Roaringly Festive: Your Adorable Crochet Christmas Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this irresistibly cute crochet Christmas Lion! This amigurumi pattern will guide you in creating a festive little lion, complete with a Santa hat, cozy scarf, and snowy mane. Perfect for a unique handmade gift or a delightful addition to your own holiday decor, this pattern promises a fun and rewarding crafting experience for all skill levels.

Craft a Cherished Holiday Keepsake

There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a handmade gift, and this Christmas Lion is sure to become a beloved keepsake. Imagine the joy of gifting this adorable creation to a loved one, or the delight of seeing it bring a touch of playful holiday spirit to your home. Each stitch is woven with love, making this amigurumi more than just a toy – it’s a memory in the making.

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Crochet Pattern: Roaringly Festive: Your Adorable Crochet Christmas Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Tawny Orange (A), Cream/Beige (B), Red (C), Forest Green (D), White (E)
3.0mm crochet hook
8mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Small gold bell
Two small white snowflake buttons/appliqués
Small red decorative beads (approx. 6-8)
Embroidery floss in Pink (G) for cheeks

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: invisible decrease (sc2tog)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row

Instructions

Important Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Head (Color A: Tawny Orange)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R12: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 6 stitches apart.
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing firmly.
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R17: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the hole and weave in end.

Muzzle (Color B: Cream/Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew onto the head below the eyes.

Nose (Embroider with Color C: Red)

Using red yarn, embroider a triangular nose shape onto the top center of the muzzle, then create a vertical line downwards from the tip of the triangle.

Ears (Make 2) (Color A: Tawny Orange & Color B: Cream/Beige)

Outer Ear (Color A):

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
FO, leave a tail for sewing.

Inner Ear (Color B):

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
FO, leave a tail. Sew the inner ear to the center of the outer ear. Attach ears to the head on R8-R9, about 6-7 stitches from the top center.

Mane (Color A: Tawny Orange)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly: Attach the mane to the head, centering it around the face. The fluffy appearance can be achieved by using a brushed yarn, or by taking a yarn needle and gently brushing out the strands of a regular yarn after stitching. Embellish the mane with white snowflake buttons/appliqués and red decorative beads, as pictured.

Body (Color B: Cream/Beige)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R12: sc around (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing firmly.
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing and sew the opening closed, then attach body to head.

Legs (Make 4) (Color A: Tawny Orange)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-R6: sc around (9)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew the legs to the bottom of the body.

Santa Hat (Color C: Red & Color E: White)

Using Color C (Red):
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: sc around (6)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R5: sc around (8)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
R7: sc around (10)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
R9: sc around (12)
Switch to Color E (White):
R10: sc around (12)
R11: sc around (12)
Sl st, FO. Weave in ends. Attach a small gold bell to the tip of the red hat. Sew the hat to the top of the lion’s head.

Scarf (Color D: Forest Green & Color C: Red)

Using Color D (Forest Green): Ch 30 (or desired length).
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.
R2-R3: sc across (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Switch to Color C (Red):
R4: sc across (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Switch to Color D (Forest Green):
R5-R6: sc across (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Switch to Color C (Red):
R7: sc across (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Switch to Color D (Forest Green):
R8-R9: sc across (29 sc). Ch 1, turn.
FO, weave in ends. Tie the scarf around the lion’s neck.

Finishing Touches

Using pink embroidery floss, embroider small blush marks on the cheeks below the eyes.
Optionally, use white embroidery floss or paint to add small highlight dots to the safety eyes for extra sparkle.