Amigurumi Lemur Julian – Free Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Lemur Julian – Free Crochet Pattern is the perfect step-by-step, beginner-friendly project for anyone who loves working with soft plush yarns and adorable character designs. In this tutorial, you’ll use materials such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby (colors 369, 311, 301), YarnArt Jeans #53 for the details, 25 mm safety eyes, a 13×15 mm black safety nose, fiberfill stuffing, and crochet hooks in 4 mm and 2 mm sizes to bring Lemur Julian to life. The pattern is designed to be easy to follow from start to finish, and at the end of the design you’ll also find wonderful amigurumi lemur ideas for extra inspiration. Many thanks to @nata_vyazhet13 for this lovely design.

With its soft texture, expressive face, and playful shape, this Free Crochet Pattern offers a relaxing crafting experience while ensuring clean, professional results. Whether you’re building your handmade toy collection or creating a heartfelt gift, this beginner-friendly guide walks you through every detail step by step. Enjoy the process, explore the additional lemur ideas at the end of the pattern, and have fun bringing your own Lemur Julian to life!

Abbreviations

AM – amigurumi magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) × n – repeat instructions in brackets n times

Materials

Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn: 369 (1 skein), 311 (0.5 skein), 301 (0.5 skein)
YarnArt Jeans #53 (for details)
25 mm safety eyes
Black safety nose 13×15 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle and scissors
Crochet hooks: 4 mm for plush yarn, 2 mm for cotton yarn

LEMUR JULIAN AMIGURUMI PATTERN

Front Legs (Make 2)

Black yarn
R1: ch 4
R2: starting from 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 3 sc in next st (10)
R3: (2 sc, inc, sc, inc) × 2 (14)
R4: 14 sc
R5: (2 sc, dec, sc, dec) × 2 (10)
R6: 9 sc, bobble of 5 dc (make 5 unfinished dc in same st, yarn over and pull through all loops)
Stuff lightly so the paw stays flat.
R7: 10 sc

Switch to grey yarn
R8–R25: 10 sc (17 rounds)
Fold both sides together and crochet 5 sc through both layers to close.

Make the second leg in the same way.

Back Legs (Make 2)

Black yarn
R1: ch 5
R2: starting from 2nd ch: 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc in next st (12)
R3: (3 sc, inc, sc, inc) × 2 (16)
R4: 16 sc
R5: 6 sc, bobble of 7 dc, inc, 7 sc, inc (18)
R6: 18 sc
R7: (dec, 4 sc, dec, sc) × 2, 7 sc (14) Move stitch marker after 7 sc on second leg.

Heel shaping:
R8: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
R9: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
R10: 6 sc, dec over ch space, sc, 3 dec, sc, dec over ch space (13)

Switch to grey yarn
R11–R29: 13 sc (18 rounds)
Close by folding and crocheting 6 sc through both layers.

Body

Grey yarn
R1: 6 sc in AM
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)

Insert back legs in R8
R8: 7 sc, 6 sc through leg, 15 sc, 6 sc through leg, 8 sc (42)
R9–R11: 42 sc
R12: 10 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) × 5, 10 sc (36)
R13: 36 sc
R14: 10 sc, dec, (sc, dec) × 5, 9 sc (30)
R15–R16: 30 sc
R17: (8 sc, dec) × 3 (27)
R18: 27 sc
R19: (7 sc, dec) × 3 (24)

Insert front legs in R20
R20: 5 sc, 5 sc through leg, 6 sc, 5 sc through leg, 3 sc (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)

Tail

Alternate colors every 3 rounds (black → white → black …)
Black yarn
R1: ch 4
R2: starting from 2nd ch: 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 3 sc in next st (10)
R3: (2 sc, inc, sc, inc) × 2 (14)
R4–R6: 14 sc
Change color every 3 rounds.
Work a total of 40 rounds.
Fold and close with 7 sc through both layers.

Head

White yarn
R1: 6 sc in AM
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (3 hdc, inc hdc, 3 sc) × 2 (18)
R4: (hdc, inc hdc) × 3, 3 sc, (hdc, inc hdc) × 3, 3 sc (24)
R5: (2 hdc, inc hdc) × 3, 3 sc, (2 hdc, inc hdc) × 3, 3 sc (30)

Switch to grey yarn
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
Insert eyes between R3–R4, spaced 4 sc apart.
R9–R11: 48 sc
R12: (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
R13: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R14: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R16: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R17: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R18: 6 dec

Nose

White yarn
R1: 4 sc in AM
R2: inc × 4 (8)
R3: (sc, inc) × 4 (12)
R4: 12 sc, sl st
Insert safety nose in the center.

Ears (Make 2)

White yarn
R1: ch 9, turn
R2: 8 sc, turn
R3: 7 sc, turn
R4: 6 sc, turn
R5: 5 sc, turn
R6: 4 sc, turn
R7: 3 sc, turn
R8: 2 sc, turn
R9: 1 sc, switch to black

Border:
Work around the ear: ch 1, 7 sc, inc × 2, 6 sc, inc × 2, 7 sc.

Assembly

Sew ears between R9–R10 of the head.
Stuff and sew the nose between the eyes, leaving 1 round gap.
Make and attach black eye patches: ch 23, starting from 2nd ch: 22 sc.
Sew black line under the nose.
Attach head to the body.
Sew tail between R9–R10 of the body.

Your Lemur Julian is ready! Feel free to share your finished project and tag the designer.

Stitch Terminology Note:
Some abbreviations in the original pattern do not appear in standard English amigurumi terminology. For clarity and ease of use, these terms have been adapted to standard American crochet terminology.

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