Shiny the Lion

Shiny the Lion Crochet Pattern by Hyggelig Crafts

What is Being Made

Shiny the Lion is a beginner-friendly amigurumi toy crochet pattern designed by Hyggelig Crafts. This finished stuffed lion stands approximately 14cm tall and features a charming design complete with embroidered details including a sun motif and facial features. The pattern is ideal for crafters looking to create a cute, huggable plush toy.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. All pieces are crocheted in rounds, which is a standard approach for amigurumi construction. The pattern includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions paired with a cross-stitch chart to guide embroidery placement. The design emphasizes accessibility, making it an excellent project for those new to toy making or crochet in general.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (Ch) – foundational stitch for starting rounds
• Single crochet (Sc) – primary stitch for building fabric density
• Increase (Inc) – used to expand stitch count within rounds
• Decrease (Dec) – used to reduce stitch count and shape the toy
• Magic ring (MR) – technique for starting rounds seamlessly

Materials Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for DK weight yarn. Hyggelig Crafts used Gazzal Organic Baby Cotton (100% cotton, 50g per 115m/125yds), though any DK yarn is suitable as an alternative. You will need approximately 1 ball of Yellow (color 420) and 1 ball or less of Terracotta (color 438).

Notions and Tools: A 3.00mm (size C) crochet hook is required to achieve the proper gauge of 22 stitches and 24 rows per 10cm (4 inches). Additional materials include toy stuffing for filling, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, an embroidery needle for adding details, and scissors.

Embroidery Thread: DMC Stranded Cotton thread is used for embellishment, specifically color 3854 for the sun design and color 3772 for the face and bird details.

Pattern Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern offered for personal use only by independent designer Hyggelig Crafts. The pattern is beginner-level in difficulty, making it accessible to crocheters of varying experience. Checking gauge before beginning is recommended to ensure the finished toy matches the intended 14cm height. For pattern support, crafters can contact hyggelig.crafts@gmail.com.