Create Your Own Adorable Crochet Amigurumi Leo the Lion

Have You Met Leo the Lion?

Leo the Lion is the most adorable crochet amigurumi you'll ever see. With his golden mane and cute little face, he's the perfect companion to brighten up your day. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating Leo will surely bring a smile to your face.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (I use Friends Cotton 8/4)
• Pieces of yarn (white, black, brown) to embroider eyes and nose
• Crochet hook size: 2.5 mm
• Soft stuffing
• Needle for sewing
• Scissors

Abbreviations

MR - magic ring
Sc - single crochet
Sl st - slip stitch
Inc - increase
Dec - decrease
[…] - repeat until the end of the round.

Head Instructions

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. [inc]*6 (12)
3. [sc,inc]*6 (18)
4. [2sc,inc]*6 (24)
5. [3sc,inc]*6 (30)
6. [4sc,inc]*6 (36)
7. [5sc,inc]*6 (42)
8. [6sc,inc]*6 (48)
9. 9-17. sc 48
10. 18. [6sc,dec]*6 (42)
11. 19. [5sc,dec]*6 (36)
12. 20. [4sc,dec]*6 (30)
13. 21. [3sc,dec]*6 (24)
14. 22. [2sc,dec]*6 (18)
15. 23. [sc,dec]*6 (12)
16. 24. [dec]*6 (6)

Close the opening.

Snout Instructions

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. [inc]*6 (12)
3. [sc,inc]*6 (18)
4. [2sc,inc]*6 (24)
5. sc 24

Ears (Make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. [inc]*6 (12)
3. 3-4. sc 12

Do not fill. Fold both edges and join 6 sc, then fold in half and sew together.

Arms (Make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. [sc,inc]*3 (9)
3. 3-15. sc 9

Put a bit of filling only in the bottom of the arm, leave the rest unfilled. Fold the edges of the arm and close with 5 sc.

Legs Instructions

Leg 1:

1. 6 sc in MR
2. [inc]*6 (12)
3. [sc,inc]*6 (18)
4. sc 18
5. 3 dec, 12 sc (15)
6. 6-8. sc 15

Leg 2:

Repeat round 1-8 but do not cut the yarn. Position the legs relative to each other as you like. Make 3 chain stitches and join both legs.

Body Instructions

1. 15 sc (around leg)
   + 3 sc in the chains
   + 15 sc (around leg)
   + 3 sc in the chains – (36)
2. 2-5. sc 36
3. 6. [5sc,inc]*6 (42)
4. 7-12. sc 42
5. 13. [5sc,dec]*6 (36)
6. 14. sc 36
7. 15. [4sc,dec]*6 (30)
8. 16-17. sc 30
9. 18. [3sc,dec]*6 (24)
10. 19-20. sc 24

Lion’s Mane

Make 30 chain stitches + 1 chain, turn, then do the next 3 hdc in each chain stitch (90). Sew the mane evenly to the head behind the ears.

Tail Instructions

Make 5 chain stitches, turn over 4 sc, and 1 sl st (5). Using a needle, thread a few threads in the color of the mane at the end of the tail. Tie to keep them from falling out. Trim and unravel to form a brush. You can dress your lion according to your own idea.

Assembling Your Amigurumi

Sew the head to the body. Sew the ears to the head (between rounds 8-9). Embroider the nose on the snout. Sew the snout to the head (between rounds 11-20). Evenly embroider the eyes on both sides of the snout. Sew the arms evenly on both sides of the body.