Rufus the Lion

Make your own Rufus the Lion with this fun crochet kit from best-selling author and designer Kerry Lord. Featured in the original menagerie lineup, Rufus remains a well-loved design that looks magnificent in our DK Camel yarn. Designed as a level 1 kit, Rufus is perfect for anyone who is new to crochet.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or an enthusiastic crafter, this kit contains everything you need to crochet the animal of your choice.

This kit includes:

• 100g of super soft pure wool in Camel, spun in the UK
• A soft grip 3mm TOFT crochet hook
• Hi-loft polyester toy stuffing
• Wool needle for sewing up at the end
• A length of black thread for the eyes and nose
• Postcard pattern with instructions for making your animal
• Getting started crochet advice and links to our ‘how to’ YouTube videos

Skill level: 1 - This kit is suitable for complete beginners. As with all new skills, you may have to do a practice piece first but there is enough wool inside to make an extra practice leg should you wish to.

Finished size: Approx. 18cm high when in the sitting position.