Let’s get crafty with my Crochet Llama Hat Pattern! This adorable hat is perfect for anyone who loves llamas and wants to add a little whimsy to their wardrobe. The pattern is easy to follow, and with the included video tutorial, you’ll have no trouble creating this fun, furry friend.
Whether you’re making it for a little one or as a fun accessory for yourself, this llama hat is sure to become a favorite. Let’s get started and crochet a hat that’s as quirky and charming as the llamas we love! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Llamas have become wildly popular, and it’s no wonder! With their expressive faces, gentle nature, and quirky personalities, llamas are adored by people of all ages. They’ve become a symbol of fun and adventure, popping up in everything from home decor to fashion.
This Crochet Llama Hat Pattern captures the playful spirit of these beloved animals, making it a fun project for anyone who loves llamas. Whether you’re crafting for a llama enthusiast or simply want to embrace the trend, this hat is sure to bring smiles.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet hook sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm (hat) or size needed for gauge
H-8 5 mm (ears & snout) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in tan, brown, and black.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
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Crochet Llama Hat Pattern Information
Looking for a unique handmade gift or something fun to sell at craft fairs? The Crochet Llama Hat is a perfect choice! Its whimsical design and playful look make it a hit with kids and adults alike.
Whether you’re gifting it for a birthday, a holiday, or just because, this llama hat is sure to be appreciated. And if you’re selling at craft fairs, this llama hat is bound to stand out and attract customers looking for something cute and handmade. It’s a fun and easy way to spread some llama love!
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Size Chart
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| 0-3 Months | 4.5 inches | 13-14 inches | 5 inches |
| 3-6 Months | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 6-12 Months | 5.5 inches | 16-17 inches | 6.25 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sc = single crochet stitch
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Pattern Notes
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Llama Hat Pattern Instructions
0-3 Month Baby Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 7– 13: Repeat round 6 (48 stitches)
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps.
3-6 Month Baby Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Rnds 8– 15: Repeat round 7 (52 stitches)
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps.
6-12 Month Baby Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 9– 16: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps.
Toddler Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 10– 18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps.
Child Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 11– 19: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps.
Adult Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Rnds 12– 21: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)
Do not finish off. Begin pattern for ear flaps.
Earflaps for the Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart below for placement of the second earflap.
Repeat the instructions for the second earflap. Then single crochet around the entire hat and both earflaps.
| Size | Front of Hat | Back of Hat |
| 0-3 Months | leave 16 stitches in front | leave 12 stitches in back |
| 3-6 Months | leave 16 stitches in front | leave 12 stitches in back |
| 6-12 Months | leave 18 stitches in front | leave 14 stitches in back |
| Toddler | leave 18 stitches in front | leave 14 stitches in back |
| Child | leave 20 stitches in front | leave 16 stitches in back |
| Adult | leave 22 stitches in front | leave 18 stitches in back |
0-3 Months Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 10 sts, turn (10 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
3-6 and 6-12 Months Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Toddler, Child, & Adult Earflaps
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1,sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Braids for the Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Cut twelve 30” strands of yarn for each braid.
- Fold the strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap.
- Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.
- Divide into three sections and braid.
Snout for the Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rnd 1: Magic circle, dc 9, join (9 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (18 stitches)
Stop here for 0-3- 6-12 Months Sizes
Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Fasten off and sew the snout to the hat. Use black yarn to stitch a nose and smile on the snout.
Ears for the Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Rows 1-6 are the same for all sizes.
Use a stitch marker to mark the side where you are increasing—this will be the outer side of the ear.
Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in last 2 chs, turn (3 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (3 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 5: ch 1, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 6: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
0-3 and 3-6 Months Size Ears Pattern
Row 7: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc, turn (5 stitches)
Row 8: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 9: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc, turn (5 stitches)
Row 10: ch 1, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 11: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 14: ch 1, sc in each st and continue to sc around entire ear. If this is the second ear, sc in the opposite direction.
6-12 Months and Toddler Size Ear Pattern
Row 7: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 8: ch 1, sc inc, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (5 stitches)
Row 9: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 10: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 11: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, 2 sc, turn (5 stitches)
Row 12: ch 1, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Rows 13– 15: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 16: ch 1, sc in each st and continue to sc around entire ear. If this is the second ear, sc in the opposite direction.
Child and Adult Size Ear Pattern
Row 7: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 8: ch 1, 2 sc, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 11: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc, turn (6 stitches)
Row 12: ch 1, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (5 stitches)
Rows 13– 17: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (5 stitches)
Row 18: ch 1, sc in each st and continue to sc around entire ear. If this is the second ear, sc in the opposite direction.
Sew the ears to the hat.
Mane for the Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
- Cut 12″ strands of brown yarn.
- Tie the strands of yarn around the stitches on the top of the hat between the ears.
- Trim the yarn to the desired length.
Finishing the Crochet Llama Hat Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends.
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