About This Wall hanging decor 'Lama' Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet a 46x53-row tapestry canvas with a cuddly llama motif and attach small amigurumi details for dimension. You will make the canvas using two strands of cotton for a sturdy background and add a boucle texture for the llama body. The finished piece includes ears, a muzzle, tassel decor and pom-poms for a playful, boho look.
Includes step-by-step instructions for the canvas, ear and muzzle pieces, cheek appliques and assembly. Photos and a full canvas chart are provided to guide your color changes and placement.
Why You'll Love This Wall hanging decor 'Lama' Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines tapestry crochet and small amigurumi elements for a unique textured wall hanging that feels handmade and modern. I enjoy how the boucle yarn gives the llama a fluffy, tactile body while the clean background keeps the design contemporary. Creating the tassel garland and large pom-poms is one of my favorite finishing touches — it really brings the piece to life. I also appreciate that the canvas chart gives you full control over color placement, so you can customize the llama to suit your space.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize this design — you can change the background and llama colors to fit any room or season.
Try pastel shades for a nursery or bold, contrasting colors for a striking living room piece.
To make a smaller or larger hanging, adjust the yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunkier result, while fine yarn gives a delicate mini version.
I often swap the boucle yarn for a faux fur or another textured yarn to create different fur effects on the llama body.
Try replacing the tassel garland with small crocheted flowers or tiny hearts for a different theme and personality.
I sometimes add metallic or variegated yarn for a few tassels to give a bit of sparkle and visual interest.
If you want a child-safe version, embroider the eyes and secure all decorations very tightly, avoiding beads and small parts.
Consider making a set of smaller canvases in the same style to create a gallery wall — mix animal motifs for a whimsical display.
Make the pom-poms in contrasting colors or ombre shades to draw attention to the bottom edge and match your room accents.
I recommend experimenting with different stick materials (driftwood, painted dowel, or a copper rod) to change the overall look — each gives a very different finish.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the two turning chains at the beginning of each row will shift your stitch count and misalign the canvas pattern; always start rows with 2 turning chains and count them as the first sc.
✗ Not using two strands for the mint background when recommended can make the canvas too loose and change final size; use two strands of Alize Cotton Gold for an even dense canvas.
✗ Changing color by stretching yarn across the wrong side without securing ends can create long floats that catch later; take separate skeins for color blocks and weave in ends at the wrong side as you go.
✗ Stuffing the muzzle too firmly before sewing can distort its shape on the canvas; add only a small amount of fiberfill to make the muzzle slightly protruding and adjust while sewing.
✗ Placing safety eyes without confirming row placement may result in uneven spacing; always count down from the top of the head and secure eyes between the specified rows before final closing.
✗ Failing to leave long tails when fastening off reduces ease of sewing and attaching decorations; leave tails for sewing the muzzle, ears, cheeks and for attaching the canvas to the wooden stick.
