Materials List ​Yarns: ​Main Color (For the lion's body, head, and legs): Cotton amigurumi yarn in your choice of color (e.g., mustard yellow, tan, brown, or lilac). ​Mane & Tail Tip: Contrasting or matching mane yarn (furry, textured, or brushed yarn can also be used). ​Muzzle Patch & Inner Ears: Cream or white yarn. ​Crochet Hook: Appropriate for your yarn thickness (typically 2.0 mm or 2.2 mm). ​Safety Eyes: 8 mm or 10 mm black safety eyes. ​Embroidery: Black and pink embroidery thread (for the nose, mouth, and whiskers). ​Stuffing: Fiberfill (polyfil). ​Other: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker. ​1. Legs (Front and Back Legs - 4 Pieces) ​Note: Since this model is designed in a sitting posture, the legs are worked in cylindrical shapes. ​Magic ring into 6 SC (Single Crochet) (6 stitches) ​Round 2: Inc (increase - 2 SC in each st) in every stitch \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Round 3: (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 times \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Round 4: (2 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 times \rightarrow (24 stitches) ​Rounds 5–8: Even round - 24 SC (Maintain stitches for 4 rounds) ​Round 9: (2 SC, 1 Dec [decrease]) x 6 times \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Rounds 10–15: Even round - 18 SC (Work for 6 rounds, stuff firmly) ​Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

​2. Body ​The body starts from the bottom and is worked upwards. ​Magic ring into 6 SC (6 stitches) ​Round 2: Inc in every stitch \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Round 3: (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Round 4: (2 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (24 stitches) ​Round 5: (3 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (30 stitches) ​Round 6: (4 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (36 stitches) ​Round 7: (5 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (42 stitches) ​Round 8: (6 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (48 stitches) ​Rounds 9–16: Even round - 48 SC (Work for 8 rounds without increases/decreases) ​Round 17: (6 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (42 stitches) ​Rounds 18–19: Even round - 42 SC ​Round 20: (5 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (36 stitches) ​Rounds 21–22: Even round - 36 SC ​Round 23: (4 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (30 stitches) ​Rounds 24–25: Even round - 30 SC ​Round 26: (3 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (24 stitches) ​Round 27: Even round - 24 SC ​Stuff firmly with fiberfill and leave a long tail to attach to the head. ​3. Arms (2 Pieces) ​Magic ring into 6 SC (6 stitches) ​Round 2: (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 3 \rightarrow (9 stitches) ​Round 3: (2 SC, 1 Inc) x 3 \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Rounds 4–12: Even round - 12 SC (Work for 9 rounds) ​Stuff lightly, flatten the top opening, and crochet across both sides with SC to close. Leave a tail for sewing to the sides of the body.

​4. Head ​Magic ring into 6 SC (6 stitches) ​Round 2: Inc in every stitch \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Round 3: (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Round 4: (2 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (24 stitches) ​Round 5: (3 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (30 stitches) ​Round 6: (4 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (36 stitches) ​Round 7: (5 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (42 stitches) ​Round 8: (6 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (48 stitches) ​Round 9: (7 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (54 stitches) ​Rounds 10–18: Even round - 54 SC (Work 9 rows straight) ​Placing the eyes: Insert safety eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving about 8–9 stitches between them. ​Round 19: (7 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (48 stitches) ​Round 20: (6 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (42 stitches) ​Round 21: (5 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (36 stitches) ​Round 22: (4 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (30 stitches) ​Round 23: (3 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (24 stitches) ​Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill. ​Round 24: (2 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Round 25: (1 SC, 1 Dec) x 6 \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Round 26: 6 Dec \rightarrow (6 stitches). Pull closed and weave in the end. ​5. Muzzle / Snout Patch (Cream/White Yarn) ​Chain 6: ​Round 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 4 SC, 3 SC in the last chain, working down the opposite side of the chain: 3 SC, 1 Inc \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Round 2: 1 Inc, 3 SC, 3 Inc, 3 SC, 2 Inc \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Round 3: (1 SC, 1 Inc), 3 SC, (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 3, 3 SC, (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 2 \rightarrow (24 stitches) ​Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin right below the eyes. Embroider a triangular nose, mouth line, and whiskers using black thread.

​6. Ears (2 Pieces) ​Magic ring into 6 SC (using main color) ​Round 2: Inc in every stitch \rightarrow (12 stitches) ​Round 3: (1 SC, 1 Inc) x 6 \rightarrow (18 stitches) ​Rounds 4–5: Even round - 18 SC ​Fold flat and sew across the bottom edge, then attach symmetrically to the upper sides of the head. ​7. Mane (Fluffy / Ruffled Part) ​For the fluffy, signature lion mane, you can choose one of two popular methods: ​Crocheted Ruffle/Bobble Method: Create a foundation chain or loop base around the back of the head and neck. Work multiple double crochets (e.g., 3–4 DC or bobble stitches) into each stitch to create a thick, wavy, ruffled layer. ​Latch-Hook / Fringe Method: Work a foundation chain ring around the head, then attach strands of mane yarn individually using latch-hook or fringe knots, and brush/fluff them out if using brushed yarn. ​8. Tail ​Magic ring into 5 SC ​Work straight 5 SC until the tail reaches your desired length (approx. 12–15 rounds). ​Add a small yarn tassel or pom-pom to the tip, and sew the base to the lower back of the body.

Assembly Order ​Prepare the Body: Ensure the body base is stuffed evenly so it sits stably. ​Limbs: Sew the bottom legs symmetrically to the lower sitting area of the body. Then, attach the arms to the upper sides. ​Facial Details: Pin the muzzle patch below the eyes and sew it on. Embroider the nose and whiskers. ​Ears: Attach the ears to the top of the head, aligned with the mane. ​Mane: Create or attach the mane around the back and sides of the head. ​Attaching Head to Body: Firmly sew the remaining stitches of the head to the top opening of the body using secure darning techniques so the head remains stable. ​Tail: Fasten the tail to the lower rear side of the body.