This is a crochet pattern for creating solid-colour coated alpacas, with additional instructions on how to add huacaya and suri fleeces.

It is a written pattern with two PDFs, one for left-handed and one for right-handed crocheters; the difference is that the follow-along photos have been mirrored. I have written it in English using US notation, but all the stitches are either standard (so it’s easy to use a conversion chart) or fully described. The pattern does not require advanced stitches, but does have some complex/fiddly areas, hence the ‘intermediate’ difficulty. Where possible I try to include photos and descriptions to help guide you through, but please get in touch if necessary.

These are designed with little to no sewing required, for all amigurumi creators, like me, who hate the step of attaching body parts at the end. Everything is created in one piece, leaving just ends to weave in once you’re done.

The alpacas in the photos are all ~6inches tall, and were made with a 2mm hook and DK yarn, although you could make them any size you want by choosing an appropriate hook and yarn size! If you want to add the suri fleece, you will need a thinner yarn/thread in a matching colour to your main yarn. I prefer to use 5mm plastic safety eyes in black, but you can use beads or little knots/felted balls of yarn as well.

It is fine to sell any alpacas you make using this pattern, offline or online, but not the pattern itself or anything based on it.