Embark on a wild crochet adventure with our Lion Amigurumi Free Pattern and crochet tutorial. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this guide offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and clear photos to help you create your own adorable lion cub. Perfect as a heartfelt gift or a charming addition to your amigurumi collection, this cuddly cub is sure to roar into your crafting heart. Start stitching your Amigurumi Lion Cub today and bring the king of the savanna to life!
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Abbreviations:
ka – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
dc2 – double crochet with 2 yarn overs (tr in UK terms)
(…)x6 – repeat the instruction in brackets 6 times
PATTERN – Amigurumi Lion
Head:
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15: 42 sc (8 rounds)
16: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Body – Amigurumi Lion:
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14: 36 sc (8 rounds)
15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
16–17: 30 sc (2 rounds)
18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
19–20: 24 sc (2 rounds)
21: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
22–24: 18 sc (3 rounds)
Arms – Amigurumi Lion:
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3–5: 12 sc (3 rounds)
6: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7: 9 sc
Change to yellow yarn
8–16: 9 sc (9 rounds)
Legs – Amigurumi Lion:
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7: 18 sc
8: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
9: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Change to yellow yarn
10–22: 10 sc (13 rounds)
Muzzle (white yarn):
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5: 18 sc
With yellow yarn:
Ch 6, starting from the 2nd chain from the hook: 5 sc, turn, 5 sc, turn, 5 sc.
Nose:
Ch 6, starting from the 2nd ch: 4 sc, 3 sc in 1 st, 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 st – 12 sc
Then: 2 sc, in one stitch – sc, dc2; in one stitch – dc2, sc, 2 sc
Ears – Amigurumi Lion:
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5: 18 sc
Fold in half and crochet sc across to close.
Tail:
With yellow yarn: ch 20
With white yarn:
1: 6 sc in ka
2: (inc) x6 (12)
3: 12 sc
4–5: (dec) x6
Sew the pompom to the end of the chain.
Mane:
You can make the mane all around the head. I chose to place it only on the crown. For this, I cut random strands of yarn about 6 cm long.
Note: The lower legs were not stuffed too tightly so the toy could sit.
Amigurumi Lion Finish.
