Make your own Mini Rufus the Lion with this fun crochet kit from best-selling author and designer Kerry Lord. Mini Rufus is a wonderfully quick project for any one wanting a kit for complete beginners. Using soft DK yarn, it can be completed in a short period of time with only a little know-how.

Mini Rufus the Lion first entered the mini menagerie in 2018 and is the perfect project for any complete beginners looking to learn how to crochet. Easy to make and a little smaller than his savannah-dwelling cousins, this roarsome fellow will sit comfortably in the palm of your hand and will take pride of place in your wild animal collection.

This kit includes:

• Super soft pure wool in DK, spun in the UK
• A soft grip 3mm TOFT crochet hook
• Recycled toy stuffing
• Wool needle for sewing up at the end
• A length of black thread for the eyes
• Postcard pattern with instructions for making your animal
• Getting started crochet advice and links to Toft’s ‘how to’ YouTube videos

Level one kit: This kit is suitable for beginners.

Finished size: When finished your Mini Lion will be approximately 10cm tall to top of ears when sitting.