Rooooar! This adorable baby lion costume pattern comes complete with a lion hat and diaper cover with tail that is perfect for your little cub! “Lambert” is a newborn photo prop that is too cute to pass up!
Made from soft acrylic yarn and long faux fur for the mane and tufts at the ends of the bonnet ties and at the end of the tail. The ears are expertly designed to create a classic knitted look. The diaper cover has a wide band of elastic in the waist for a snug and comfy fit. Makes an heirloom quality gift or a great prop for your next photo shoot.

Size: Newborn

Color A: 150 yds medium (#4) weight yarn (I Love This Yarn ‘Light Taupe’)
Color B: 10 yds medium (#4) weight yarn (I Love This Yarn ‘Cream’)
3” x 15” piece of Faux Fur fabric
Thread
14” piece of 3/4” wide elastic

Circular Knitting Needles Size US 7
Crochet Hook Size F/5 (3.75mm)
Sewing needle
I-cord machine (optional)
Double pointed needle Size 7 (optional)

Gauge: 16 st x 24 rws = 4” in Stockinette

Pattern notes:
This pattern includes instructions for knitting a lion hat and a matching diaper cover with a tail.
The hat is knitted first and then the faux fur is sewn on using the thread. The ears are made and attached on top of the fur. The ties are then attached and braided. A little tuft of fabric is sewn onto each end of the ties.
The ribbing of the diaper cover is knit flat. Then the knitting is joined and worked in the round, until you reach the leg openings. It is then knit flat again. Kitchener stitch is used to join the back stitches. A piece of wide elastic is sewn into the ribbing.
The tail is made using an i-cord machine, but you may make an i-cord without the machine, if you so desire. The tail is then sewn to the back of the diaper cover and another small amount of faux fur is attached to the end of the tail.

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Care: Spot clean only!

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