Augustus the lion can’t wait for cuddles

Cuddlebugs are designed to be your littles favourite snuggle buddy when they head to bed. These easy to make cuddly toys make the perfect gift for your favourite little boy or girl (not for infants) and are the perfect introduction to Amigurumi. If you have never tried ami, these little cuties are super simple to make and work up nice and fast.

Pattern uses US terminology and is worked in the round.

Skill level - Easy Peasy with some fiddly bits.

Material list:

• Any yarn of your choice – We used Colourspun DK Cotton.
• Cheap acrylic yarn for the mane – We used Charity DK.
• 2.5mm hook or hook compatible with yarn used.
• Needle for needle join and sewing in ends.
• Toy stuffing and poly pellets or marbles (please see tutorials for further info).
• 1 pair of 10mm/12mm safety eyes.
• Dark grey embroidery thread, or we used cotton yarn to embroider the mouth.
• 1 small teddy bear safety nose (10mm).
• Scrap yarn for running stitch marker.
• Cat brush to brush out acrylic yarn or any steel toothed comb (optional).
• Pins.
• Tweezers for stuffing bitty parts.

You are more than welcome to work Augustus in any yarn of your choice. However, depending on the yarn and tension, you may have a size difference.

In the prelude (beginning pages) of the pattern you will find detailed stitch tutorials, yarn quantities and many many more bits of useful info!

Throughout the written pattern there are detailed photo tutorials.

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