Circus Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Circus Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Unleash your creativity with this majestic Circus Lion amigurumi pattern that offers TWO stunning versions to choose from! This incredible design features a magnificent lion with a dramatic rainbow-striped mane, complete with your choice of a diamond or heart-shaped circus stand. Perfect for advanced crocheters who love show-stopping projects, this pattern includes intricate techniques like creating dimensional multi-colored mane loops, constructing a detailed trunk and nose piece, and crafting decorative stands with unique concave shaping. Whether you're making this regal performer in vibrant yellow or gentle skin tones, with classic circus colors or pastel variations, this lion will command attention as the star of any circus collection or nursery display!

Materials Needed for Circus Lion Amigurumi Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Use the tapestry needle to sew the nose onto the head, positioning it carefully for a realistic lion expression.
• Insert safety eyes between rounds 15 and 16, spacing them 12 stitches apart (counting from the inner edge of the eyes).
• Use black thread to embroider the mouth 2 rounds below the nose.
• Attach the 2 ears onto the head between rounds 8 and 9.
• After crocheting all the mane rounds and creating loops on all remaining stitches, use the tapestry needle to sew the two long edges together to create a tube.
• Sew the two edges of the mane tube together (matching same colors) to form a ring, then hide the remaining yarn.
• Push the mane ring onto the head and use the tapestry needle to sew it securely in place all around.
• Attach the legs onto the body, ensuring the lion can sit properly and maintain balance.
• Attach the arms onto the body 2 rounds below the neck.
• Attach the tail between rounds 45 and 46 of the body.
• For the circus stand: use the tapestry needle to pull yarn from the middle bottom to the middle front of the stand to create a concave on each side, pull as tight as possible and repeat 2-3 times.
• Join yarn B on the last stitch of round 16 of the stand and crochet slip stitches till the end on the remaining loops.
• Turn the stand upside down, join yarn B on the first stitch of round 29, and crochet slip stitches till the end on the remaining loops.
• Place the finished lion on top of the completed circus stand for display.

Important Notes

• 💡This pattern creates the head and body as one continuous piece - stuff progressively as you work through the decrease rounds.
• 💡When working the mane, do not cut yarns between color changes until instructed - you'll be working back on remaining loops with each color.
• 💡The mane construction requires careful attention: first create all the loops on one side, then work back through remaining loops of each round in reverse order.
• 💡Leave a very long yarn tail when finishing the mane to sew the tube edges together and then form the ring.
• 💡For the circus stand colorwork, follow the color coding precisely (black text for yarn H, red text for yarn I) to create the proper diamond or heart pattern.
• 💡The concave shaping on the stand is crucial - pull the yarn very tight from bottom to front and repeat 2-3 times to create proper dimension.
• 💡If the stand remains too puffy after concave shaping, place a heavy book on top or press down with your hands to flatten.
• 💡Work the decorative borders on rounds 16 and 29 of the stand using slip stitches on remaining loops for a polished finish.
• 💡Position the legs carefully when attaching to ensure the lion sits stably on the stand.

This magnificent Circus Lion pattern was designed to be the crown jewel of any amigurumi collection! With two stunning color variations to choose from, an elaborate rainbow mane using advanced loop and tube techniques, and your choice of intricately patterned circus stands, this project combines artistic vision with technical mastery. The continuous head-and-body construction ensures perfect proportions, while the concave-shaping technique creates professional display bases. Whether you choose the vibrant Version 1 or the gentle Version 2 palette, this regal performer will command attention and admiration wherever displayed. A true showstopper for the advanced crocheter! 🦁🎪✨