Noble The Lion Cub

"Noble is a little lion cub with a big heart, and he’s ready to steal yours! This easy crochet amigurumi lion pattern has a simple, bottom up construction that’s perfect for new softie makers. Optional, added embroidery lets you personalize your cub with its own unique markings! Noble is similar in style and design to his friend, Awesome the baby elephant. You can find a link to that pattern in the post. Be sure to try them both! "

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 sc x 14 rows = 4 inches. Use pattern as gauge swatch – Rounds 1 – 4 should measure 2.25 inches in diameter. Exact gauge is not critical.

Finished Size7 inches tall not counting tuft and ears.

Materials List

• Red Heart With Love worsted weight, acrylic yarn. 75 yds #1207 Cornsilk
• Size H/ 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge.
• Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Filling
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker or scrap of yarn to use as running stitch marker.
• 1 yd black embroidery floss
• 1 yd orange, rust, or brown embroidery floss.