Lion’s Head Card Applique

Lion’s Head Card Applique

Needle Size D

Yarn Kenyan 4 Ply-a little small for the size D but I have difficulty handling the smaller needles

Abbrevations

Rd=Round

SC=Single Crochet

ST=stitch (previous round crochet)

HDC=Half Double Crochet

DC=Double Crochet

Start with Magic Circle

Rd 1—6 sc in magic circle

Rd 2—2 sc in each st total 12 sc

Rd 3—*1 sc in first st 2 sc* in next st repeat between * total 18 sc

Rd 4--*1 sc in first st 1 sc in next st 2 sc in next st* repeat between * total 24 sc

Rd 5--*1 sc in each of first 3 st, 2 sc in 4^th st* repeat between * total 30 sc

Rd 6--*1 sc in each of first 4 st, 2 sc in 5^th st* repeat between * total 36 sc

Rd7—1 sc in each of first 5 st; In 6^th st 1 HDC, 1 DC, and 1 HDC;  1 sc in next 5 st; in 12^th st 1 HDC, 1 DC and 1 HDC; 1 sc in next 11 st; in 24^th st 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 HDC; 1 sc in next 12.  Total 42 st

Partial Rd 8—1 sc in each first six st; in 7^th st 1 HDC 1 DC and 1 HDC; 1 sc in next 7 st; in 15 st 1 HDC, 1 DC and 1 HDC.  These should line to be at the previous round DC.  1 SC in 16^th st and tie off.

Mark two larger parts as ears with magic marker and then eyes snout and mouth. 

Put fringe in all stitches except ears.

Use standard glue stick to apply to card of your choice.