If you’re looking for a delightful project to dive into the world of amigurumi, you’re in the right place! With the Sleeping Buddy Amigurumi Lion pattern, you can create an adorable and cuddly sleep companion. This free and detailed guide offers step-by-step instructions, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced amigurumi enthusiasts. A great project for both children and adults to enjoy!
Abbreviations
Mr : Magic Ring
Ch -Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
MATERIALS
Yellow: Alize Cotton Gold color 216
Orange: Alize Cotton Gold color 83
Mustard Yellow: Alize Cotton Gold color 02
Brown: Alize Cotton Gold 493
Hook: 2.5mm
Stuffing – Sewing needle – Eyes: 14 mm
PATTERN
Amigurumi Lion Head
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3: (1 sc, 1 inc) – 18 sc
4: (2 sc, 1 inc) = 24 sc
5: (3 sc, 1 inc) = 30 sc
6: (4 sc, 1 inc) = 36 sc
7: (5 sc, 1 inc) = 42 sc
8: (6 sc, 1 inc) = 48 sc
9: (7 sc, 1 inc) = 54 sc
10: (8 sc, 1 inc) = 60 sc
11: (9 sc, 1 inc) = 66 sc
12: (10 sc, 1 inc) = 72 sc
13: (11 sc, 1 inc) = 78 sc
14: (12 sc, 1 inc) = 84 sc
15: (13 sc, 1 inc) = 90 sc
16: (14 sc, 1 inc) = 96 sc
17: (15 sc, 1 inc) = 102 sc
18-33: 102 sc (16 rounds)
34: (15 sc, 1 dec) = 96 sc
35: (14 sc, 1 dec) = 90 sc
36: (13 sc, 1 dec) = 84 sc
37: (12 sc, 1 dec) = 78 sc
38: (11 sc, 1 dec) = 72 sc
39: (10 sc, 1 dec) = 66 sc
40: (9 sc, 1 dec) = 60 sc
41: (8 sc, 1 dec) = 54 sc
42: (7 sc, 1 dec) = 48 sc
43: (6 sc, 1 dec) = 42 sc
44: (5 sc, 1 dec) = 36 sc
45: (4 sc, 1 dec) = 30 sc
46: (3 sc, 1 dec) = 24 sc
47: (2 sc, 1 dec) = 18 sc
(Eyes are attached between rounds 24-25 with a gap of 14 stitches between them)
Amigurumi Lion Body
(Continue without cutting the yarn, connecting the head and body)
1-3: 18 sc (3 rounds)
4: (2 sc, 1 inc) = 24 sc
5: 24 sc
6: (3 sc, 1 inc) = 30 sc
7: 30 sc
8: (4 sc, 1 inc) = 36 sc
9: 36 sc
10: (5 sc, 1 inc) = 42 sc
11: 42 sc
12: (6 sc, 1 inc) = 48 sc
13: 48 sc
14: (7 sc, 1 inc) = 54 sc
15: 54 sc
16: (8 sc, 1 inc) = 60 sc
17: 60 sc
18: (9 sc, 1 inc) = 66 sc
19: 66 sc
20: (10 sc, 1 inc) = 72 sc
21: 72 sc
22: (11 sc, 1 inc) = 78 sc
23: 78 sc
24: (12 sc, 1 inc) = 84 sc
25: 84 sc
26: (13 sc, 1 inc) = 90 sc
27: 90 sc
28: (14 sc, 1 inc) = 96 sc
29-42: 96 sc (14 rounds)
43: (14 sc, 1 dec) = 90 sc
44: (13 sc, 1 dec) = 84 sc
45: (12 sc, 1 dec) = 78 sc
46: (11 sc, 1 dec) = 72 sc
47: (10 sc, 1 dec) = 66 sc
48: (9 sc, 1 dec) = 60 sc
49: (8 sc, 1 dec) = 54 sc
50: (7 sc, 1 dec) = 48 sc
51: (6 sc, 1 dec) = 42 sc
52: (5 sc, 1 dec) = 36 sc
53: (4 sc, 1 dec) = 30 sc
54: (3 sc, 1 dec) = 24 sc
55: (2 sc, 1 dec) = 18 sc
56: (1 sc, 1 dec) = 12 sc
57: 6 dec, 6 sc (Finish)
Amigurumi Lion Arm (Make 2)
Using mustard yellow yarn
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3: (1 sc, 1 inc) = 18 sc
4: (2 sc, 1 inc) = 24 sc
5-8: 24 sc (4 rounds)
9: (8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc) = 20 sc
10: (8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc) = 18 sc
11: (7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc) = 16 sc
Continue with yellow yarn
12-38: 16 sc (27 rounds)
Flatten and join the edges.
Amigurumi Lion Leg (Make 2)
Using mustard yellow yarn
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3: (1 sc, 1 inc) = 18 sc
4: (2 sc, 1 inc) = 24 sc
5: (3 sc, 1 inc) = 30 sc
6-10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
11: (9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc) = 24 sc
12: (8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc) = 20 sc
Continue with yellow yarn
13-48: 20 sc (36 rounds)
Flatten and join the edges.
Amigurumi Lion Tail
Using orange yarn
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3: (1 sc, 1 inc) = 18 sc
4: (2 sc, 1 inc) = 24 sc
5: (3 sc, 1 inc) = 30 sc
6-9: 30 sc (4 rounds)
10: (3 sc, 1 dec) = 24 sc
11: (2 sc, 1 dec) = 18 sc
12: (4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec) = 15 sc Continue with yellow yarn
13-38: 15 sc (26 rounds)
Flatten and join the edges.
Amigurumi Lion Ear (Make 2)
Using yellow yarn
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: (1 sc, 1 inc) = 9 sc
3: (2 sc, 1 inc) = 12 sc
4: (3 sc, 1 inc) = 15 sc
5: (4 sc, 1 inc) = 18 sc
6: (5 sc, 1 inc) = 21 sc
7: (6 sc, 1 inc) = 24 sc
8: (7 sc, 1 inc) = 27 sc
9: 27 sc (4 rounds)
10: (7 sc, 1 dec) = 24 sc
11: (6 sc, 1 dec) = 21 sc
12: (5 sc, 1 dec) = 18 sc
13: (4 sc, 1 dec) = 15 sc Flatten and join the edges.
Amigurumi Lion Mane
Crochet a chain as long as the circumference of the head and join the ends to form a loop.
1: Chain 2, double crochet in each chain twice until the end.
2: In the next round, double crochet (8 sc, 1 inc) until the end.
3: In the next round, double crochet (12 sc, 1 inc) until the end.
Good luck!
