Amigurumi Lion Free Pattern

Free Crochet Workshop: Lion by Victoria Loginova (@laroschatoys)

In this tutorial, you can crochet a plush lion using a 3mm hook. To make this amigurumi lion, you will need Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn (or similar) in three colors (white, mustard, brown) and a 3mm crochet hook. The mane and tail are made using extended stitches. For finishing, black smooth yarn like YarnArt Jeans or mouliné thread is also required. All parts are crocheted in the round unless otherwise specified. Stuff the toy firmly.

Materials and Tools

• Plush yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby in 3 colors (white, mustard, brown)
• Cotton yarn: YarnArt Jeans (black)
• Crochet hook: 3mm
• Safety eyes: 20mm
• Stuffing: For toys
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Tapestry needle for sewing parts
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• KA – Magic ring
• ch – Chain stitch
• sc – Single crochet
• inc – Increase
• dec – Decrease
• (…) x n – Repeat n times

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Lion Legs (x2)

Leg (First Part)

1. Row 1: Ch 5, in the 2nd from hook: 1 sc, 2 sc in the same st, 3 sc (10)
2. Row 2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc (16)
3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, inc (22)
4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, inc (28)
5. Row 5: 28 sc
6. Row 6: 8 sc, 8 dec, 4 sc (20)
7. Row 7: 6 sc, 6 dec, 2 sc (14)
8. Row 8: 6 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc (11)

Stuff the lower part of the leg lightly.

9. Rows 9-15: 11 sc (7 rows)
10. Row 16: 10 sc, fold in half and crochet 6 sc.

Make 3 tight stitches to create the toes.

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Arms (x2)

1. Row 1: 6 sc in KA
2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. Rows 4-5: 18 sc
5. Row 6: 9 dec

Stuff the lower part of the arm lightly.

6. Rows 7-12: 9 sc (6 rows)

Fold in half and crochet 5 sc. Cut the yarn and secure.

Make 3 tight stitches to create the fingers.

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Tail

1. Row 1: 8 sc in KA
2. Rows 2-21: 8 sc (20 rows)

Fold in half and crochet 5 sc. Cut the yarn and secure.

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Body

1. Row 1: 6 sc in KA (6)
2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
6. Row 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
7. Row 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8. Rows 8-9: 42 sc (2 rows)
9. Row 10: 6 sc, 15 sc, 6 sc, 5 sc, 5 sc with tail, 5 sc
10. Rows 11-12: 42 sc (2 rows)
11. Row 13: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
12. Row 14: 36 sc
13. Row 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
14. Row 16: 30 sc
15. Row 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
16. Rows 18-19: 24 sc (2 rows)
17. Row 20: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
18. Row 21: 1 sc, 5 sc with arm, 4 sc, 5 sc with arm, 3 sc (18)

Install the joints and close the body.

19. Row 22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
20. Row 23: 6 dec

Pull the yarn tight, secure, and cut.

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Mouth

Crochet in rows using white yarn:

1. Row 1: 3 sc in KA
2. Row 2: 3 inc (6)

Secure the yarn and cut.

Sew the mouth between rows 4-5 of the head.

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Head – Start with white yarn

1. Row 1: Ch 7, in the 2nd from hook: 3 sc in one stitch, 4 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 4 sc (14)
2. Row 2: 3 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc (20)
3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc (26)
4. Rows 4-5: 26 sc (2 rows)
5. Row 6: 3 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (20)

Change to mustard yarn.

6. Row 7: 7 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc (24)
7. Row 8: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
8. Row 9: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
9. Row 10: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
10. Row 11: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
11. Rows 12-16: 48 sc (5 rows)

Install the eyes between rows 9-10, about 5-6 stitches apart. Attach the head to the body between rows 12-13.

12. Row 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
13. Row 18: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
14. Row 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
15. Row 20: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
16. Row 21: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
17. Row 22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
18. Row 23: 6 dec

Pull the yarn tight, secure, and cut.

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Ears

Crochet the first ear with white yarn in rows:

1. Row 1: 6 sc in KA, turn
2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)

Secure the yarn and cut.

Crochet a second ear using brown yarn. Do not cut the yarn after completing it—join the two ears and crochet 12 sc through both parts. Secure the yarn and leave it for sewing.

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Mane and Tail

You can design the mane however you like. I used extended stitches, catching loops on the head. Do the same for the lower part of the tail, approximately 7 rows. Embroider the nose and mouth using mustard and black thread.

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Your crocheted plush lion is ready! Please tag the author on social media: @laroschatoys.