Amigurumi Plush Lion Free Pattern


Crochet Lion Tutorial (Amigurumi)

This adorable plush lion is created using Alize Softy yarn by Darya Neustroeva. The finished lion measures approximately 24 cm in height and is crocheted with a 1.75 mm hook. The soft, fluffy texture of the yarn adds to the charm of this lion, making it a delightful project for any crochet lover!

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Materials Needed:

  • Alize Softy yarn (in yellow, white, and optional brown or darker colors for accents)
  • Crochet hook size 1.75 mm
  • Safety eyes
  • Black embroidery thread (for the mouth and nose)
  • Hollofiber stuffing
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle for assembling

Crochet Abbreviations:

  • KA – Magic ring
  • sc – Single crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • ch – Chain
  • dc2tog – Double crochet decrease (crocheting two double crochets together)

Head

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
  5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
  6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
  7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) *6 (42)
    8-15. Rounds 8-15: 42 sc (8 rounds)
  8. Round 16: (5 sc, dec) *6 (36)
  9. Round 17: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
  10. Round 18: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
  11. Round 19: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)

Body

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
  5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
  6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
    7-14. Rounds 7-14: 36 sc (8 rounds)
  7. Round 15: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
    16-17. Rounds 16-17: 30 sc (2 rounds)
  8. Round 18: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
    19-20. Rounds 19-20: 24 sc (2 rounds)
  9. Round 21: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
    22-24. Rounds 22-24: 18 sc (3 rounds)

Arms (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
    3-5. Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (3 rounds)
  3. Round 6: (2 sc, dec) *3 (9)
  4. Round 7: 9 sc
    Switch to yellow:
    8-16. Rounds 8-16: 9 sc (9 rounds)