Crochet Flower Amigurumi Lion

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

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

Rnd 1. sc 4 into a magic ring (4)
Rnd 2. sc all around (4)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Snout

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 leave a tail for sewing.

Mane / Petals

(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

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
Embroidere a nose onto the snout