Lioness or Lion Cub

Explore the inhabitants of the kingdom of lions crocheting a lovely lioness or a lion cub! Both toys are crocheted according to the same pattern. The patteren gives you explaination on what can affect the way the toy will look, so you can choose the appearance of the animal that attracts you most. The pattern requires medium crocheting and sewing skills, as well as involves some basic work with craft wire. Glue is needed if you choose the eyes without washers. The pattern includes a few helpful illustrations that show how to perform some elements. **Materials and tools** ***For the lioness*** Sand color acrylic+woolen yarn, 100 g / 120 m. E.g. Kartopu Alpaca Polo, 60% acrylic, 20% wool, 20% alpaca, color K870, 1.5 skeins. Yellow eyes 12 mm. Some brown and black embroidery floss or yarn (for the eyes, nose and mouth). ***For the white lion cub*** White acrylic+woolen yarn, 100 g / 240 m. E.g. Alize Lana Gold, 51% acrylic, 49% wool, color 55, 1 skein. Blue eyes 10 mm. Some beige and black embroidery floss or yarn (for the eyes, nose and mouth). ***Others*** Scissors Large eye yarn needle Sewing pins Filler for stuffing Hook 3.5 mm Craft wire (1 mm in diameter) around 20 cm (for the tail) Wire cutters Transparent glue (if needed for the eyes) Pet slicker brush for brushing (optionally) Contrasting thread as a marker for the beginning of the round