Crochet Fluffy Mane Little Lion Amigurumi

Introduction

If you're looking for a cute and cuddly project, consider creating a Crochet Fluffy Mane Little Lion Amigurumi! This adorable lion amigurumi is perfect for all ages and will bring a smile to anyone's face. The fluffy mane adds a touch of whimsy and charm, making it the perfect handmade gift for friends or family. Get ready to unleash your creativity and crochet your way to a fun and rewarding crafting experience!

Materials

• YarnArt Jeans Color 84 (yellow)
• YarnArt Jeans Color 70 (brown)
• YarnArt Jeans Color 62 (optic)
• 2.75 mm crochet hook
• 8 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle & scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• R - round
• st - stitch
• MR - magic ring

Head & Body

Worked as one piece.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (SC, Inc) 6 (18)
• R4: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
• R5: (3 SC, Inc)* 6 (30)
• R6: (4 SC, Inc)* 6 (36)
• R7-14: SC around (36)
• R15: (4 SC, Dec) * 6 (30)
• R16: (3 SC, Dec) * 6 (24)

Place safety eyes between Rounds 10-11, about 6 stitches apart.

• R17: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
• R18: (SC, Dec) * 6 (12)
• R19: SC around (12)
• R20: (SC, Inc)* 6 (18)
• R21: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
• R22-27: SC around (24)
• R28: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
• R29: (SC, Dec)* 6 (12)

Stuff firmly and close with a needle.

Arms (Make 2)

Use brown yarn.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• Switch to color 84.
• R3-6: SC around (12)
• R7: (4 SC, Dec)x2 (10)
• R8-9: SC around (10)

Stuff lightly, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Use brown yarn.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (SC, Inc)*6 (18)
• Switch to color 84.
• R4-7: SC around (18)
• R8: (SC, Dec)*6 (12)
• R9-10: SC around (12)

Stuff firmly, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
• R2: (SC, Inc)*3 (9)
• R3-4: SC around (9)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail

• R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
• R2: SC around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Add small yarn strands to the tip for a tuft.

Mouth

• R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (SC, Inc)*6 (18)
• R4-5: SC around (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider a triangular nose.

Lightly stuff and sew it onto the face below the eyes.

Mane

Strand attachment method.

• Cut strands of brown yarn (-6 cm each).
• Attach strands around the head by looping them into stitches.
• Trim and fluff for a full mane effect.

Assembly

• Sew arms slightly below the head at rounds 19-20.
• Attach legs at the bottom of the body, around rounds 27-29.
• Sew ears onto the head at approximately rounds 4-6.
• Attach the tail at the back around round 26.
• Embroider eyebrows.