Amigurumi Plush Lion Free Pattern

Legs (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
    4-7. Rounds 4-7: 18 sc (4 rounds)
  4. Round 8: (1 sc, dec) *4 (12)
  5. Round 9: (4 sc, dec) *2 (10)
    Switch to yellow:
    10-22. Rounds 10-22: 10 sc (13 rounds)

Note: Don’t stuff the upper parts of the paws so that the lion can sit properly.

Muzzle (White)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
    4-5. Rounds 4-5: 18 sc (2 rounds)
    Finish: Cut the yarn and leave a tail for attachment.

Nose (Yellow)

  1. Chain 6
  2. Starting from the 2nd chain, make 5 sc, turn the work, make 5 sc, turn, and make 5 sc again.
    Finish: Leave a tail for sewing.

Nose (Detailed)

  1. Chain 6
  2. Round 1: From the 2nd chain, make 4 sc, 3 sc in the same stitch, 3 sc, 2 sc in the same stitch (12 sc).
  3. Round 2: (2 sc, in the same stitch: sc, dc2tog, dc2tog, sc, 2 sc).

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) *3 (18)
    4-5. Rounds 4-5: 18 sc (2 rounds)
    Finish: Fold the ear in half and crochet a sl st to close the hole.

Tail

  1. Chain 20 with yellow yarn.
  2. Round 1: 6 sc in KA
  3. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  4. Round 3: 12 sc
    5-6. Rounds 4-5: 6 dec (2 rounds)
    Finish: Attach the tail to the chain of 20 ch.

Mane

The mane can be made around the entire head, but the author chose to add it only to the top.

  1. Cut several strands of yarn about 6 cm long.
  2. Attach the strands to the top of the lion’s head, creating the desired mane effect.

Assembly

  1. Head: Attach the head to the body securely.
  2. Arms and Legs: Sew the arms and legs to the body, making sure they are evenly spaced and positioned correctly.
  3. Ears: Attach the ears to the top of the head.
  4. Muzzle: Sew the white muzzle piece in place.
  5. Eyes: Attach safety eyes and embroider the nose and mouth with black thread.
  6. Mane: Add the yarn strands for the mane to complete the look.

Conclusion

Your cute plush lion is ready to roar! Whether you make it as a gift, a home decor piece, or simply as a fun project, this lion will surely bring joy to anyone who sees it. Enjoy the process, and be sure to credit the original creator @darya_neustroeva when sharing your finished lion.

Happy crocheting!