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
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
- Round 7: (5 sc, inc) *6 (42)
8-15. Rounds 8-15: 42 sc (8 rounds) - Round 16: (5 sc, dec) *6 (36)
- Round 17: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
- Round 18: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
- Round 19: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
Body
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) *6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) *6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) *6 (36)
7-14. Rounds 7-14: 36 sc (8 rounds) - Round 15: (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
16-17. Rounds 16-17: 30 sc (2 rounds) - Round 18: (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
19-20. Rounds 19-20: 24 sc (2 rounds) - Round 21: (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
22-24. Rounds 22-24: 18 sc (3 rounds)
Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
3-5. Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (3 rounds) - Round 6: (2 sc, dec) *3 (9)
- Round 7: 9 sc
Switch to yellow:
8-16. Rounds 8-16: 9 sc (9 rounds)