Lion - Crochet Pattern

LION

No sharp teeth or long claws in sight here. This Lion only wants one thing: to cuddle and snuggle. He also promises to not hunt down other cuddly toys in his territory.
So, it's pretty safe to crochet him. ;)

Note:
My patterns have two parts.

• You're a pro? Great, then the first part of my pattern is most likely all you need. You'll find pure crochet instructions there with a few pictures on the side. Have a quick look on page 2 to check which pages to print (the box in the upper left corner).
• You're a beginner? Then additionally to the pure crochet instructions you'll find lots of step-by-step instructions for the different steps in the second part of this pattern. Everything is explained in detail with lots of pictures and in understandable words.

SIZE

• The size depends on your gauge, chosen type of yarn and crochet hook size.
• I'm using Puppets Lyric yarn (8/8, DK/Light-Worsted) from Coats and a 3 mm hook.
• With that I get the following size/s:
  21.5 cm (including ears)

SKILL LEVEL

• [x] easy
• [x] intermediate
• [ ] difficult

FILE TYPE & CONTENT

• PDF file
• contains lots of reference pictures and step-by-step-instructions (photo tutorial)

NEEDED MATERIALS

• yarn (weight doesn't matter, as long as you use the same weight throughout the whole project)
• crochet hook (one or two sizes smaller than recommended for your chosen type of yarn)
• stitch marker (use a paper clip or piece of scrap-yarn)
• stuffing
• stuffing tool (possibly)
• scissors
• colored pins
• tapestry needle/s

USED TECHNIQUES

• [x] magic ring
• [x] chain
• [x] single crochet
• [ ] half double crochet
• [ ] double crochet
• [x] slip stitch
• [x] increase and (invisible) decrease
• [ ] crocheting in front loops (instructions included)
• [ ] crocheting in back loops (instructions included)
• [x] crocheting back and forth in rows
• [x] crocheting in continuous rounds (rounds are not joined)
• [x] surface crocheting (instructions included)
• [x] changing yarn-color (instructions included)
• [x] basic sewing (sewing on body-parts, closing openings etc)
• [x] basic embroidery (i.e. eyes, mouth etc)

COPYRIGHT

• ✿ The pattern is mine.
  Do not (re)sell this pattern, including translations to other languages and modifications; do not redistribute, including publishing on the internet.
• ✿ The finished figure/item is yours. :)
  Feel free to sell the finished products, handmade by yourself (no mass production). I'd love it if you would refer to my pattern/shop when doing so.
• Thank you! :)