This charming Timon crochet amigurumi captures the quirky and lovable essence of one of Disney’s most iconic characters from The Lion King. With its expressive face, bright colors, and accurate detailing—from the tuft of red hair to the long limbs and stitched smile—this handmade plush brings a delightful touch of nostalgia. Perfect as a collector’s item or a heartfelt gift, this crochet creation is crafted with careful attention to shape, texture, and proportion.
Every stitch in this Timon crochet doll reflects the character’s joyful spirit and comedic personality. The soft yarn in warm oranges and browns mimics his original animation design, while the contrasting cream belly and big expressive eyes bring him to life. The handmade appeal is not only visually pleasing but also a testament to the artistry of amigurumi. Whether displayed on a shelf or hugged by little hands, this version of Timon is sure to spark joy and laughter.
Timon Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (Professional and Detailed) Final Size: Approx. 28 cm (11 in) tall Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
Light Orange (Body): ~80g
Beige (Belly and Face): ~30g
Brown (Paws, Nose, Ears, Toes): ~20g
Black (Eyebrows, Mouth): ~5g
Blue (Eyelids): small amount
Red (Hair tuft): small amount
White (Eye base): small amount
Hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm (adjust for tension)
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Safety Eyes: 12 mm black
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
MR = Magic Ring
SC = Single Crochet
INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC = Decrease (invisible preferred)
CH = Chain
SL ST = Slip Stitch
BLO = Back Loop Only
FLO = Front Loop Only
(…) xN = repeat inside parentheses N times
= total stitch count at end of round
Head (Light Orange)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(INC) x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
(4 SC, INC) x6 [36] 7–14. SC around [36]
(4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
(3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
(SC, DEC) x6 [12]
DEC x6 [6] Fasten off, weave end.
Body (Light Orange)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(INC) x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30] 6–12. SC around [30]
(4 SC, DEC) x5 [25]
(3 SC, DEC) x5 [20]
(2 SC, DEC) x5 [15] Stuff firmly.
(SC, DEC) x5 [10]
DEC x5 [5] Fasten off.
Belly Patch (Beige)
Flat oval, sew to front of the body.
CH 7
Starting in 2nd CH from hook: SC 5, 3 SC in last stitch, rotate: SC 4, INC [14]
(INC) x6 [12] 3–4. SC around [12] Switch to Light Orange: 5–14. SC around [12] Stuff lightly, flatten and SL ST across top. Fasten off and sew to body.
Legs (Make 2 – Light Orange and Brown)
With Brown:
MR, 6 SC [6]
(INC) x6 [12]
SC around [12] Switch to Light Orange: 4–10. SC around [12] Stuff and sew to base of body.
Tail (Light Orange + Brown tip)
MR, 6 SC 2–10. SC around Last 3 rounds: with Brown Stuff lightly and sew to back base of body.
Ears (Make 2 – Brown and Light Orange inside)
MR, 6 SC
(SC, INC) x3 [9]
(2 SC, INC) x3 [12] Flatten and sew sides together to form a flat half-circle. Sew to sides of head.
Nose (Brown)
MR, 6 SC
(INC) x6 [12]
SC around Sew onto center of face.
Eyes and Details
Sew on large white ovals for eye base.
Place 12 mm safety eyes in center.
Embroider blue eyelids above eyes.
Embroider eyebrows and big smile using black yarn.
Hair Tuft (Red)
Create small strands of CH 6–8 and SL ST back down. Make 6–8 strands. Sew to top of head.
