Crochet Flower Amigurumi Lion: A Step-by-Step Guide
Crochet Flower Amigurumi Lion
The Crochet Flower Amigurumi Lion is an adorable and charming addition to any crochet collection. With its whimsical design and intricate detailing, this lion amigurumi is sure to bring a smile to your face. The combination of delicate crochet flowers and the cuddly lion features creates a unique and lovable character that is perfect for both children and adults alike.
This cute little lion is a wonderful way to showcase your crochet skills while creating a delightful piece of handmade art.Materials
- 6mm hook
- Super Chunky (size 6) yarn
- Stuffing
- 18mm safety eyes
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
Abbreviations
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- BLO - back loops only
- FLO - front loop only
- BO - bobble stitch
Head / Body Instructions
Rnd 1: into a magic ring sc 6 (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc 1 inc x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc 2 inc x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc 3 inc x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc all around (30)
To make an ear you need to crochet the following stitches into the FLO of 1 stitch: slst hdc dc hdc slst
Rnd 7: sc 11, FLO make an ear, sc 7, FLO make an ear, sc 10 (30)
Colour change at row 8 for different body colour
Rnd 8: sc BLO all around (30)
Rnd 9: sc all around (30)
Insert safety eyes between rows 3-4 (7 spaces apart)
Rnd 10: sc 4, BO, sc 23, BO sc 1 (30)
Rnd 11-13: sc all around (30)
Rnd 14: sc 5, BO, sc 23, BO (30)
Rnd 15: sc all around (30)
Rnd 16: sc 3 dec x 6 (24)
Rnd 17: sc 2 dec x 6
Stuff the body (18)
Rnd 18: sc 1 dec x 6 (12)
Rnd 19: dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and sew hole closed
Tail Instructions
Rnd 1: sc 4 into a magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: sc all around (4)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Snout Instructions
Into a magic ring crochet the following stitches: hdc dc 2 ch 2 slst ch 2 dc 2 hdc
Pull magic ring closed and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Mane / Petals Instructions
(Make sure the lion is facing towards you)
Into the FLO of row 8 first secure your yarn with a chain:
ch 4, slst down the next 3 ch, slst into next stitch of the row
Repeat around the head
(Don’t forget the BLO behind the ears)
Fasten off and sew ends into the head.
Assembly Instructions
Tail hair: Repeat the petal stitch 3 times into the end of the tail, fasten off and sew ends into tail nub.
Sew snout onto face (hdc stitches facing down).
Sew tail into the closing stitches at the back of the body.
Embroider a nose onto the snout.