Pumbaa Amigurumi Crochet Keychain Inspired by The Lion King

Skill Level: Advanced (due to shaping, color changes, and small parts)
Size: Approx. 8–9 cm (3.1–3.5 in) long
Crochet Style: Amigurumi, worked in continuous rounds
Hook Size: 2.00–2.25 mm
Yarn: DK or light worsted weight cotton yarn

• Main: Reddish brown or rust (body, head)
• Belly/Muzzle: Light beige or tan
• Hair/Mane: Black or dark brown
• Hooves: Dark brown
• Nose and Details: Pink, black, white
• Stuffing: Fiberfill
  Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, safety eyes (6 mm), keychain ring (optional)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single crochet
• inc – Increase
• dec – Decrease
• sl st – Slip stitch
• ch – Chain
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• FO – Fasten off

Head & Body (Reddish Brown)

Worked as one piece from front to back:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
   5–7. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
   9–11. sc around (18)
6. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
   Stuff firmly
7. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Snout (Beige or Light Tan)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. sc around (9)
4. Flatten and sew to front of head
   Optional: surface stitch two pink ovals for nostrils or embroider in black

Ears (Make 2 – Reddish Brown)

1. Ch 4
2. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 (3), ch 1, turn
3. dec, sc (2), ch 1, turn
4. dec, FO
   Flatten and shape, sew to top sides of head

Horns (Make 2 – White)

1. MR, 4 sc (4)
   2–3. sc around
2. FO and shape into curve
   Sew next to ears on each side

Mane & Top Hair (Black or Dark Brown)

• Make a few short strands (ch 5–7, sl st back) and attach to top center of head
• Optional: Add a tuft on lower back as a tail tip

Legs (Make 4 – Reddish Brown + Dark Brown Hoof)

Start with dark brown:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. sc around
   Change to reddish brown:
   3–5. sc around
   Stuff lightly. FO and sew to bottom of body

Tail (Reddish Brown + Black Tip)

1. Ch 6, sc across (5)
2. FO and add black yarn tuft on end
3. Sew to rear

Eyes (White & Black)

Option 1: Use 6 mm safety eyes
Option 2 (crochet):

• White: MR, 4 sc (4), FO
• Black pupil: embroider dot or add small black felt circle
• Sew above snout

Mouth/Smile (Black Thread)

• Embroider a wide open smile beneath snout
• Optional: Add pink tongue inside smile shape

Keychain Loop (Optional)

1. Ch 10, sl st into ring
2. Sew to top center of mane
3. Attach metal keyring

Assembly

• Sew snout, ears, horns, and eyes to head
• Attach limbs and tail to body
• Add facial embroidery and hair
• Add keyring loop (optional)