Free Velvet King Lion Amigurumi Pattern – Majestic Crochet Tutorial
Embrace the majesty of the animal kingdom with our free Velvet King Lion Amigurumi pattern! Perfect for crocheters of all skill levels, this regal design uses soft velvet yarn to create a luxurious and cuddly amigurumi lion. Our step-by-step tutorial includes detailed instructions and helpful photos to guide you through the creation of your own royal amigurumi. Whether you’re crafting this majestic lion as a gift or adding it to your collection, it’s sure to become a beloved treasure. Pick up your crochet hook and bring the King of the Jungle to life!
Necessary Materials
HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY yarn, 3 colors (white, mustard, brown)
20 mm safety eyes
3 mm crochet hook
YarnArt Jeans yarn in black
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
Scissors
PATTERN
Amigurumi Lion Legs
1st row: Ch 5, inc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc (10)
2nd row: 2 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, inc (16)
3rd row: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, inc (22)
4th row: (2 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, inc (28)
5th row: 28 sc
6th row: 8 sc, 8 dec, 4 sc (20)
7th row: 6 sc, 6 dec, 2 sc (14)
8th row: 6 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc (11)
Stuff the lower part of the leg lightly.
9-15th rows: 11 sc (7 rows)
16th row: 10 sc, fold in half, 6 sc
Create toes on the lower part of the paw using 3 tight pull stitches.
Amigurumi Lion Arms
1st row: 6 sc in MR
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4-5th rows: 18 sc
6th row: 9 dec
Stuff the lower part of the arm lightly.
7-12th rows: 9 sc (6 rows)
Fold in half, 5 sc. Fasten off and secure the yarn.
Create toes on the lower part of the paw using 3 tight pull stitches.
Tail
1st row: 8 sc in MR
2-21st rows: 8 sc (20 rows)
Fold in half, 5 sc. Fasten off and secure the yarn.
Amigurumi Lion Body
1st row: 6 sc in MR (6)
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4th row: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5th row: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6th row: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
7th row: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8-9th rows: 42 sc (2 rows)
10th row: 6 sc with leg, 15 sc, 6 sc with leg, 5 sc, 5 sc with tail, 5 sc
11-12th rows: 42 sc (2 rows)
13th row: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
14th row: 36 sc
15th row: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
16th row: 30 sc
17th row: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
18-19th rows: 24 sc (2 rows)
20th row: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
21st row: 1 sc, 5 sc with arm, 4 sc, 5 sc with arm, 3 sc (18)
Insert the cotter pin and close the body.
22nd row: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
23rd row: 6 dec
Tighten, fasten off and cut the yarn.
Mouth
Work in rows with white yarn.
1st row: 3 sc in MR
2nd row: 3 inc (6)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Sew the mouth between the 4th and 5th rows of the head.
Amigurumi Lion Head
Start with white yarn
1st row: Ch 7, in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in one stitch, 4 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 4 sc (14)
2nd row: 3 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc (20)
3rd row: (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc (26)
4-5th rows: 26 sc (2 rows)
6th row: 3 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (20)
Change color.
7th row: 7 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc (24)
8th row: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
9th row: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
10th row: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
11th row: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
12-16th rows: 48 sc (5 rows)
Attach the eyes between rows 9 and 10, spaced 5-6 stitches apart.
Attach the head to the body between rows 12 and 13.
17th row: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
18th row: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
19th row: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
20th row: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
21st row: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
22nd row: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
23rd row: 6 dec
Tighten, fasten off and cut the yarn.
Amigurumi Lion Ears
Start with white yarn, work in rows.
1st row: 6 sc in MR, turn
2nd row: 6 inc (12)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Make a second piece with brown yarn, do not cut the yarn, join the two pieces together and crochet 12 sc around.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Mane
You can style the mane as you like. I used loop stitches, attaching the loops to the head. Style the lower part of the tail in the same way, approximately 7 rows.
Embroider the nose on the face using mustard and black yarn.
