Discover the magic of amigurumi with our free Lion Thomas crochet pattern! Craft your very own cute and cuddly amigurumi lion toy with this step-by-step tutorial. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, our amigurumi free pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it the perfect project for all skill levels. Join us on this creative journey and bring Lion Thomas to life with your own hands.
Abbreviations:
MR – Magic ring (or amigurumi ring)
SC – Single crochet
CH – Chain
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
SLST – Slip stitch
PATTERN
HEAD:
Yellow color
Row 1: 6 single crochet (sc) in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 increases (inc) = 12 sc.
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – 6 times = 18 sc.
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) – 6 times = 24 sc.
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) – 6 times = 30 sc.
Row 6: (4 sc, inc) – 6 times = 36 sc.
Row 7: (5 sc, inc) – 6 times = 42 sc.
Rows 8-12: 42 sc.
Row 13: (5 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 36 sc.
Rows 14-15: 36 sc.
Row 16: (4 sc, decrease) – 4 times, 12 sc = 32 sc.
Row 17: (3 sc, decrease) – 4 times, 12 sc = 28 sc.
Row 18: 7 sc, (decrease) – 2 times, 16 sc = 26 sc.
Fill with stuffing. Cut the yarn.
SNOUT:
Yellow color
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc.
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – 6 times = 18 sc.
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) – 6 times = 24 sc.
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) – 6 times = 30 sc.
Row 6-9: 30 sc.
Row 10: (4 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 24 sc.
Row 11: 24 sc.
Row 12: (3 sc, decrease) – 4 times, 10 sc = 26 sc.
Row 13: 26 sc.
Fill with stuffing, sew to the head with the open sides, and use black yarn to make nostrils.
NOSE:
Black color
Row 1: Make 2 chain stitches, in the second chain from the hook, work 3 sc, 1 chain, turn the work.
Row 2: Increase, 1 sc, increase, 1 chain, turn.
Row 3: Increase, 3 sc, increase, turn.
Row 4: Increase, 5 sc, increase, 1 chain.
Single crochet around the piece: 6 sc on top, 3 sc in the corner, 5 sc, 3 sc in the corner, 5 sc.
With brown yarn, 9 sc, 1 chain, turn. Decrease, 5 sc, decrease, turn. Decrease, 3 sc, decrease, 5 sc. Decrease, 1 sc, decrease, 3 sc. Single crochet 3 sc together, secure the yarn, and cut it. Sew the nose. Fill the black part of the nose slightly with stuffing.
EARS:
White color
Row 1: 2 chain stitches, in the second chain from the hook, work 3 sc, 1 chain, turn.
Row 2: (Increase) – 3 times, 1 chain, turn.
Row 3: Increase, 4 sc, increase = 8 sc. Crochet a yellow piece in the same way, do not cut the yarn, fold the white and yellow pieces together and single crochet around with sc. Sew the ears, slightly gather the bottom and fold the top edge.
BODY:
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc.
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – 6 times = 18 sc.
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) – 6 times = 24 sc.
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) – 6 times = 30 sc.
Row 6: (4 sc, inc) – 6 times = 36 sc.
Row 7: (5 sc, inc) – 6 times = 42 sc.
Row 8: (6 sc, inc) – 6 times = 48 sc.
Rows 9-13: 48 sc.
Row 14: (6 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 42 sc.
Row 15: 42 sc.
Row 16 (forming the belly), (5 sc, decrease) – 3 times, 21 sc = 39 sc.
Row 17: (4 sc, decrease) – 3 times, 21 sc = 36 sc.
Row 18: (3 sc, decrease) – 3 times, 21 sc = 33 sc.
Rows 19-20: 33 sc.
Row 21: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 27 sc.
Row 22: 27 sc.
Row 23: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 21 sc.
Row 24: All decreases.
ARMS:
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc.
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – 6 times = 18 sc.
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) – 6 times = 24 sc.
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) – 6 times = 30 sc.
Rows 6-7: 30 sc.
Row 8: (decrease, 13 sc) – 2 times = 28 sc.
Row 9: (decrease, 12 sc) – 2 times = 26 sc.
Row 10: (decrease, 11 sc) – 2 times = 24 sc.
Row 11: (decrease, 10 sc) – 2 times = 22 sc.
Row 12: (decrease, 9 sc) – 2 times = 20 sc.
Row 13: (decrease, 8 sc) – 2 times = 18 sc.
Row 14: (decrease, 7 sc) – 2 times = 16 sc.
Row 15: (decrease, 6 sc) – 2 times = 14 sc.
Row 16 and onwards: (decrease, 5 sc) – 2 times = 12 sc. Fill the arms.
Rows 17-27: 12 sc. Fill, make decreases, and gather. Leave a thread for sewing.
LEGS:
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc = 12 sc.
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) – 6 times = 18 sc.
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) – 6 times = 24 sc.
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) – 6 times = 30 sc.
Rows 6-7: 30 sc.
Row 8: (decrease, 13 sc) – 2 times = 28 sc.
Row 9: (decrease, 12 sc) – 2 times = 26 sc.
Row 10: (decrease, 11 sc) – 2 times = 24 sc.
Rows 11-16: 24 sc.
Row 17: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 18 sc.
Row 18: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times = 12 sc. Fill.
Row 19: All decreases. Gather and hide the thread.
Upper part of the leg:
Chain 12, join in a ring, and crochet around for 20 rows. Fill and sew to the lower part.
TAIL:
Make a cord and attach a tassel made from yarn used for the mane. Assemble all parts and attach the mane. The little lion is ready!
