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Finished Llama made with DK yarn and 4.00mm hook will stand at 28cm\/11\" tall.  For an extra funny Llama try adding accessories like hats or scarves - I added a simple knitted rib pattern scarf for the pictures but a bit of felt fabric or cut out top of a wooly sock used as a cowl will work great too, llamas with haircuts do look rather cold! (Do let me know if you'd like the scarf instructions, I will message them over) This pattern is written in US crochet terms. 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Plus I just love names of the colours: I used Vanilla, Piglet, Cuddle, Pebble and Gooseberry - simply adorable!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is written in UK crochet terms, with full charts using international crochet symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56732392522106,"sku":"UPID10764","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/62a8836be54f2d22b34763212b4b1c3eecfce7e3_UPID10764_172838022351692.jpg?v=1775726385"},{"product_id":"dreamy-giraffes-amigurumi-pattern-crochet-pattern-by-irene-strange","title":"Dreamy Giraffes - Amigurumi Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender and graceful, a lovely giraffe for the sunny days!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern uses tables for all parts, with added diagrams and pictures to help along the way. 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