This little version of the beloved big cat is just the right size for being carried around by a little one or to add to gift wrap as embellishment. Includes optional instructions for a hanging loop to use as an ornament.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round
Increasing, seaming, crocheting in the back loop
Pattern includes linked video tutorial for identifying back loop and linked photo tutorials for seaming and optional embroidery stitches

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Approximately 5” (13 cm) diameter after stuffing.

Materials
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 170 yd/156 m/medium weight) – 1 skein each in 158 Mustard (CA), 123 Beige (CB), 153 Black (CC), and 130 Honey (CD), or approximately 85 yd (78 m) in CA, and 7 yd (6.5 m) each in CB, CC, and CD in any medium weight yarn.

US F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Fairfield Poly-Fil fiber filling.

1 pair - 12 mm clear animal safety eyes.

1 - 21 mm animal safety nose.

Knit Picks Bent Tip Tapestry Needles.

Knit Picks Locking Stitch Markers.  

Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be small so that fiber filling doesn’t show.