WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS CROCHET LION PATTERN:

• Low-sew: all you need to sew on is the head to the body
• All you need to know is basic crochet stitches
• Works great with a variety of different yarns including worsted weight yarn
• Easy-to-follow instructions with many photos
• Includes step-by-step video tutorials for extra help
• I’m always happy to help if you get stuck :-)
• And more importantly…you will have fun while making a beautiful handmade gift for your little one or family and friends

Please note this is a PDF digital download of the Amigurumi lion pattern, not the actual crochet toy

DETAILS:

• available only in English using US crochet terms
• skill level: intermediate crochet skills and knowledge
• finished size - using 2.5 mm crochet hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):
  • when seated: 8.5 inches (22 cm)
  • when standing: 12 inches (31 cm)

THIS AMIGURUMI LION PATTERN CONSISTS OF:

• Step by step pattern descriptions including lots of photos for guidance
• Information on how to assemble your toy including photos
• Information about materials and equipment needed
• List of abbreviations used in the pattern
• Tips and recommendations
• Links to helpful video tutorials

YARN REQUIREMENTS:
This crochet lion pattern will work great with the below yarns:

• 100% cotton yarn, 100% acrylic yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic
• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• Plush yarn/velvet yarn (Bulky #5)

YARN I USED:

• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
• 2x skein of beige yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 07 - (50g/160m)
• 1x skein of cream yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 03 - (50g/160m)
• 1x skein of dark brown yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 70 - (50g/160m)

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• crochet hook: refer to the hook size recommendations on the yarn label but go at least one size smaller ( I used 2.5 mm crochet hook (B-1) for Sport weight yarn (4ply #2))
• a long piece of black thread yarn for embroidery (about 39.5 inches / 100 cm)
• a long piece of black Sport/DK yarn for embroidery (about 35.5 inches / 90 cm)
• polyester fibre fill
• scissors
• tapestry needle/yarn needle
• pins with large heads
• stitch marker
• 12 mm safety eyes

You may sell the crochet toys you made using this crochet lion plushie pattern as long as you credit me as the original designer