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Amigurumi Lioness With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Lioness With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the regal and heartwarming world of amigurumi! 🦁✨ Today, I’m thrilled to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Lioness With Cub—a majestic and adorable duo perfect for wildlife lovers, family-themed décor enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and tender plush designs. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or new to the craft, this pattern will guide you step-by-step through creating a lioness radiating strength and grace alongside her playful cub, capturing the timeless bond of motherhood in the wild.

This design embraces natural, earthy tones, intricate textured details, and thoughtful shaping to bring a true-to-life presence to your amigurumi collection. Each stitch showcases both the regal elegance of the lioness and the sweet spirit of her cub, making this duo an exceptional addition to your handmade gallery or a cherished gift for someone special. So grab your hooks, select your favorite rich hues, and let’s embark on this wild crafting adventure together!

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🦁 Amigurumi Lioness with Cub Crochet Pattern

Create a heartwarming wildlife pair with this adorable lioness and cub amigurumi set. With a simple round face, floppy limbs, and cozy cuddles, this pair is perfect for nursery decor or handmade gifts.

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Involves basic shaping, simple assembly, and optional surface detail for the mane.

📏 Finished Sizes

  • Lioness: Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall

  • Cub: Approx. 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) tall

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • Color A: Light Brown (body)

    • Color B: White (muzzle)

    • Color C: Dark Brown (mane, optional for tail tip)

    • Color D: Black (embroidery)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm

  • Safety eyes: 8 mm for lioness, 6 mm for cub

  • Stuffing

  • Stitch markers

  • Yarn needle

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

🦁 Lioness Pattern

🧑‍🦱 Head (Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10
    – Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close hole and weave in.

🐽 Muzzle (Color B)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)

  4. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  5. sc around (18)
    FO, stuff lightly and sew to head.

Embroider nose with Color C or D in triangle shape. Use black to stitch a small line down to mouth.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
    Flatten and sew on top sides of the head.

🦁 Body (Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO, sew closed and attach to head.

🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)

  3. dec x6 (6)
    8–11. sc around (6)
    Stuff lightly, sew to body sides.

🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)

  3. dec x6 (6)
    8–11. sc around (6)
    Stuff and attach at the bottom of the body.

🦁 Tail (Color A + tip in Color C)

Ch 16

  1. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
    FO, attach a pom-pom or small round tuft with Color C at the end.

🐯 Cub Pattern

Follow same instructions but:

  • Use 6 mm eyes

  • Adjust head and body to only 5 rounds of 30 stitches max

  • Arms/legs: Only 8 rounds

  • Muzzle: Keep 12 sts around
    Sew all limbs and tail proportionally shorter for compact look.

🧷 Mane (for Male Lions)

With Color C:
Ch 25, turn, in each ch: (sc, hdc, dc) in same st
Repeat 4–6 strips, sew around the back of the head like a mane collar.

🧩 Assembly Order

  1. Sew muzzle and embroider nose and mouth.

  2. Attach eyes and ears to the head.

  3. Join head to body securely.

  4. Sew limbs and tail.

  5. Add mane (optional).

  6. Position cub in lap or seated in front for a display-ready look.

This cuddly lioness and her baby cub are perfect companions for storytelling, gifting, or wild safari decor! 🦁🧶


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