Curly Lion by Dani Williams

Curly Lion

Crochet
September 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in dc on 3.5mm hook
2.5 mm
280 yards (256 m)
Finished doll is 28cm tall using recommended yarn
UK
English
This pattern is available for £4.20 GBP
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Step by step instructions with illustrations and photos throughout to make this traditional style doll in the shape of a lion.

For the body of the lion: 2 x Ricorumi spray
For the mane: 3 x Ricorumi DK
For the collar: 10g of either Ricorumi Dk or Sirdar Happy Cotton.

The pattern is best suited to someone with prior crochet experience. It uses the following stitches:
ss, dc, ch, htr, dec, inc, magic ring.

Reminders on how to work each stitch are included in the pattern.

Additional materials/tools:
2.5mm crochet hook
Polyfill or similar toy stuffing
6mm safety eyes
darning needle
pins
scissors