A quick and simple fun scarf to knit.
This little lion is made so he can hold his tail in his mouth – handy for keeping in place around your neck.

He is all in knit stitch – no purls – and he uses simple increases and decreases. The mane is really easy but very effective.
You don’t need to be an expert knitter to make this!

The scarf is made in a yarn of DK (8 ply) or worsted (10 ply) thickness – look for one that has about 180 – 200 m / 195 – 220 yds to 100 gms.
You will need:
golden brown x 100 gms /190 m
reddish brown x 15 gms/30 m for mane
darker reddish brown x 8 gms/15 m for mane
cream x 8 gms/15 m for chin
black x small amount /5 m for nose
1 pair 4.5 mm (US 7) needles
tapestry needle for sewing, a few safety pins
a pair of 18 mm sew-on “joggle” eyes (but not for children aged less than 3 years)

Lion measures about 90 cm/35” long from nose to tail tip,13 cms/5” wide in the body. He is made mainly for children but will fit an adult too – add more rows if you wish.