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Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through creating Alan, a detailed lion amigurumi with a posable personality. You will learn how to seamlessly change colors for his snout and t-shirt, shape his limbs for a natural look, and create a voluminous mane using a latch-hook style technique. The instructions include specific details for left and right limbs to ensure a professional finish.

Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The finished lion stands tall at 30cm and features embroidered details like claws and a nose that bring his face to life. The pattern includes tips for sculpting the face to give Alan a sweet, expressive gaze.

Why You'll Love This Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because Alan has such a gentle and sophisticated personality that shines through his design. The process of creating his mane is surprisingly therapeutic, and styling his 'haircut' at the end allows you to give him a unique look that is all his own. The color transitions in the t-shirt make the crocheting process fun and engaging, preventing it from ever feeling repetitive. Plus, the way the head is sculpted around the eyes gives him a soulful expression that makes him an instant favorite.

Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how customizable Alan's outfit is! You can easily swap the Light Turquoise and Aquamarine Green for any colors to match a specific theme or favorite sports team colors.

Want a different look for the mane? Try using loop stitches directly on the head instead of attaching strands if you prefer a crochet-only texture, or use a fuzzy novelty yarn for a softer, cloud-like mane.

You can also adjust the size of your lion by simply changing your yarn weight and hook size. A bulky velvet yarn would make a massive, huggable Alan perfect for a nursery centerpiece!

I personally enjoy adding small accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf or a backpack to give him even more character and a backstory of a traveling adventurer.

Don't forget the facial expression—the placement of the embroidered nose and the indentation of the eyes play a huge role. Play around with the spacing to make him look sleepy, surprised, or extra happy!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not staggering the color changes on the legs and arms can lead to visible jogging; add extra stitches as instructed to keep changes at the back. ✗ Overstuffing the mane area before attaching the hair can make the head too heavy; ensure the head is firmly stuffed but the mane is added carefully. ✗ Pulling the yarn too tight when switching colors on the snout will distort the shape; keep the floating strands loose inside the work. ✗ Cutting the mane yarn too short initially limits your styling options; cut strands longer than needed and trim them down gradually.

Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Alan, a charming and stylish lion who is ready to become your new best friend. Standing approximately 30cm tall, Alan features a magnificent mane made from soft wool and wears a colorful striped t-shirt that adds a touch of whimsy to his character. This intermediate-level project uses colorwork techniques to create his distinctive snout and outfit, making him a rewarding project for crocheters looking to refine their skills.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Alan the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Semi-thick cotton yarn (8/6) or DK weight in Camel
  • 02
    Semi-thick cotton yarn (8/6) or DK weight in Natural
  • 03
    Semi-thick cotton yarn (8/6) or DK weight in Aquamarine Green
  • 04
    Semi-thick cotton yarn (8/6) or DK weight in Light Turquoise
  • 05
    Brown yarn for embroidering nose and claws
  • 06
    Acrylic wool (like cashmilon 4/7) in Camel color for the mane (approx 60g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25mm or 2.5mm
  • 02
    Black safety eyes size 8mm or 10mm
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 04
    Sewing needle
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Pins

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— Head :

Info :

Start with the snout in Natural color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(3 inc, 6 sc) x 2 (24)

Round 5 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 3, 6 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 3, 6 sc (30)

Round 6 :

(1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 6 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 6 sc (36)

Info :

From R7 to R10 add the Camel color. The stitches in camel must stay centered.

Round 7 :

12 sc in natural, 6 sc in camel, 18 sc in natural (36)

Round 8 :

11 sc in natural, 8 sc in camel, 17 sc in natural (36)

Round 9 :

10 sc in natural, 10 sc in camel, 16 sc in natural (36)

Round 10 :

9 sc in natural, 12 sc in camel, 15 sc in natural (36)

Info :

Cut the natural yarn. From now on continue in Camel color.

Round 11 :

10 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 6, 14 sc (42)

Round 12 :

42 sc (42)

Round 13 :

10 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 6, 14 sc (48)

Round 14 :

10 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x 6, 14 sc (54)

Round 15 :

(1 inc, 8 sc) x 6 (60)

Round 16-25 :

60 sc (60)

Round 26 :

(1 dec, 8 sc) x 6 (54)

Round 27 :

54 sc (54)

Round 28 :

(1 dec, 7 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 29 :

48 sc (48)

Round 30 :

(1 dec, 6 sc) x 6 (42)

Info :

Place the eyes on the 2nd Round counting from the last Round in natural color (approx between R11-R12 area relative to color change), with 9 or 10 stitches of separation.

Round 31 :

(1 dec, 5 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 32 :

(1 dec, 4 sc) x 6 (30)

Info :

Fill with polyfiber.

Round 33 :

(1 dec, 3 sc) x 6 (24)

Round 34 :

(1 dec, 2 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 35 :

(1 dec, 1 sc) x 6 (12)

Info :

Finish filling the snout and head tightly. Close with 1 sl st, hide the thread and cut.

— Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Use Camel color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 4-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(1 dec, 7 sc) x 2 (16)

Info :

Close with 1 sl st and leave a thread to sew. Ears do not get filled.

— Body :

Info :

Start with Camel color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(1 inc, 3 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(1 inc, 4 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(1 inc, 5 sc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(1 inc, 6 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(1 inc, 7 sc) x 6 (54)

Round 10-14 :

54 sc (54)

Info :

Change to t-shirt color (Light Turquoise).

Round 15-19 :

54 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(1 dec, 7 sc) x 6 (48)

Info :

Change to Aquamarine Green.

Round 21-22 :

48 sc (48)

Round 23 :

(1 dec, 6 sc) x 6 (42)

Round 24-25 :

42 sc (42)

Round 26 :

(1 dec, 5 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 27-28 :

36 sc (36)

Round 29 :

(1 dec, 4 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 30-31 :

30 sc (30)

Round 32 :

(1 dec, 3 sc) x 6 (24)

Round 33-34 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Close with 1 sl st and leave a long thread to sew. Fill the body with plenty of polyfiber.

— Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

Start with Natural color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(1 inc, 3 sc) x 6 (30)

Info :

Change to Camel color.

Round 6-9 :

30 sc (30)

Round 10 :

9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc (24)

Round 11 :

8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (20)

Round 12 :

8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc (18)

Round 13-14 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Fill the base of the leg with polyfiber.

Round 15 :

(1 dec, 7 sc) x 2 (16)

Round 16-17 :

16 sc (16)

Round 18 :

1 dec, 14 sc (15)

Round 19-24 :

15 sc (15)

Round 25 :

(1 dec, 3 sc) x 3 (12)

Info :

Continue filling the leg up to R23 approx. The last 2 rounds remain unfilled. Suggestion: Knit 2 or 3 sc extras for the left leg when finished R25 and 7 or 8 sc for the right leg before closing.

Round 26 :

Close by flattening both sides and unite every pair of stitches with 1 sc (approx 6 sc). Cut yarn leaving a long thread.

— Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Start with Natural color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 (24)

Info :

Change to Camel color.

Round 5-8 :

24 sc (24)

Round 9 :

6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)

Round 10 :

6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)

Round 11 :

15 sc (15)

Round 12 :

(1 dec, 3 sc) x 3 (12)

Info :

Fill the base with polyfiber.

Round 13-21 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Knit 1 sc extra for the left arm and 2 or 3 sc extras for the right one to align color change. Change to t-shirt color (Light Turquoise).

Round 22-23 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Change to Aquamarine Green.

Round 24-25 :

12 sc (12)

Round 26 :

(1 dec, 4 sc) x 2 (10)

Info :

Knit 2 sc extras for the left arm and 6 sc for the right one. Fill arm slightly (last 3 rounds unfilled).

Round 27 :

Close by flattening both sides and unite pairs with 1 sc (5 sc). Cut yarn leaving long thread.

— Tail :

Info :

Use Camel color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(1 dec, 2 sc) x 3 (9)

Round 6-19 :

9 sc (9)

Round 20 :

Flatten and knit 4 sc taking together the opposites.

Info :

Fill the base of the tail and then just a bit until half. Add hair to the tail: Cut wool threads approx 18cm long. Pass one through a stitch starting at R5, make a knot. Cover all spaces downwards and trim.

— Mane :

Info :

Use acrylic wool (Camel color). Cut strips approx 16-17cm long.

Step 1 :

Attach hairpieces using a crochet hook (latch hook method). Start at the inner border of the left ear, go behind the ears, across the back of the neck, and to the other ear.

Step 2 :

Add a second round of hair below the first to add volume.

Step 3 :

Delimit the face outline by placing hairpieces 6 or 7 stitches under the eyes, forming a diagonal going down for the beard/cheeks.

Step 4 :

Fill in the top of the head and back of the head. You don't need a strand in every single stitch due to the volume of the wool, but ensure no holes are visible.

Step 5 :

Styling: Tie back the hair behind ears. Trim the front/bangs just above the eyes. Release the rest and trim in layers to shape a balanced mane.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body approx 5 rounds from the end of the last round in natural color of the snout; ensure the body's color change remains at the back.
  • Attach the legs 3 rounds beneath the first round of the t-shirt, centering them on both sides of the body.
  • Sew the arms underneath the union of the head and the body, securing them with stitches under the arm for stability.
  • Attach the tail one round under the t-shirt at the back of the body.
  • Sew the ears onto the head approx on round 11 (counting from eye location) with 12 stitches of separation.
  • Embroider the nose starting from the 2nd round of the snout, covering the central 6 sc in a triangle shape.
  • Embroider 3 claws on each leg and arm using brown yarn, centered and spaced over 3 rounds.

Important Notes

  • 💡To give expression to the face, push the eyes inside a bit by passing a thread between them and tightening it before securing.
  • 💡The mane is the last step; ensure all sewing is done before attaching the wool hairpieces.
  • 💡When changing colors on the limbs, add the suggested extra stitches to ensure the color jog is hidden at the back.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly to maintain a good shape, especially the snout area.

This Alan the Lion pattern brings a classic wild animal to life with a modern, stylish twist! 🦁 The combination of amigurumi and latch-hook mane techniques makes for a fun challenge with a stunning result. Whether for a child's best friend or a shelf display, Alan is sure to roar his way into your heart. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size is the finished lion?

Alan is approximately 30cm tall if you use the suggested semi-thick cotton yarn and 2.25mm/2.5mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn for the mane?

Yes, you can use other yarns, but acrylic wool is recommended for the volume and brushed effect. Thicker yarn will create a more voluminous mane.

Do I need to stuff the ears?

No, the ears are folded and sewn flat; they do not require stuffing.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to color changes, shaping, and the mane technique, so some prior experience is recommended.