Amigurumi Sign of Leo: Crochet Zodiac Doll

Amigurumi Sign of Leo Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in yellow, orange, brown, and white
• Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (E)
• Black safety eyes (10 mm)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Brown embroidery thread for facial details

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

1. Head and Body:
   • Use yellow yarn to start with a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6 sts)
   • Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
   • Round 3: Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat around. (18 sts)
   • Continue increasing until you have 36 sts. Work even rounds to shape the round head, then decrease gradually. Stuff the head as you go.
   • For the body, continue from the head using the same yarn, maintaining a smaller circumference. Work in rounds, stuffing as you go, and taper towards the bottom.
2. Mane:
   • Using orange and brown yarn, create loops around the head to mimic a lion’s mane.
   • Attach the yarn and chain 5, sl st back into the same stitch. Repeat around the head to form a full, fluffy mane.
3. Ears (Make 2):
   • With yellow yarn, ch 4.
   • Round 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (3 sts)
   • Round 2: Inc in each st across. (6 sts)
   • Fasten off and attach ears to the sides of the head, partially hiding them under the mane.
4. Arms and Legs (Make 2 each):
   • Start with yellow yarn.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
   • Round 2: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
   • Stuff lightly and attach to the sides of the body.
5. Tail:
   • Use yellow yarn to ch 10.
   • Attach a small tuft of orange and brown yarn at the end to represent the lion’s tail tip.
6. Face Details:
   • Insert safety eyes above the nose area.
   • Use brown embroidery thread to create the nose and mouth, forming a small heart shape for the nose and a smile below.
7. Finishing:
   • Assemble all parts securely onto the body.
   • Embroider additional facial details, if desired, and add final touches to enhance the lion’s majestic look.

Completing the Amigurumi Sign of Leo results in a wonderfully unique crochet lion that symbolizes the Leo zodiac sign’s strength and charm. This project offers a fun challenge and a rewarding end product perfect for gifting or collecting.