Crochet Lion Amigurumi Pattern Made In Lighter Shades

If you’re searching for an adorable crochet project, our Crochet Sleeping Lion Amigurumi Pattern is a great choice that is not only fun to make but also results in a cute and soft toy. This baby lion amigurumi has a charming, sleepy expression with eyes closed, giving it an incredibly cute appearance that you are bound to fall in love with. We’ve used light, soothing colors that are pleasing to the eye, contributing to the overall adorableness of this amigurumi.

Crochet Lion Amigurumi

However, creating the fluffy mane that frames the lion’s face which adds a delightful texture and fun dimension to this crochet project. With the easy-to-follow pattern that we’re providing, you’ll find making this amigurumi a straightforward and enjoyable process.

ABBREVIATIONS

Mr: magic ring
Sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
st: stitch
ch st: chain stitch
sl st: slip stitch
rnd: round
blo: back loop only
flo: front loop only

Body

Start with legs, (*2)

Rnd 1: sc 6 into a magic loop =6
Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc)*3 =9
Rnd 3: (sc 2,inc )*3 =12
Rnd 4: (sc 3, inc)*3 =15
Rnd 5: (sc 4, inc)*3 =18
Rnd 6: sc 18=18
Rnd 7: (sc 4, dec )*3 =15
Break the yarn and crochet the second leg but don’t break the yarn this time.

Connect 2 legs togather: sc 15 (first leg )+sc 15 (second leg) = 30

Lets move to the Body

Rnd 1: (sc 4, inc)*6 =36
Rnd 2: sc 36 =36
Rnd 3: (sc 5,inc)*6 =42
Rnd 4-6: sc42 (three rows) #42

Change the colour of the yarn

Rnd 7: sc 42 #42
Rnd 8: blo 42 =42
Rnd 9-10: sc 42 (two rows) =42
Rnd 11: (sc 5, dec )*6 =36
Rnd 12: (sc 4, dec )*6 =30
Rnd 13: (sc 3, dec )*6 =24
Rnd 14: sc 24 =24
Rnd 15: (sc 2,dec)*6 =18
Rnd 16: sc 18 =18

End of the body,break the yarn with a Now, we will work with rnd 8 again. ( but here, hold the body top down while crocheting) Join your yarn with ch 2 to the first flo of the rnd 8. Make dc 42 and sist to the second chain from the beginning. Fasten off

HEAD

Rnd 1: sc 6 into a magic loop =6
Rnd 2: inc 6 =12
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc )*6 =18
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc)*6 =24
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc)*6 =30
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc)*6 =36
Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc )*6 =42
Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc)”6 =48
Rnd 9: (sc 7,inc )*6 #54
Rnd 10: sc 54 =54
Rnd 11: (sc 8, inc)*6 =60
Rnd 12-19: sc 60 (eight rows) =60
Rnd 20: (sc 8,dec )*6 =54
Rnd 21: sc 54 =54
Rnd 22: (sc 7, dec)*6 =48
Rnd 23: (sc 6, dec )*6 #42
Rnd 24: (sc 5, dec )*6 =36
Rnd 25: (sc 4,dec )*6 =30
Rnd 26: (sc 3, dec)*6 =24
Rnd 27: (sc 2, dec)*6 =18

Break the yarn and stuff

ARMS *2

Start with the main color

Rnd 1: sc 8 into a magic loop =8
Rnd 2: (sc1, inc)*4 =12
Rnd 3: sc 12 =12
Rnd 4: sc 4, dec 4 =8

Change the colour of the yarn

Rnd 5-7: sc 8 (three rows) =8
Rnd 8: dec 1, sc 6 =7
Rnd 9: dec1, sc 5 =6
Rnd 10: sc 6 =6

Fold and crochet two edges together (sc 3)=3

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later

EARS *2

Rnd 1: Rnd 1: sc 6 into a magic loop =6
Rnd 2: 6 inc =12
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc)*6 =18
Rnd 4-6: sc 18 (three rows) =18
Rnd 7: (sc, dec )*6 =12
Rnd 8: sc 12 =12

Break the yarn with a long rest and sew two edges together on the head

MANE *2

Make 64 chain, starting from the second chain. Make sc 1 into the second chain, make dc 3+ tr 2+ dc 3 into the third chain, skip the fourth chain, and repeat the pattern until the end of the chain.
Give a circle shape and sew the end and the beginning together. Break the yarn with a long rest.

Sew one of the manes in front of the ears and one behind.

TAIL

Use the main color. Make 15 chains start from the second chain, and make hdc 14. Leave the yarn long and sew it on the body under the jumper between rounds 7 and 8.

Use the color of the mane and join the yarn with the bottom of the tail. Make ch 8 and a slst into the same stitch. Repeat the pattern until it is enough for you.