Crochet Long-Necked Alpaca Bag Charm

Create your very own adorable bag charm featuring a long-necked alpaca with the art of crochet. This charming accessory will add a touch of whimsy to your bag or keys, making it stand out from the crowd. Using soft yarn in various colors, you can customize your alpaca to match your personal style or create a unique gift for a friend. The long neck of the alpaca adds a fun and quirky element to the charm, making it a conversation starter wherever you go. The charm can be easily attached to your bag or keys using a keyring or clip, allowing you to take your alpaca friend with you wherever you go. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a fun and rewarding way to create a one-of-a-kind accessory that is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it. Let your creativity shine as you crochet your very own long-necked alpaca bag charm! 

Materials:

• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m)
• Some plush yarn in white color for a forelock
• Hook size: 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm for plush yarn
• Black half beads for eyes
• Fabric glue
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…)*6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
F.o. = finish off

Free amigurumi long-necked alpaca pattern

Legs, body, neck and head (one piece)

Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (2 sc, inc)*2 (8)
R 3-6: 8 sc

Sl st on the first leg. F.o.
5 ch on the second leg, join with the first leg and continue crocheting in the round:

Body
R 7: 8 sc on the first leg, 5 sc in 5 ch, 8 sc on the second leg, 5 sc in 5 ch (26)
R 8-13: 26 sc (6 rows)
R 9: 3 sc, sl st on the both sides of the body, crochet the tail: 4 ch, from the second ch from hook: 3 sc, continue crocheting on the both sides of the body, closing the hole: 7 sc
Stuff the body.

Continue crocheting the neck:
Neck
Don’t stuff the neck.
R 1-35: 9 sc (35 rows)
Head
R 36: (inc)*9 (18)
R 37: (1 sc, inc)*9 (27)
R 38-39: 27 sc (2 rows)
R 40: (1 sc, dec)*9 (18)
R 41-42: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 43: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
R 44: (dec)*6 (6)

F.o.

Muzzle
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3-4: 12 sc (2 rows)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2)
R 1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R 2: 3 sc, inc (5)
R 3-5: 5 sc (3 rows)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Forelock
With plush yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Blanket
Change the color in every row.
Make 6 ch.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in one st, turn: 4 sc (on the other side) (11)
R 2: 3 sc in one st, 5 sc, 3 sc in one st, 5 sc
R 3: 3 sc in one st, 7 sc, 3 sc in one st, 7 sc
R 4: 3 sc in one st, 9 sc, 3 sc in one st, 9 sc, sl st
F.o.

Scarf
Make 33 ch.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 31 sc, sl st
F.o.

Assembly
Sew the muzzle to the head, put some stuffing inside the muzzle before you finish. Embroider a nose using a black yarn.
Sew the forelock and ears on the head.
Glue the eyes on the head. Glue the blanket on the back.