Make a lovable Alan the Lion amigurumi with this clear, photo-rich crochet pattern. Youll work in spiral rounds to create a cuddly toy with a fluffy mane and charming details. The pattern includes full instructions for head, body, limbs, tail, mane, and assembly so you can finish a complete handmade friend.
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— Head :
R1 :
Make 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R3 :
(1 inc, 1 sc) x6 (18)
R5 :
(1 inc, 1 sc) x3, 6sc (1 inc, 1 sc) x3, 6sc (30)
R6 :
(1 inc, 2sc) x3, 6sc, (1 inc, 2sc) x3, 6sc (36)
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From R7 to R10 add the camel color like this: Img.1 Img.2 Img.3
R7 :
12sc in natural, 6sc in camel, 18sc in natural (36) Img.1
R8 :
11sc in natural, 8sc in camel, 17sc in natural (36) Img.2
R9 :
10sc in natural, 10sc in camel, 16sc in natural (36)
R10 :
9sc in natural, 12sc in camel, 15sc in natural (36)
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These stitches in camel must stay centered. Img.3
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Recommendations: In order to make these changes of color I didn't cut the yarn. I only took the precaution to let them loose in order that the knit won't stay tense and then adjusted the threads when doing the change of color. I have had hiding the camel color while knitting the round. Img.4 y 5
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From now on we will continue in camel color. Cut the natural yarn.
R11 :
10sc, (1 inc, 1sc) x6, 14sc (42)
R13 :
10sc, (1 inc, 2sc) x6, 14sc (48)
R14 :
10sc, (1 inc, 3sc) x6, 14sc (54)
R15 :
(1 inc, 8sc) x6 (60)
R16 to R25 :
60sc (60) 10 rounds
R26 :
(1 dec, 8sc) x6 (54)
R28 :
(1 dec, 7sc) x6 (48)
R30 :
(1 dec, 6sc) x6 (42)
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Place the eyes on the 2nd R counting from the last R in natural color and with 9 or 10 stitches of separation. Img.6 y 7
R31 :
(1 dec, 5sc) x6 (36)
R32 :
(1 dec, 4sc) x6 (30)
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Fill with polyfiber.
R33 :
(1 dec, 3sc) x6 (24)
R34 :
(1 dec, 2sc) x6 (18)
R35 :
(1 dec, 1sc) x6 (12)
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Finish filling the snout and the head tightly before closing. The head must be in good shape. Close with 1 sl sc, hide the thread and cut.
— Embroider the nose :
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Start from the 2nd round from the center of the magic ring and take in the central 6sc. Cover the triangle completely with various stitches, make one or two horizontal stitches and finally embroider the vertical line.
— Ears x2 :
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Use the camel color.
R1 :
6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R4 to R6 :
18sc (18) 3 rounds
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Close with 1 sl st and leave a thread to sew. Ears don't get filled. Sew the ears onto the head approx on round 11, counting from the eyes location and with 12 stitches of separation.
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The mane will be the last step we will do, once we have finished sewing all parts.
— Body :
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Start with the camel color.
R1 :
Make 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
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Change to t-shirt color (light turquoise)
R15 to R19 :
54sc (54) 10 rounds
R20 :
(1 dec, 7sc) x6 (48)
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(there are 6 rounds in light turquoise) Change to aquamarine green
R21 and R22 :
48sc (48) 2 rounds
R23 :
(1 dec, 6sc) x6 (42)
R24 and R25 :
42sc (42) 2 rounds
R26 :
(1 dec, 5sc) x6 (36)
R27 and R28 :
36sc (36) 2 rounds
R29 :
(1 dec, 4sc) x6 (30)
R30 and R31 :
30sc (30) 2 rounds
R32 :
(1 dec, 3sc) x6 (24)
R33 and R34 :
24sc (24) 2 rounds
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Close with 1 sl st and leave a long thread to sew. Fill the body with quite polyfiber.
— Legs x2 :
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We start with natural color.
R1 :
Make 6sc in a magic ring (6)
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Change to camel color
R6 to R9 :
30sc (30) 4 rounds
R10 :
9sc, 6 dec, 9sc (24)
R11 :
8sc, 4 dec, 8sc (20)
R12 :
8sc, 2 dec, 8sc (18)
R13 and R14 :
18sc (18) 2 rounds
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Fill the base of the leg with polyfiber.
R15 :
(1 dec, 7sc) x2 (16)
R16 and R17 :
16sc (16) 2 rounds
R19 to R24 :
15sc (15) 6 rounds
R25 :
(1 dec, 3sc) x3 (12)
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Continue filling the leg up to the R23 approx. These last 2 rounds remain unfilled.
R26 :
Close by flattening both sides the knit and unite every pair of stitches with 1 sc. You should have 6sc.
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Cut the yarn keeping a long thread to sew.
— Arms x2 :
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We start with natural color.
R1 :
Make 6sc in a magic ring (6)
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Change to camel color.
R5 to R8 :
24sc (24) 4 rounds
R10 :
6sc, 3 dec, 6sc (15)
R12 :
(1 dec, 3sc) x3 (12)
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Fill the base with polyfiber.
R13 to R21 :
12sc (12) 9 rounds
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Knit 1 sc extra for the left arm and 2 or 3 sc extras for the right one. Make sure that the changing of color from natural to camel stays in line.
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Change to t-shirt color (light turquoise)
R22 and R23 :
12sc (12) 2 rounds
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Change to aquamarine green color
R24 to R25 :
12sc (12) 2 rounds
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Knit 2 sc extras for the left arm and 6 sc for the right one as same as the legs, the color changing will be better and not seen in front.
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Fill the arm with a bit of polyfiber. The last 3 rounds remain unfilled.
R27 :
Close by flattening both sides the knit and unite every pair of stitches with 1 sc. You should have 5 sc.
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Cut the yarn leaving a long thread to sew.
— Tail :
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Crochet in camel color as follows:
R1 :
6 sc in a magic ring (6)
R3 and R4 :
12sc (12) 2 rounds
R6 to R19 :
9sc (9) 14 rounds
R20 :
Flatten and knit 4 sc taking together the opposites.
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Fill the base of the tail and then just a bit until half. It must be light. Do not put any polyfiber at the superior part.
— Lets put the hair to the tail like this:
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Cut wool threads of approx 18 cm long.
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With the help of the crochet hook pass one through one stitch starting at the R5 of the tail.
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Make a knot of 1 round only and adjust to ensure.
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Repeat this all the way through the round.
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Continue adding threads downwards covering all spaces.
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Finally cut as long as you like. You may model the hair as you wish.
— Assembling :
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1. We will start by sewing the head onto the body. The body's color changing must remain on the back. Use pins to set the head and make sure the eyes to be placed in the center and at the front. We will use the remaining body's thread. Use the sewing needle with it and follow these steps. Note:For the assembling of the different parts there are images of another lion included.
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The head is centered and resting over the body approx 5 rounds from the end of the last round in natural color from the snout. Img.1 Done!
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2. Now let's sew the legs. The legs are placed 3 rounds beneath the first round of the t-shirt. Use the pins in order to center them both sides of the body and placed at the same distance. I also make a couple stitches at the inferior part for more insurance, although they are perfectly sewed when the legs are closed with 1 round of sc. Img2
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They should be like this.
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3. The arms are placed underneath the union of the head and the body. As same as we did with the legs, we will make a couple stitches under the arm.
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4. We will sew the tail one round under the t-shirt.
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5. We will embroider Alans claws. We can do it at this point or after making the mane. You may use embroidery yarn, wool or a thinner yarn in brown. Every leg and arm have 3 claws. They must be centered. Place each one with 3 stitches of separation taking over 3 rounds in total, as shown on the images.
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6. Finally we will do the lion's mane.
— Mane :
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Important considerations: We will use cashmilon wool for the mane. I chose a camel color, similar to Alan's body. The mane is not difficult to make, it takes time and patience. Which is most laborious and for that you should be careful are the hairpieces cut. We will do it at the very end, once we've finished placing all hairpieces. The mane must be neat and with a nice shape. I suggest you cut bit little and go retouching the length if necessary. Do this various number of times until is done as you like. I made a fringe, which I have had cut just above the eyas and have demarcated the face in similar length. I like the expression on the face when the hair has movement and it is not that short. It is on your personal taste, anyways. Use the crochet hook to put the hairpieces.
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In order to begin, cut strips approx 16 or 17 cm long. I use my hand's palm wirth to measure by spinning the wool around it and cutted in series.
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Start placing the hairpiece at the inner border of the left ear, just on the round where the ears were sewed.
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It's very important not to keep holes or any visible stitch. Cover all spaces and reach the back of the neck, adjusting every hairpiece.
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Now continue where you started going to the other side and complete the round. The first row is ready.
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We will do the second round in order to make it with more volume. Start on the lower round at the center and do not leave any free space as shown on the Img 1.
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Then repeat the same on the other side and complete the round.
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Let's delimitate the outline of the face and the beard. Start approx 6 or 7 stitches under the eyes line, as shown on Img 2. Continue forming up a diagonal going down, trying to distribute the hairpieces. Repeat the same on the other side.
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Cover the triangle formed after doing the head's delimitation. Img 4. You may add some hairpieces at the inferior part of the beard. Img 5.
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Let's put another line of hairpieces between the ears as shown on the Img 6. If you prefer add a few more hairpieces at the little space left between the ears in order to cover any visible holes. Img 7 and 8.
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From now on we will complete the head. It can be done two ways: You may continue placing the hairpieces in circular way, following the rounds direction or do as follows: Divide the head in two with a hairpiece line (Img 9) and complete one of the halves. Then repeat the same on the other half.
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At this point there's no need to put hairpieces for every stitch, because since we're using wool the mane will look voluminous. I recommend you put them stitch by stitch behind the ears, up to the back of the head. Seen on the side there must not be any holes (Img 10 and 11)
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Now finish styling and trim the mane to shape as you like. Suggestions for the haircut: split and tie all the hairpieces behind the ears with the help of a hair tie and start cutting the front, the sides and the beard. Use a sharp pair of scissors in order to make easier the task. Cut little by little until you reach the desired balanced mane.
Assembly Instructions
- Sew the head onto the body using the remaining body thread; center the head so it rests approx 5 rounds from the end of the last natural-color round on the snout, pin in place and sew securely.
- Position the legs 3 rounds beneath the first round of the t-shirt, centering them on both sides of the body with equal spacing; sew and add a couple of extra stitches at the inferior part for reinforcement.
- Attach the arms underneath the union of the head and body, mirroring the leg placement; make a couple of stitches under each arm to secure them.
- Sew the tail one round under the t-shirt and leave the end with hairpieces as described, making sure the tail is lightly stuffed at the base only.
- Embroider the claws on each leg and arm using brown yarn or embroidery yarn; place 3 claws centered with 3 stitches of separation over 3 rounds.
- Add the mane last: place and knot hairpieces row by row covering all spaces, then trim and shape for a neat appearance.
Important Notes
- 💡Always use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and color-change positions to maintain symmetry throughout the project.
- 💡Stuff parts gradually and firmly but not too tightly to preserve the shape; overstuffing can distort curves and seams.
- 💡Pin pieces in position before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry, then sew securely with a yarn needle.
This charming Alan the Lion pattern creates a cuddly, handmade friend with lots of personality and a lush mane. Its mix of cotton body and wool mane gives beautiful texture and a finished look youll be proud to gift or display. Follow the step-by-step instructions and photos for a polished result. 🧶🦁
