Amigurumi Lion Crochet Pattern
Create your own adorable amigurumi lion with this fun and detailed crochet pattern. This pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels and makes a great gift or decoration. Let's get started!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in brown, beige, and yellow
- Hook: US G/6 (4.00mm) or UK 8, Metric 4.00mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
Pattern:
Head:
- Using brown yarn, create a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6)
- Inc in each st around. (12)
- (Sc 1, inc) 6 times. (18)
- (Sc 2, inc) 6 times. (24)
- (Sc 3, inc) 6 times. (30)
- (Sc 4, inc) 6 times. (36)
- (Sc 5, inc) 6 times. (42)
- (Sc 6, inc) 6 times. (48)
- Continue to sc around for 7 rounds.
- (Sc 6, dec) 6 times. (42)
- (Sc 5, dec) 6 times. (36)
- (Sc 4, dec) 6 times. (30)
- Stuff the head.
- (Sc 3, dec) 6 times. (24)
- (Sc 2, dec) 6 times. (18)
- (Sc 1, dec) 6 times. (12)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Continue with beige yarn for the lion's mane.
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