Lion King by Olga Tseplyaeva

Lion King

Crochet
May 2023
Wolans Bunny Sweather
all 4 are used in this pattern
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
2.5 mm
2.0 mm
30 cm / 11.8 in
US
English
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This crochet pattern includes instructions for making a lion approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches) tall.

The lion is crocheted in separate parts and assembled together. The legs and head are attached using plastic joints or cotter pins. The paw pads, ears, and tail are sewn on.
The pattern also includes a king cloak and crown.

Language: English.

Finished size: approx. 30 cm / 11.8 in.
Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and crochet tension.

Yarn:
• Wolans Bunny Sweather (160 m / 100 g)
– 1 skein main color
• Himalaya Dolphin Fine (175 m / 100 g)
– 0.5 skein additional color
– 0.5 skein for the cloak
• Lanosso Single
– for the mane
• YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g)
– for paw pads
• acrylic thread
– for the crown

Alternative yarns for the mane: YarnArt Tango, Himalaya Yumos.

Needles / Hook:
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 mm crochet hook

Additional materials:
• 18 mm safety eyes
• 25 × 15 mm safety nose
• 40 mm plastic toy joints or cotter pins for back legs
• 35 mm plastic toy joints or cotter pins for front legs
• stuffing material
• scissors
• stitch markers
• wide-eyed needle
• strong thread for sculpting and sewing
• soft pastel (optional)
• black fabric marker pen (optional)

Pattern details:
• 39 pages
• over 60 step-by-step photos
• 16 video references included

Skill level:
Intermediate.

Pattern author: Olga Tseplyaeva