Lion crochet pattern. Lion snuggler. Lion lovey with knotted legs

Looking for a plush friend that is the perfect size for all the little ones in your life? This lion named Ludwig to cuddle and to take with everywhere. Made with chenille yarn/blanket yarn this plush animial is a great baby toy both for girls and boys.

This mini lion snuggler is the best size for small hands. Designed as a hybrid between a lovey and a stuffed animal the body is unstuffed to give the perfect amount of squishiness for baby, toddlers and kids.

This lion lovey crochet pattern includes:

A) Two facial options:

1. Papa lion with mane
2. Baby lion without mane

B) Two eye options:

1. safety eyes
2. embroidered sleepy eyes

C) Two stuffing options

1. Stuffed animal variant: (feet and body are stuffed medium-firm, as normal cuddle animals are)
2. Lovey , Snuggler variant (feet and body are not stuffed)

Level of difficulty: motivated beginner with previous experience

This lion knotted lovey crochet pattern is very easy and fast to make, and therefore perfect as one of your first crochet projects. But even if you are already an advanced crocheter, you will have a lot of fun crocheting it. It is a fun in between project or if you want to make something last minute.

Size: varies depending on wool, crochet hook and how tight or loose you crochet. Approx. 38 cm with chenille yarn and 7 + 8mm crochet hook.

Materials:
Chenille yarn (also called cuddly wool) | yarn weight: 6 super bulky.

Colors:
Main color: mustard yellow or curry or amber or dark yellow or light orange
Nose and paws: Chai, Nude, Creme
Mane: Brown

For embroidery: 100% mercenized wool | yarn size 2.5mm - 3.5mm. Colors: Black and Brown