Crochet Llama Graphgan

I’m going to be an auntie again! This time to a baby girl (my first niece!)  My sister-in-law said llamas are the theme so I’m working on a single crochet graphgan with a sweet llama design and pretty pink yarn. My baby niece is going to be spoiled with lots of crochet gifts. This is the just the start! 

UPDATE: This past weekend we had a wonderful baby shower for my SIL and she loved the llama blanket!

What is a graphgan? A graphgan is a crochet afghan that made by following a design laid out in a graph. Each square represents a stitch or block and the pattern is worked back and forth form one side the graph to the other.

I’m not finished with the blanket but I wanted to post the pixel graph in case any of you were interested in this graphgan design.

>>> Llama Graphgan Pixel Graph <<<

Because pixel graph is a bit detailed, I found it easier to follow the color block pattern. I am including both the color block and the written pattern below.

Start with a chain of 118 in the darker pink and then in the second chain from hook, follow the color block or written pattern.

>>> Llama Graphgan Color Block Pattern PDF <<<
>>> Llama Graphgan Written Pattern PDF <<<

The two main colors I’m using are Caron One Pound in Rose and Soft Pink. You will only need one ball of each and you can feel free to use any of the colors from this line of yarn!
>>> Shop Caron One Pound Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com <<<

Additionally, I am using Red Heart Super Saver (because that is what I had on hand) in White, Aran (snout and inner ear), Buff (nose), and Black (eyes). But if you are shopping Caron One Pound, I have the suggested colors in the graph.

I did not carry my yarn as I go except when working on the hearts. I rolled up several big balls of each color and attached the strands when needed to color change.

The finished size is approximately 35 x 38 using single crochet stitches. I think this would be absolutely stunning using corner-to-corner crochet. And much bigger!

I added hearts to the corners! These are two crocheted hearts stitch together and then sewn onto the corners.

Heart Pattern:
Magic Ring, in the magic ring, chain 3 + 4 DC + 2 Triple Crochets + chain 4 and slip stitch back down to magic ring circle, chain 4 again + 2 Triple Crochets + 4 DC and join to the top of the starting chain 3. Pull magic ring tight.

Place two hearts back to back and stitch together using your tapestry needle and yarn tail. Work in the back loops.

Then stitch the heart onto the 4 corners of the blanket!

If you are looking for Crochet Llama projects, you have come to the right place! I have several free llama patterns here on the blog.

My nephew is going to be such a great big brother to his little sister. He also had a llama theme and I made him this wall hanging when he was a newborn. It was based off my Llama Love Pillow!

>>> Llama Love Pillow and Wall Hanging <<<

The crochet llama hat is a fan favorite and it’s extra soft using Pipsqueak yarn!
>>> Crochet Llama Hat <<<

These llama apliques were stitched together to make a big blanket last year. Another great gift!
>>> Red Heart Llama Applique & Blanket <<<

I plan on making my baby niece the Llama-No-Drama from Yarnspirations.com
>>> Llama No Drama Pattern <<<

Do you have a favorite llama design or have a request for a crochet llama project? Let me know!

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