Welcome to the enchanting world of amigurumi free pattern crafts! If you’re a fan of cute and cuddly crochet creations, you’re in for a treat. Our free pattern for the Velvet Cute Lion Amigurumi is here to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.
Amigurumi is the art of creating small, stuffed yarn creatures, and this Velvet Cute Amigurumi Lion is no exception. With its soft, velvety texture and charming design, it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
With our easy-to-follow pattern, you’ll be able to craft your very own Velvet Cute Lion in no time. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a heartfelt gift for a loved one, this amigurumi lion is sure to become a treasured companion.
So, grab your crochet hook, your favorite yarn, and let’s get started on this delightful amigurumi adventure. Follow along with our step-by-step instructions, and soon, you’ll have a snuggly lion friend to call your own. Get ready to create something truly special!
MATERIALS & TOOLS
– plush yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Yarnart Dolce etc.) lskein main color, just a little additional color (for muzzle and paw pads)
– amigurumi eyes
– amigurumi nose
– fiber fill
– crochet hook size 3.5
– plastic needle for plush yarn, long needle for sculpting
– scissors
– strong thread for sculpting
ABBREVIATIONS
mr- magic ring
sc-single crochet stitch
inc-increase
dec-decrease
F/o-fasten off
blo-back loops only
stuff the details in the process.
Do not stuff the tail and ears.
BODY+HEAD
Use main color
1: 6sc into a mr-6
2: 6inc-12
3: 12inc-24
4:(3sc, inc)*6-30
5:(4sc, inc)*6-36
6:(5sc, inc)*6-42
7:(6sc, inc)*6-48
8-12: (5 rounds): sc in each st around-48
13: (6sc, dec)*6 -42
14: sc in each st around- 42
15: (5sc, dec)*6-36
16: sc in each st around-36
17: (4sc, dec)*6-30
18: sc in each st around-30
19: (3sc, dec)*6-24
20: sc in each st around-24
21: (2sc, dec)*6-18
22: sc in each st around-18
Start crocheting the HEAD
23: 18inc-36
24: (5sc, inc)*6-42
25-26 (2 rounds): sc in each st around-42
27: (6sc, inc)*6-48
28-30: sc in each st around-48
31: (6sc, dec)*6-42
32:(5sc, dec)*6-36
33: (4sc, dec)*6-30
34: (3sc, dec)*6-24
35:(2sc, dec)*6-18
36: (sc, dec)*6-12
37: 6dec-6
ARMS (make two)
1: 6sc into a mr-6
2: 6inc-12
3: (sc, inc)*6-18
4: sc in each st around-18
5:(sc, dec)*6-12
6-10 (5 rounds): sc in each st around-12
7: (2sc, dec)*3-9
Fold and crochet the two edges together. F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing
LEGS (make two)
1: 6ch, start crocheting from the second ch from the hook: 4sc, 3sc in one stitch,turn and continue working on the other side of the chain:3sc, inc-12
2: inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, 2inc-18
3: sc, inc, 3sc, (sc, inc)*3, 3sc, (sc, inc)*2-24
4: 24 blo-24
5: sc in each st around-24
6: 6sc, 6dec, 6sc-18
7: 5sc, 4dec, 5sc-14
8: 5sc, 2dec, 5sc-12
9: sc in each st around- 12
10: (2sc, dec)*3-9
11-17 (7 rounds): sc in each st around-9
Fold and crochet the two edges together. F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing.
PAW PADS
Small ones (make 6)
1: 6sc into a mr-6
F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing.
Big ones (make two):
1: 6sc into a mr-6
2: 6inc-12
F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing
MUZZLE
1: 6ch, start crocheting from the second ch from the hook: 4sc, 3sc in one stitch,turn and continue working on the other side of the chain:3sc, inc-12
2: inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, 2inc-18
3: sc, inc, 3sc, (sc, inc)*3, 3sc, (sc, inc)*2-24
4: 2sc, inc, 3sc, (2sc, inc)*3, 3sc,(2sc, inc)*2-30
F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing.
Install the nose in the middle of the upper part. Sew the muzzle to the head. Stuff a bit before sewing.
EARS
1: 6sc into a mr-6
2: 6inc-12
3: (sc, inc)*6-18
4: (5sc, inc) *3-21
Fold and crochet the two edges together. F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing.
TAIL
Start crocheting from additional color. Use LOOP STITCHES.
1: 6sc into a mr-6
2: sc in each st around- 6
Change color, use simple stitches.
3-8 (6 rounds): sc in each st around- 6
Fold and crochet the two edges together. F/o and cut the thread leaving a tail for sewing
MANE
I made the mane by crocheting sl st all around the head leaving a loop every time I made a stitch (Use additional color)
You may crochet the main using LOOP STITCHES. Just crochet a detail from additional color a little bigger than the head using loop stitches (start from 6sc into a mr and make 6inc every new round till required size). After the mane is ready sew it to the head.
ASSEMBLY & DECORATION
Sew the pads to the feet. Sew the arms and legs to the body. Sew the ears to the head.
Sculpt the muzzle to make it look better. Attach the eyes and sew them to the head. Embroider brows and a line deviding the muzzle.
Weave in all the yarn tails.
