Mary the Alpaca by Maria Nikulina

Mary the Alpaca

Knitting
May 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
18 cm / 7 in
English Russian
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This knitting pattern includes instructions for making a llama approximately 18–20 cm (7–7.8 inches) tall.

The llama is knitted in the round as one piece. The legs are knitted directly from the body. Only the muzzle and ears are sewn on.

Language: English and Russian.

Finished size: approx. 18–20 cm / 7–7.8 in.
Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and knitting tension.

Yarn:
• Wool or wool blend yarn, approximately 250 m / 100 g
• Alize Naturale Boucle (100 g / 200 m)
• Alize Naturale (230 m / 100 g) for the face, ears, and legs

You may substitute with yarn of similar weight. Adjust needle size according to your tension.

Needles / Hook:
• 2.5 mm double-pointed knitting needles

Additional materials:
• 4 mm beads or eyes
• Floss or other fine yarn for muzzle decoration

Skill level:
Basic knitting skills are required, including:
• knit and purl stitches
• kfb
• k2tog
• skpo
• short rows

Pattern author: Maria Nikulina