Free Amigurumi Crochet Lion Pattern

"This free crochet lion pattern was featured in my recent Mystery Amigurumi Crochet Along and it was a huge hit! We all had so much fun watching everyone's crochet lion come to life...they all looked sooo cute! I was thrilled everyone loved the pattern and commented on how easy it was to assemble. I made sure to reduce the amount of sewing to a bare minimum since I know how much we all dislike it. Although sometimes I find it relaxing, but only sometimes! Haha :-)"

Crochet HookB/1 or 2.25 mm hook

Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugePattern Gauge

Flat crochet circle 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter:

- when using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)

- 7 rounds with 42 stitches in the last round

Pattern for gauge:

R1: MR - 6 x SC into the ring {6}

R2: INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}

R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}

R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 6 {30}

R6: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36}

R7: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 6 {42}

Finished Sizewhen standing: 12 inches (31 cm)

Materials List

• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend