Alpaca
A fluffy alpaca with a rounded fleece, a topknot of fringe between its ears, and a shorter, softer neck than its llama cousin, an adorably cozy motif for nursery and gift projects. The fluffy crown is its signature. Open it in the editor to round out the fleece further, add a halter, or pair it with the llama, then export to PDF or print the chart to crochet from.
- Grid
- 21 × 25
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mesh count
- 525
- Category
- Animals
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Skill level: beginner
A great place to start filet crochet. The motif is forgiving, the blocks are easy to count, and the design still looks polished once it is blocked.
Yarn and hook
Work the alpaca in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.
Project ideas
The alpaca is a natural fit for a baby gift: try it on a pet-lover gift square, or a soft-toy-themed throw. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.
Who it's for
The alpaca is an easy win when you are making something for a child or marking a baby shower. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.
Size, printing, and scaling
Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 5.3-by-6.3-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 5.3 × 6.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 25 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.