Simple Lion Appliqué

Simple Lion Appliqué I made using Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn.  If you have 5 minutes to spare, then you have time to make this.  I think he's adorable and just adds a little something extra to my Candy Corn Cozy!!!

Simple Lion Appliqué 

Simple Lion Appliqué Pattern

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Materials:

--10mm hook

--3-4 yds of Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn in Pumpkin S-ice

--2 animal eyes 

--very tiny amount of polyfil for nose 

--black yarn for embroidery 

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

St:  stitch(es)

SC:  single crochet

MR:  magic ring

FO:  fasten off

Directions:

1.  6  SC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st.  (12)

3.  Ch4.  Sl st into first ch (first ear made).  Skip 2 st.  Sl st into next st.  Ch4.  Sl st into first ch (second ear made).  Sl st into next st and FO.  Weave ends.    

For nose:

1.  6 SC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Leave tail for attaching.

2.  Attach nose to center.  Stuff a very small (nickel-size) amount of polyfil before closing off.

3.  Embroider nose with black yarn (see pic)

And, that's it!!!  Glue to hair clip, add a magnet, attach to any project, add a pin...lots of ways to use this little lion...

Happy Crocheting...

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