Easy crochet lion tutorial. Crochet pattern pdf includes clear written instructions with lots of process photos. You will need only basic amigurumi knowledge to complete this plush pattern.

This is an easy amigurumi pattern but the finished product will make you look like an expert and, this Lion has a soft fluffy brown mane that is so soft to touch it will be loved by babies.

This tutorial will show you how to make your crochet animals eyes from yarn instead of using safety eyes, perfect for a baby’s first toy.

If you are gifting this Lion to children under the age of three it is not recommended to use plastic safety eyes. This pattern will show you how to easily use yarn as a safe alternative.

Your crochet toy lion will make a wonderful gift for all ages, especially small children who can cuddle and carry it everywhere they go.

Amigurumi pattern is suited to all skill levels

Difficulty: Easy

Crochet knowledge you will need basic amigurumi knowledge to make this Lion pattern: such as working in the round, simple increase and decrease, joining.

Magic Ring, double crochet, chain stitch, slip stitch, increase, decrease

/ MATERIALS

• 2.5 mm – crochet hook size

• DK/Light Worsted ( size 3) yarn in 3 colours

• Yellow - 230 yards (210 meters)

• Brown- 103 yards (188 meters)

• White- 69 yards (60 meters)

/ / Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

• Melon Sorbet – 2 x 50g balls
• Soft fudge – 1 x 50g ball
• Champagne White – 1 x 50g ball

/ OTHER MATERIALS

• Safety eyes – I used 8mm solid black eyes
• Black embroidery thread/yarn (for eyes and nose)
• Stitch marker
• Sewing needle and scissors
• Toy filling

This crochet plush pattern can be made with any yarn type however it is best suited to cotton/acrylic yarn

Any yarn weight can be used, the thickness of the yarn will change the finished size of the toy.

Measurements of Lion using yarn and hook mentioned above is 20 cm.

You are free to sell finished items made by this pattern, please include reference to designer

Do not sell, distribute or copy this pattern