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Ollie the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Ollie the Lion Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Ollie the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, lovable lion amigurumi named Ollie with a ruffled mane and textured tail ruffles. It uses cotton yarn and includes full round-by-round instructions for every piece. The pattern features clear assembly notes and photos to guide you through finishing and sewing the parts together.

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

You will make the head, body, arms, legs, ears, mane and a decorative ruffled tail, with clear placement instructions. The finished Ollie measures approximately 16 cm tall when made with the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Ollie the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple amigurumi techniques with a charming, textured mane that gives Ollie so much personality. I enjoy designing small projects that finish quickly yet look exceptional, and Ollie fits that perfectly. The ruffled tail adds a playful touch that makes each finished lion feel special and handcrafted. I also love that the pattern includes detailed photos and clear placement notes so you can sew the pieces together with confidence.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different looks; change the mane color to create playful or realistic lions.

I often use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, cuddlier Ollie that is perfect for little hands.

If you want a tiny keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to shrink the project down.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully washable toy or for a softer baby-safe version.

Try making the mane longer or shorter by adjusting the number of chain stitches in Round 1 of the mane for different textures.

For a different tail, experiment with pom-poms or tufted yarn instead of the ruffled tail for added variety.

I add wire to the tail or limbs for posability when I want a display piece that can be posed gently.

Consider embroidering eyebrows or freckles to give Ollie a unique expression and personality.

I like to change the nose color or use a small felt triangle glued and stitched in place for a different finish.

Make a family set in different colorways and sizes—it's a lovely gift idea and a fun way to practice customization.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can lead to miscounted stitches and shaping errors; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Forgetting to stuff pieces as you go causes uneven shapes and lumps at the end; stuff gradually and evenly while shaping each part for a smooth finish. ✗ Using a much larger or smaller hook than recommended will change the size and tension of the toy; swatch and match the gauge or adjust the hook to get similar fabric density. ✗ Closing openings without flattening properly can leave gaps or puckering; flatten pieces and stitch through both layers neatly to secure a smooth closure. ✗ Pulling yarn ends too short when finishing prevents secure sewing later; leave a long tail where the pattern requests it so you can sew parts firmly in place.

Ollie the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Ollie the Lion with this charming crochet pattern. You'll enjoy clear step-by-step rounds, photo guidance, and playful details like a ruffled mane and tail. Perfect for gifting or decorating, this pattern results in a sweet handmade companion with plenty of personality. Gather your yarn and hook and start stitching Ollie today!

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Ollie the Lion Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100% combed and mercerised cotton Schachenmayr Catania Originals (50 g, 125 m) - main color (Color Code 0404)
  • 02
    100% combed and mercerised cotton Schachenmayr Catania Originals (50 g, 125 m) - mane/tail color (Color Code 0437)
  • 03
    Embroidery thread for nose (small amount)
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing (amount as needed)
  • 05
    One pair of 6 mm safety eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.20 mm (or a hook that fits your yarn)
  • 02
    One pair of 6 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch marker
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 07
    Embroidery needle/thread for nose

Progress Tracker

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— ARMS :

Round 1 :

5sc in a mr (5)

Round 2 :

2sc in all sts around (10)

Round 3-19 :

(17rnds) Sc in all sts around (10)

Round 20 :

Flatten the piece and close the opening by making sc stitches through both layers of remaining sts (5)

Infos :

** Crochet the second arm in the same way. ** DO NOT stuff the arms.

— FEET AND LEGS :

Info :

** Start with color code 0437

Round 1 :

5sc in a mr (5)

Round 2 :

2sc in all sts around (10)

Round 3 :

(1sc,1inc)- 5 times (15)

Round 4 :

(2sc,1inc)- 5 times (20)

Round 5 :

(3sc,1inc)- 5 tekrar (25)

Round 6 :

(4sc,1inc)- 5 times (30)

Round 7 :

WORK BLO: Scin all sts around (30)

Info :

** Change to Color Code 0404

Round 8-10 :

(3 rnds) Sc in all sts around (30)

Round 11 :

9sc, 6dec, 9sc (24)

Round 12 :

9sc, 3dec, 9sc (21)

Round 13 :

8sc, 2dec, 7sc, 1dec (18)

Round 14-19 :

(6 rnds) Sc in all sts around (18)

Round 20 :

Flatten the piece and close the opening by making sc stitches through both layers of remaining sts (9)

Infos :

** Crochet the second piece in the same way. ** Sew the legs between Round 9 and 10 on the body. Please look through the pictures below 😊

— BODY :

Round 1 :

6sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in all sts around (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc,1inc)- 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc,1inc)- 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc,1inc)- 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc,1inc)- 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc,1inc)- 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc,1inc)- 6 times (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc,1inc)- 6 times (54)

Round 10-18 :

(9 rnds) Sc in all sts around (54)

Round 19 :

11sc, (1dec,4sc x 5 times), 1dec, 11sc (48)

Round 20 :

Sc in all sts around (48)

Round 21 :

11sc, (1dec,3sc x 5 times), 1dec, 10sc (42)

Round 22 :

Sc in all sts around (42)

Round 23 :

11sc, (1dec,2sc x 5 times), 1dec, 9sc (36)

Round 24 :

Sc in all sts around (36)

Round 25 :

11sc, (1dec,1sc x 5 times), 1dec, 8sc (30)

Round 26 :

Sc in all sts around (30)

Round 27 :

(3sc,1dec)- 6 times (24)

Round 28-29 :

(2 rnds) Sc in all sts around (24)

Info :

** Break the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

— HEAD :

Round 1 :

7sc in a mr (7)

Round 2 :

2sc in all sts around (14)

Round 3 :

(1sc,1inc)- 7 times (21)

Round 4 :

(2sc,1inc)- 7 times (28)

Round 5 :

(3sc,1inc)- 7 times (35)

Round 6 :

(4sc,1inc)- 7times (42)

Round 7 :

(5sc,1inc)- 7 times (49)

Round 8 :

(6sc,1inc)- 7 times (56)

Round 9 :

(7sc,1inc)- 7 times (63)

Round 10-22 :

(13 rnds) Sc in all sts around (63)

Round 23 :

(7sc,1dec)- 7 times (56)

Round 24 :

(6sc,1dec)- 7 times (49)

Round 25 :

(5sc,1dec)- 7 times (43)

Round 26 :

(4sc,1dec)- 7 times (35)

Round 27 :

(3sc,1dec)- 7 times (28)

Round 28 :

(5sc,1dec)- 4 times (24)

Info :

** Break the yarn short and fasten off.We will not use this end to sew.

Info :

NOTE: Insert the safety eyes between Round 16 and 17 with a distance of 13 sts (visible 10 sts) 😊

— EARS :

Round 1 :

6sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in all sts around (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc,1inc)- 6 times (18)

Round 4-5 :

(2 rnds) Sc in all sts around (18)

Round 6 :

(1sc,1dec)- 6 times (12)

Round 7 :

6dec (6)

Infos :

** DO NOT stuff the ears. ** Sew the ears between rounds 6 and 8. Please look through the pictures below.

— MANE :

Round 1 :

Ch64 and and join with a sl st into the first ch st to form a ring.

Round 2 :

Ch2; 3dc in each st around and sl st into the first st of the round.

Round 3 :

Ch2; 1hdc in each st around and sl st into the first st of the round.

Round 4 :

Ch3 and 1sc into the same st that we made sl st, (3sc, ch3 and 1sc into the same st) repeat until the end of the round.

Info :

** Break the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

— TAIL :

Round 1 :

6sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work BLO; sc in all sts around (12)

Round 3 :

Work BLO; (1sc,1inc)- 6 times (18)

Round 4-5 :

(2 rnds) Work BLO; Sc in all sts around (18)

Round 6 :

Work BLO; (1sc,1dec)- 6 times (12)

Round 7 :

Work BLO; (1dec)- 6 times (6)

Round 8-27 :

(20 rnds) Sc in all sts around (6)

Info :

**Break the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

— RUFFLES OF THE TAIL :

Infos :

** Using the yarn with color code 0437; starting from the second round of the tail and using the remaining loops of sts (we will work into the BLO sts between Rounds 2 and 7 of the tail): work 2hdc in each st between Round 2 and 7 (including Round 7) After completing hdc sts, ch2 and turn, this time we will work 3dc sts into each hdc st from the previous rounds. ** Sew the tail between Round 11 and 12 on the body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the safety eyes between Round 16 and 17 of the head with a distance of 13 sts (visible 10 sts) before closing the head.
  • Sew the legs to the bottom of the body between Round 9 and 10, spacing them evenly and securing firmly.
  • Sew the ears between rounds 6 and 8 on the head, positioning symmetrically as shown in the photos.
  • Sew the tail between Round 11 and 12 on the body, aligning the tail base with the center back.
  • Attach the mane to the head using the long tail left after making the mane, sewing evenly around the head opening.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not forget to stuff the pieces as you move forward to maintain even shaping and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Use stitch markers or a piece of yarn to follow the rounds neatly and keep your place while crocheting.
  • 💡Break the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing where indicated so you can attach pieces securely.
  • 💡Do not stuff small items like ears and arms as instructed to keep correct shape and sewing ease.

Ollie the Lion is a sweet little amigurumi designed to bring smiles and cozy vibes to any shelf or nursery. The ruffled mane and textured tail add playful character and charm to each handmade piece. Make a set in different colors for a delightful gift collection. 🧶🧡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Ollie the Lion will be approximately 16 cm tall from ears to toe when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but the finished size will vary; adjust your hook accordingly and check overall density for stuffing and assembly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with magic ring, increases, decreases and working in the BLO is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish Ollie in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and the speed at which you work.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Insert the safety eyes between Round 16 and 17 of the head with a distance of 13 sts (visible 10 sts), as noted in the pattern.