Are you looking for a toy to calm your babes and be safe for playtime? An Amigurumi Little Lion could be a great option. This lion pattern originates on the website called Len Lẻn Lèn Len and received already good responses from Amigurumi makers. The collection has included 15 designs in total.
Pattern by: @lenlenlenlenshop
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Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
hdc = half double crochet
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
FO = finish off
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet cute little lion amigurumi you need:
Yarn: Cotton Milk yarn (180m/100gr) with orange, yellow, black and bright brown color
Crochet hook: 2.5mm
Fiberfill for stuffing
Sewing needle, scissors and button
Little Lion amigurumi
Free crochet patterns
To make this lion amigurumi you will start crocheting from Leg. And from legs continue crochet body and head.
Leg (Make 2)
Leg 1
Start with yellow yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 | [9] |
R 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 | [12] |
R 4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 | [15] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut yarn and hide the tail.
Leg 2
Make the other leg, don’t cut the yarn. Join leg 1 with sl st.
R 5: 15 sc (leg 1), 15 sc (leg 2) [30]
Continue to crochet the body using the stitches of both legs.
Body
Start with yellow yarn
R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 | [36] |
R 7-12: 36 sc (6 rounds) | [36] |
R 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
R 14: 30 sc | [30] |
R 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
R 16: 24 sc | [24] |
R 17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 | [18] |
R 18-21: 18 sc (4 rounds) | [18] |
Sl st. Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Head
Start with yellow yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 | [24] |
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 | [36] |
R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 | [42] |
R 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 | [48] |
R 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 | [54] |
R 10: 54 sc | [54] |
R 11: (8 sc, inc) x 6 | [60] |
R 12-19: 60 sc (8 rounds) | [60] |
R 20: (8 sc, dec) x 6 | [54] |
R 21: 54 sc | [54] |
R 22: (7 sc, dec) x 6 | [48] |
R 23: (6 sc, dec) x 6 | [42] |
R 24: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
R 25: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
R 26: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
R 27: (2 sc, dec) x 6 | [18] |
Sl st. Stuff with fiberfill. Cut yarn and hide the tail.
Ear (make 2)
Start with orange yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds) | [12] |
Not to stuff with fiberfill. You fold the top of the ear flat and crochet sc through both sides across. (6 sc)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arm (make 2)
Start with yellow yarn
R 1: mr with 6 st | [6] |
R 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 | [9] |
Change to orange yarn | |
R 3-7: 9 sc (5 rounds) | [9] |
Fasten off, stuff 1/2 the length of the arms.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Start with yellow yarn 5 ch. At the end of the chain, attach a pom of orange yarn.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Lion’s mane
Use orange yarn, and make a circle of 44 sc around the head of the lion.
(skip 1 sts, 6 dc into 1 sts, skip 1 sts, 1 sc) x 11 (or follow the instruction in the photo below)
Scarf
Start with green yarn
Make 49 chains. From the 4th chain from the hook, you crochet 39 dc.
Cut the yarn
Assembly:
– Sew the ears into the head.
– Sew the head and arms into the body.
– Embroid the mouth and eyebrow of the lion.
– Use the crayon, blusher, or embroid pink yarn to make the pinky cheek.
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