ALPACA TOY
Bouncing bouclé curls are the secret to this super-cuddly alpaca. Designed by Lisa Sturmey
YOU WILL NEED
■ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 1 ball of each:
White (001)
Natural (046)
A small amount of each: Baby Green (002)
Baby Pink (004)
Baby Lilac (3208)
■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
■ Stitch markers
■ Black stranded cotton
■ 2 safety eyes, 12mm
■ Toy stuffing
For stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Alpaca measures approx 35cm (13 in) tall
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92
If at first glance you mistook this season’s trending animal, the alpaca, as last year’s trending animal, the llama, you must be feeling some kind of silly right now. Just look at her straight ears and slightly more stunted face! This oversized amigurumi toy makes for a perfect present for a young one.
NOTES
Pattern is worked using the amigurumi method, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a ss. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work. The Alpaca’s fleece is worked with ch-6 loops; see Fleece Stitch Pattern for full instructions.
ALPACA
FLEECE STITCH PATTERN
Throughout pattern you will be asked to work in the Fleece Stitch as follows:
Round 1 (Working in fl only), dc in next st, (ch6, dc in next st) rep to end.
Round 2 (Working in unused bl from 2 rows below), dc in each st around.
Round 3 Dc in each st around.
BODY
Using White, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 3 (Working in unused bl from Round 1), 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 5 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 6 (Working in unused bl from Round 4), (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc]
Round 7 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 8 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 9 (Working in unused bl from Round 7), (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [36 dc]
Round 10 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [42 dc]
Rounds 11-38 As Rounds 1-3 of Fleece Stitch, ending on a Round 1 repeat.
Round 39 (Working in unused bl from Round 37), (dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 dc]
Round 40 (Dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 41 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 42 (Working in unused bl from Round 40), (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 dc] Stuff as you work.
Round 43 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 44 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 45 (Working in unused bl from Round 43), (dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 dc]
Round 46 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 dc]
Fasten off.
Thread tail through fl of each st of final round, pull tight to close hole and weave in ends.
NECK
Using White, ch37, ss to first ch to form a loop.
Round 1 Dc into each ch around. [36 dc]
Rounds 2-7 As Rounds 1-3 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 8 (Working in unused bl from Round 6), (dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 9 Dc in each st around.
Rounds 10-13 As Round 1-3 of Fleece Stitch, ending on a Round 1 repeat.
Round 14 (Working in unused bl from Round 12) (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 dc]
Round 15 Dc in each st around.
Rounds 16-24 As Rounds 1-3 of Fleece Stitch.
Fasten off.
Sew Round 1 of Neck to the Body. You can use the images for guidance.
HEAD
Using Natural, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Rounds 4-6 Dc in each st around.
Round 7 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc]
Rounds 8-9 Dc in each st around.
Round 10 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 11 Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next 18 sts, dc in next 6 sts. [48 dc]
Round 12 Dc in each st around.
Round 13 Dc in next 18 sts, mark last st, dc in next 12 sts, mark last st, dc in remaining 18 sts.
Rounds 14-17 Dc in each st around. Insert safety eyes into marked sts. Change to White.
Rounds 18-21 As Round 1-3 of Fleece Stitch, ending on a Round 1 repeat.
Round 22 (Working in unused bl from Round 20), (dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 dc]
Round 23 Dc in each st around.
Round 24 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 25 (Working in unused bl of Round 23), (dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 dc]
Round 26 Dc in each st around.
Round 27 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch. Stuff as you work.
Round 28 (Working in unused bl from Round 26), (dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 29 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 dc]
Fasten off.
Thread tail through fl of each st of final round, pull tight to close hole and weave in ends.
MAKE EYES AND NOSE
To form the indents around the eye, thread Natural onto a needle. Pass needle through from th back of the Head to just above one eye, make a small horizontal st, pass needle through to just above second eye and work another small horizontal st. Pass needle to just below the first eye and make a small horizontal st, pass the needle to just below the second eye and make a small horizontal st. Pull tight until the eyes sink in slightly. You can use the image as a guide.
Use black stranded cotton to add the nose and eyelash detail.
TOP KNOT
Using White, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 3 (Working in unused bl from Round 1), (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. [8 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. [10 dc]
Round 5 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 6 (Working in unused bl from Round 4), (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) twice. [12 dc]
Round 7 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Sew the Top Knot to the Head just in front of the hairline, between the eyes.
Sew the Head to the top of the Neck, remembering to stuff the Neck before you join.
EARS MAKE 2
Using Natural, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [9 dc]
Round 3 Dc in each st around.
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 3 times. [12 dc]
Rounds 5-12 Dc in each st around.
Round 13 (Dc in next st, dc2tog) 4 times. [8 dc]
Fasten off.
Sew opening closed without stuffing and sew to the Head using the images as a guide.
HOOVES AND LEGS MAKE 4
Using Natural, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-3 As Rounds 1-3 of Head. [18 dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc]
Rounds 5-6 Dc in each st around.
Round 7 Dc in next 5 sts, (dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts) 3 times, dc2tog, dc in rem 5 sts. [20 dc] Change to White.
Round 8 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 9 (Working in unused bl from Round 7), dc in next 5 sts, (dc2tog, dc in next st) 4 times, dc in rem 3 sts. [16 dc]
Round 10 (Dc2tog), dc in rem 14 sts. [15 dc]
Rounds 11-14 As Round 1-3 of Fleece Stitch, ending on a Round 1 repeat.
Round 15 (Working in unused bl from Round 13), (dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 3 times. [12 dc]
Round 16 Dc in each st around.
Rounds 17-20 As Round 1-3 of Fleece Stitch, ending on a Round 1 repeat.
Stuff as you work.
Round 21 (Working in unused bl of Round 19), dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog, dc in rem 5 sts. [11 dc]
Round 22 Dc in each st around.
Rounds 23-28 As Rounds 1-3 of Fleece Stitch.
Fasten off.
Sew Round 28 to the Body using the image as a guide.
TAIL
Using White, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-3 As Rounds 1-3 of Body. [12 dc]
Round 4 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 5 (Working in unused bl from Round 3), (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Rounds 6-7 As Rounds 1-2 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 8 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 9 (Working in unused bl from Round 7), (dc in next st, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 dc]
Round 10 As Round 1 of Fleece Stitch.
Round 11 (Working in unused bl from Round 9), (dc2tog) 6 times.
Rounds 12-17 Dc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Lightly stuff the end of the Tail and sew to the Body.
HARNESS
Harness is made in two pieces, which are then joined to the Head.
Using Baby Lilac, ch25.
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across. [24 dc]
Fasten off.
Wrap around the Muzzle, over Round 11 of the Head, then sew in place using Baby Green around the posts of each dc st.
Using Baby Lilac, ch41 and repeat Row 1 of Harness. Wrap around the back of the Head so each end meets the first Harness. Sew into position using Baby Green.
SADDLE
Using Baby Lilac, ch29.
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [28 dc]
Row 2 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn. Change to Baby Green.
Rows 3-4 As Row 2.
Change to Baby Pink.
Rows 5-6 As Row 2.
Change to baby Lilac.
Rows 7-8 As Row 2.
Rows 9-14 As Rows 3-8.
Ch30 (first strap made) and fasten off.
Join Baby Lilac into each corner of the Saddle, ch30 and fasten off.
Using the straps, secure the Saddle around the Body.