Crochet Rory the Lion

Leyla

2024-12-13 05:01:02

Crochet Rory the Lion is an adorable amigurumi project that brings joy and warmth to anyone who crafts it. With his fluffy mane and endearing expression, Rory will surely become a treasured companion for both children and adults alike. As you follow the crochet pattern, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment with each stitch, knowing that you're creating something special. Once Rory is complete, he'll make a charming addition to any nursery or living space, spreading smiles and cheer wherever he goes. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to bring this lovable lion to life – he's bound to brighten your day with his undeniable charm!

Yarn: (8ply / yarn weight #3 or #4)

30g / 90 yards of any tan/yellow double knit yarn
2g of rust / orange yarn
Scraps of black and white yarn

Hook:

4mm (US size G)

You will also need:

Yarn needle
Stitch marker
2 x 9mm black safety eyes
Polyester toy stuffing

Gauge:

4 dc/sc = 1 inch / 2.5 cm

Size:

Finished lion measures (from bottom to top of mane) = 4 inches / 10.5 cm

Stitch Guidance:

Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and pull through all loops.
Double Crochet/Single Crochet (dc/sc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Treble / Double Crochet (tr/dc): Yarn over, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
Double Crochet/Single Crochet 2 sts together (dc/sc2tog): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through three loops on hook.

Pattern Guidance:

All the parts of the lion are worked without joining using a stitch marker to keep track of the rounds. Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark start of round.

Pattern:

Body:

Rnd 1: With tan/yellow yarn; either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or ch 2, crochet 6 dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (6 sts).

Rnd 2: 2 dc/sc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: *1 dc/sc in next, 2 dc/sc in next st * repeat from * to * until the end of the rnd (18 sts).

Rnd 4: * 1 dc/sc in next 2 sts, 2 dc/sc in next st, * repeat from * to * until the end of the rnd (24 sts).

Rnd 5: * 1 dc/sc in next 3 sts, 2 dc/sc in next st, * repeat from * to * until the end of the rnd (30 sts).

Rnd 6 – 12: 1 dc/sc in each st around (30 sts).

Add your safety eyes in between rows 7 and 8 about 8 stitches apart.

Rnd 13: * 1 dc/sc in the next 3 sts, 1dc/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of rnd, begin to stuff your lion (24 sts).

Rnd 14: *1 dc/sc in the next 2 sts, 1dc/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of the rnd (18 sts).

Rnd 15: *1 dc/sc in the next st, 1dc/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of the rnd (12 sts).

Finish off stuffing the body

Rnd 16: *1dc/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of the rnd, cut thread leaving a long tail (6 sts)

Using your tail end and using your yarn needle sew the last 6 stitches closed, finish off and weave in ends.

Muzzle:

Rnd 1: With white yarn; either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or ch 2, crochet 6 dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (6 sts).

Rnd 2: * 3 dc/sc in the next st, 1 dc/sc in the next 2 sts * repeat from * to * once more (10 sts).

Rnd 3: 1 dc/sc in the next 2 sts, 3 dc/sc in the next st, 1 dc/sc in the next 4 sts, 3 dc/sc in the next st 1 dc/sc in the next 2 sts (14 sts).

Rnd 4: 1 dc/sc in each st around until end, finish off but leave a long tail for joining (14sts)

With black yarn embroider a nose and whiskers onto the muzzle (see photo below).
Sew nose into place between the eyes with the top edge of the nose just below row 9.

Mane:

Rnd 1: With rust / orange yarn 32 ch, sl st to join, ch 1 (doesn’t count as first dc/sc), 1 dc/sc in the same st as beginning 1 ch and in each st around until end, sl st the top of the first dc/sc to join (32 sts)

Rnd 2: *miss 1 st, 5 tr/dc in next, miss 1st, sl st to next st * repeat until you reach the last 8 sts., finish off but leave a long yarn tail for joining.

Sew main into place; about 1/4 inch apart from bottom of nose and edges of eyes. The 8 remaining sts should be placed at the bottom of your lion.

Feet (Make 2)

Rnd 2: *1 dc/sc in next, 2 dc/sc in next st * repeat from * to * until the end of the rnd (9 sts).

Rnd 3-5: 1 dc/sc in each st around until end, finish off but leave a yarn tail for joining (9 sts).

Sew the sides of the feet together then sew onto the front of your lion on rnd 13 approximately 0.25 inch / 1.5 cm apart.

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2024-12-13 05:01:02

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