Lion Hat and Bottom Set for Babies Knitting and Crochet Pattern

Create an adorable lion-themed outfit for your little one with this fun and easy pattern set. Perfect for keeping baby warm and cute!

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in gold, brown, and white.
• Knitting Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) straight needles.
• Crochet Hook: US H/8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm).
• Scissors and tapestry needle.

Lion Hat:

Instructions:

1. Using gold yarn, cast on 70 stitches.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
3. Switch to brown yarn and knit in garter stitch for 2 inches.
4. Shape ear flaps: Work on 35 stitches, knit 12 rows, then bind off.
5. Repeat for second ear flap.
6. Sew up the back seam.
7. Crochet a lion's mane using a mix of gold, brown, and white yarn around the face opening.
8. Weave in ends and attach a pom-pom for the lion's nose.

Lion Bottom:

Instructions:

1. With brown yarn, chain 50 stitches.
2. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
3. Continue in rounds until the piece measures 6 inches.
4. Switch to gold yarn and crochet a lion's tail at the back.
5. Finish off and weave in ends.