Crochet Llama Glasses Holder

The Crochet Llama Glasses Holder is not just a practical accessory but also an adorable way to keep your glasses safe and easily within reach! This charming handmade creation is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your desk or nightstand. With its soft yarn texture and cute llama design, it's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for your glasses. Say goodbye to misplaced glasses and hello to a new cute and helpful companion for your eyewear!

Materials:

• Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn in white, brown and black
• Tapestry needle
• Safety Eyes

Final measurement:

Measures 6.5″ wide x 4″ long x 1.5″ depth.

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

BLO- back loop only

Body (with white yarn):

Chain 12

Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and next 9 chains. 5 hdc in end ch, hdc next 10 chains down the other side of the foundation ch, 5 hdc in last ch, sl st to join (30).

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc 10, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, sl to join (40).

Round 3: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, [2hdc in net st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, hdc 10, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, sl st to join (50).

Round 4: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc in the BLO in each st around. (50).

***You will now work in the round, place stitch marker here if you need to***

Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around, sl st to join (50).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2, with brown yarn):

ch 7

Round 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 4 chains, 5 hdc in end st, hdc next 5 sts (working your way down the other side of the foundation chain), sl st to join (15).

Round 2: Switch to white yarn, ch 1, sc in the BLO in each st around, sl st to join (15).

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

With tapestry needle, sew onto either side of the top of the holder.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Mouth (with brown yarn):

Make a magic circle and ch 2, dc 12 in the circle and pull to close.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Cut a long piece of black yarn and with your tapestry needle, sew the nose and mouth on as pictured.

Fasten off and weave in ends on the back of the mouth.

Sew onto the bottom middle of the holder.

Fasten off, weave in end.

Hair (with brown yarn):

Cut 9″ long pieces of yarn.

Insert your hk in each st along the top inbetween the ears.

Pull the middle of the strand through each st, yarn over and pull strands through.

Repeat with every st across.

Trim to 2.5″ or desired length.

Eyes:

Attach safety eyes to the middle of your holder.

Tip: Lay glasses down first to pick the placement of the eyes.