Bring the cunning and regal presence of Scar to life with this Amigurumi Scar crochet pattern! 🦁✨ With his sleek mane, piercing eyes, and unmistakable expression, this design captures the essence of the iconic Lion King villain in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a striking addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature throne or a dramatic pose to enhance Scar’s commanding personality. Choose classic deep oranges and blacks for an authentic look or experiment with bold hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed alongside Simba and Mufasa or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Scar is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary villain to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦁 Amigurumi Scar (Lion King) Crochet Pattern
Bring the iconic villain of Pride Rock to life with this fierce and regal Scar amigurumi pattern! Featuring a detailed mane, intense embroidered eyes, and a dignified lion’s posture, this crochet lion is perfect for fans of The Lion King.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Requires shaping, colorwork, embroidery, and layered assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30 cm (12 inches) long including tail, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted Weight Yarn:
- Golden Brown (Main body)
- Cream (Paws and muzzle)
- Dark Brown (Tail tuft and inner mane)
- Black (Eyebrows, scar detail, nose)
- White & Orange (Eyes)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Safety eyes or embroidered eyes (12 mm)
- Polyester stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Optional: craft wire for tail shape
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
🧍 Head
With golden brown:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–15. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
- (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff firmly. - dec x6 [6]
FO, close hole.
🐾 Body
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–20. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly and FO. Leave tail for sewing.
🐾 Front Legs (x2)
Start with cream:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12]
Change to golden brown:
6–14. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly. FO.
🐾 Back Legs (x2)
Start with cream:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18]
Change to golden brown:
6–12. sc around [18] - (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
14–16. sc around [12]
Stuff firmly. FO.
🦁 Tail
With golden brown:
- ch 20, sl st back along chain. FO.
With dark brown:
Attach a short fringe/tassel at end.
Sew securely to back of body.
🧔 Mane Strips (x30–40 pieces)
With dark brown yarn:
- ch 15, sl st back along chain. FO.
Make ~30 strands and sew radially around the face (starting at mid-head and circling the muzzle).
Layer for fullness and fluff texture.
🐽 Muzzle
With cream yarn:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12]
Flatten slightly. Stuff lightly and sew to lower front of head.
Embroider nose in black centered between eyes.
👁 Facial Details
- Eyes: Attach safety eyes or embroider intense orange/black eyes.
- Brows: Use black yarn to embroider bold upward-angled eyebrows.
- Scar: Stitch a red/brown scar line diagonally across left eye.
- Mouth: Embroider a snarl or neutral line with black yarn.
🦴 Assembly
- Attach head to front of body at a slight upward angle.
- Sew legs to underside of body: front legs forward, back legs angled backward.
- Attach tail to back.
- Sew on mane strips layer by layer.
- Add all facial embroidery last for accuracy.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Fluff the mane for volume.
- Slightly brush out yarn with a slicker brush if desired.
- Adjust eyebrow and eye angle for more expression.
This Scar amigurumi commands attention with his intense gaze and royal pose. Whether you’re recreating a Pride Rock scene or adding to your villain collection, this lion king is a bold statement piece for any crocheter! 🦁👑
