Body
- Row 1: 6 sc in MR
- Row 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Row 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- Row 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- Row 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
- Row 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
- Row 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
- Rows 11-16: 60 sc (6 rows)
- Row 17: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
- Row 18: 54 sc
- Row 19: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
- Rows 20-21: 48 sc (2 rows)
- Row 22: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
- Rows 23-24: 42 sc (2 rows)
- Row 25: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- Rows 26-27: 36 sc (2 rows)
- Row 28: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- Rows 29-30: 30 sc (2 rows)
- Row 31: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Row 32: 24 sc, sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Other Details
- Ears: Work in mustard yarn, shaping with sc and inc rows. Sew between Rows 6-12 of the head.
- Muzzle: Attach between Rows 16-25 of the head. Embroider the nose and mouth.
- Mane: Sew around the back and sides of the head for a full look.
- Limbs: Work in white and mustard, shaping with sc, inc, and dec rows. Sew to the body.
- Tail: Crochet a tube with brown and mustard yarn, adding a tuft at the end.
Overalls
- Foundation Row: Chain 61 (adjust based on toy size), sl st to form a loop.
- Rows 2-5: 60 dc (4 rows).
- Row 6: Chain 4, skip 4 dc, continue 56 dc.
- Rows 7-11: 60 dc (5 rows).
Leg Holes: Split the work into two 26-dc sections and work each in rounds.
Enjoy crafting your lion cub! Don’t forget to tag the author on social media @petelka.kids.