worsted weight yarn for the hair, nose & mouth (about 5 yards)

Example is shown in Stitch Studio Chateau in the following colors:

• Main - Pebbles
• Feet - Powder Puff
• Sweater - Pine Forest 

Plus: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe for the Hair

Check out my YouTube channel for a video tutorial on Attaching Limbs as you go!

Please note: Safety eyes/noses are recommended for ages 3 & up. If you are making a toy for a younger child consider embroidering facial features instead!