Crochet Velvet Lion Amigurumi
Experience the magic of creating your very own handmade masterpiece with the enchanting Crochet Velvet Lion Amigurumi. This delightful project combines the art of crochet with the luxurious texture of velvet yarn, resulting in a truly unique and cuddly lion toy. With its soft and velvety mane, this amigurumi lion is sure to capture the hearts of both children and adults alike. This adorable lion toy is meticulously designed to bring joy and warmth to anyone who lays eyes on it. The velvety texture of the yarn adds an extra touch of elegance and sophistication, making this amigurumi lion a truly special piece. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for honing your skills and creating a treasured keepsake that will be cherished for years to come. So grab your crochet hook and let the magic unfold as you bring this charming lion to life stitch by stitch.
Necessary materials
– plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce
yellow (main) color a little more than one skein
white for the face and legs
orange for the mane
– filler (holofiber, synthetic fluff)
– eyes 16 mm
– nose
– thread for the decoration of the face and legs
– hook No. 3.5 mm or 4 mm
– needle for sewing parts and tightening
– thread for tightening
The height of the finished toy is about 35 cm
Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
ll – lift loop
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
tr: Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc: Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
..in: make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO: Crochet into front loops only
BLO: Crochet into back loops only
BL: Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).
Head
white (face color)
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 пр (12)
3. (3 hdc inc, 3 sc) х 2 (18)
4. (1 hdc, 1 hdc inc) х 3, 3 sc, (1 hdc, 1 hdc inc) х 3, 3 sc (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) х6 (36)
7. 36 sc
yellow (body color)
8. 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) х6, 20 sc (42)
9. (6 sc, inc) х 6 (48)
10. (7 sc, inc) х 6 (54)
11-16. 54 sc (6 rows)
17. (7 sc, dec) х 6 (48)
18. (6 sc, dec) х 6 (42)
19. (5 sc, dec) х 6 (36)
20. (4 sc, dec) х 6 (30)
21. (3 sc, dec) х 6 (24)
22. (2 sc, dec) х 6 (18)
23. (1 sc, dec) х 6 (12)
24. 6 dec (6)
insert eyes 16 mm between 8 and 9 rows
spout between 6 and 7 rows
arrange the mane with elongated loops
Mouth
1. 3 sc in MR
2. 1 ch lifting, 3 sc
Hands
white (foot color)
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
4-6. 18 sc (3 rows)
yellow (body color)
7. 10 sc, 4 dec (14)
8. 14 sc
9. 10 sc, 2 dec (12)
10-15. 12 sc (6 rows)
16. (4 sc, dec) х 2 (10)
17. 10 sc
fold, knit together 5 sc
Legs
white (color of the feet)
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) х 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
6. 30 sc
yellow (body color)
7. 30 sc
8. (3 sc, dec) х 6 (24)
9. 24 sc
10. 6 dec, 12 sc (18)
11. 18 sc
12. (7 sc, dec) х 2 (16)
13-17. 16 sc (5 rows)
18. (2 sc, dec) х 4 (12)
19. 12 sc
fold, knit together 6 sc
Tail
1. 6 sc in MR
2. (1 sc, inc) х 3 (9)
3-9. 9 sc
Body
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) х 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) х 6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) х 6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) х 6 (48)
in row 9 we knit legs
9-18. 48 sc (10 rows)
19. (6 sc, dec) х 6 (42)
20. 42 sc
21. (5 sc, dec) х 6 (36)
22. 36 sc
23. (4 sc, dec) х 6 (30)
in the 24th row we knit hands
24. 30 sc
25. (3 sc, dec) х 6 (24)
26. 24 sc
Tummy
white
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) х 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) х 6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) х 6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) х 6 (48)
sew to the body
Ears
1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
4-5. 18 sc
fold, knit together 9 sc