Christmas Llama Embroidery Design, Instant Download

Worked on this llama for a while to get the sweater pattern right. The body is that classic off-white fluffy llama shape, slightly chunky proportions with a big poofy neck. It wears a red base sweater with a horizontal green stripe across the chest and white zigzag trim at the neck and each leg cuff. Two small pearl earring dangles hang from each ear, which is a funny detail people keep messaging me about.

The string lights arch behind the whole animal, starting at the bottom left, sweeping up and over and coming back down on the right. Bulbs along the strand are a mix of red, yellow, green, blue and purple, all solid satin fills on a thick black cable. Its not subtle and thats entirely the point. The llama looks like it organised the decorating itself and is very pleased about it.

Eight colours total, which keeps the thread changes manageable for how much personality this thing has. Density is a moderate 630 stitches per square inch, topping out at 26,806 stitches on the 5.67 by 7.5 inch version. The fluffy neck and face use a short directional satin to mimick that soft woolly texture without going too dense. Run mid cutaway under on most fabrics and bump to heavy cutaway on stretch bases. Dont skip the test sew-out if youre using an unfamiliar fleece.

Smallest size is 2.65 by 3.5 inches, compact enough for a pocket or badge. The large at 5.67 wide gives you a proper piece for a tote or cushion. Pop it on cotton canvas, sweatshirt fleece, felt or quilting cotton. Light or mid-tone backgrounds suit this one best, the multicolour lights need a pale ground to pop properly. Skip dark navy or charcoal, the purple and blue bulbs disappear.

I stitched a test run on a cream crewneck last November and the llama got more compliments than the jumper itself. Worth doing a couple of size tests before committing to your main fabric.