Free Crochet Pattern 70460AD Leo The Lion : Lion Brand Yarn Company

Home

Our Yarns

Patterns

Free Catalog

LB Yarn Studio

A Unique Retail Experience

Free Newsletter

New patterns, product alerts, special offers, knit and crochet lessons.

enter email address

lola

newsletter archive

Find a Store

post code:
country:
within:

more options

Our Yarns

Patterns

Learning Center

Community

Help

Shop

Free Crochet Pattern
Leo The Lion

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease^® - Fun Fur

Pattern #: 70460AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: One Size
About 11 in. (28 cm) tall

CORRECTIONS: None

Send to a Friend
Add to Favorites

Get Help

Print
Download

One of our menagerie of amigurumi animals, Leo is sure to be a favorite.

Zoom

View Without Images

View as Brailler Input

Color (A) Wool-Ease^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (B) Wool-Ease^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (C) Fun Fur Click here for larger swatch

To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below

Fun Fur

Ivory	White	Soft Pink	Light Blue	Bright Blue	Sapphire	Raspberry	Red

Champagne	Tigers Eye	Chocolate	Olive Green	Tangerine	Copper	Lavender	Turquoise

Silver Fox	Onyx	Black	Soft Yellow	Bright Yellow	Peacock	Violet	Lime

Hot Pink	Sherbet	Indigo	Lava	Sandstone	Confetti	Citrus	Tropical

Mango	Rainbow	Hawaii	Caribbean	Fireworks	Fiji	Capri	Cotton Candy

South Beach	Mexicana	Copacabana	Night Sky	Deep Sea	Lime Blue

Wool-Ease^®

Natural Heather	Fisherman	Ranch Red	Blush Heather	Blue Heather	Navy	Red Sprinkles	Denim

Blue Mist	Sienna	Seaspray	Chocolate Brown	Mink Brown	Cocoa	Fuchsia	Cranberry

Dark Rose Heather	Rose Heather	Purple	Grey Heather	Oxford Grey	Black	Pastel Yellow	Gold

Lemongrass	Sage	Avocado	Loden	Chestnut Heather	Forest Green Heather	Paprika	Violet

Denim Twist	Azalea Pink	Zinnia	Burgundy	Wood Print	Autumn Print	Pines Print	White/Multi

Wheat	Mushroom	White Frost

*Fun Fur (Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1¾/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball Prints: 1½ oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester.

You can also buy materials separately

MATERIALS
To change colors, click the drop-down list or swatches above

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY

•

620-171 Wool-Ease Yarn: Gold

balls

$ 6.98

Note: (A)

•

620-126 Wool-Ease Yarn: Chocolate Brown

ball

$ 3.49

Note: (B) small amount

•

320-126 Fun Fur Yarn: Chocolate

ball

$ 4.29

Note: (C)

•

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

$ 2.45

•

Lion Brand Stitch Markers

$ 2.49

•

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$ 3.59

•

Additional Materials
Fiberfill stuffing

Special Discount! Buy all items above now and save 15%!

Leo The Lion

Lion Brand^® Wool-Ease^® - Fun Fur

GAUGE:

17 sc + 17 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with A. EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Lion is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. Place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

HEAD
With A, ch 6.
Foundation Rnd: Sl st in 3rd ch from hook and next 3 ch, ch 2. Do not turn, working in free loops on opposite side of beginning ch, sc in first 4 ch, 3 sc in beg ch-2 sp; pivot to work in sl sts at beginning of rnd, sc in each of 4 sl sts, 3 sc in end ch-2 sp; do not join - 14 sc.
Place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 1: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc - 18 sc.
Rnd 2: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc - 22 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc - 26 sc.
Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog) twice - 22 sc.
Rnds 7 and 8: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 9: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc - 28 sc.
Rnds 10-12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc - 32 sc.
Rnds 14-17: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 18: (Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 8 times - 24 sc.
Stuff Head with fiberfill.
Rnd 19: (Sc in next sc, sc2tog) 8 times - 16 sc.
Rnd 20: (Sc2tog) 8 times - 8 sc.
Rnd 21: Sc in each sc around.
Sl st in next sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd, gather tightly and fasten off.

BODY
Note: Work begins at neck.
With A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring; do not join. Place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 18 sc.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 24 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 30 sc.
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 36 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 9 until Body measures 8 in. (20.5 cm)
Next Rnd: (Sc in next sc, sc2tog) 12 times - 24 sc.
Stuff Body.
Next Rnd: (Sc in next sc, sc2tog) 8 times - 16 sc.
Next Rnd: (Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 4 times - 12 sc.
Last Rnd: (Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times - 9 sc.
Sl st in next sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd, gather tightly and fasten off.

BACK LEG (make 2)
With A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring; do not join. Place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 18 sc.
Rnds 4 and 5: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next sc, sc2tog) around - 12 sc.
Rnds 7-13: Sc in each sc around.
Note: Change to working back and forth in rows.
Row 14: Ch 1, turn sc in first 6 sc; leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sc; leave last 2 sc unworked.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc; leave last 2 sc unworked.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, sc in unworked sc in row below; leave 1 sc unworked - 3 sc.
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sc, sc in unworked sc in row below; leave 1 sc unworked - 4 sc.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sc, sc in unworked sc in row below - 5 sc.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 5 sc, sc in unworked sc in row below - 6 sc.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 6 sc; insert hook in edge of work and draw up a loop, insert hook in unworked sc in row below and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook (edge-sc2tog made); sc in next 4 sc; insert hook in next sc and draw up a loop, insert hook in edge of work and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook (edge-sc2tog made); do not join - 12 sc.
Note: Change to working in rnds.
Rnds 22 and 23: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 24: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 18 sc.
Rnd 25: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 26: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 24 sc.
Rnd 27: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 28: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around - 30 sc.
Rnd 29: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 30: (Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times - 33 sc.
Rnds 31 and 32: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 33: (Sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog) 3 times - 30 sc.
Rnd 34: (Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around - 24 sc.
Stuff Leg.
Rnd 35: (Sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around - 18 sc.
Rnd 36: (Sc in next sc, sc2tog) around - 12 sc.
Rnd 37: (Sc2tog) 6 times - 6 sc.
Sl st in next sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd, gather tightly and fasten off.

FRONT LEG (make 2)
Work Rnds 1-6 as for Back Leg.
Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 7 until Leg measures 7 in. (18 cm). Fasten off.

EAR (make 2)
With A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring; do not join.
Place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around.
Sl st in next sc.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten Ear.

TAIL
With A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring; do not join.
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 2 until Tail measures 7 in. (18 cm). Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew Head to Body.
Mane
With 2 strands of C held together, and leaving a 3 in. (7.5 cm) yarn tail, work surface sl sts around back of Head and top of back of Body, as follows:
1) Insert hook into Lion around a stitch.
2) Yarn over with C.
3) Draw loop of C back through stitch of Lion.
4) Insert hook around next stitch of Lion.
Rep from step 2, working Mane randomly around Head and shoulders of Lion. To finish, cut C leaving a 3 in. (7.5 cm) tail. Draw tail through last loop of C. Draw tails of C into Lion to hide.
Tail Tuft
Work as for Mane around tip of Tail. Weave yarn ends through beg ring.

Stuff Front Legs and sew to Body. Sew Back Legs to Body. Sew Ears to Head. Sew Tail to lower back of Body. With B, embroider straight stitch whiskers and claws. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)	rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet	sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)