Crochet pattern “Lion and Tiger”

Hi there! Let’s crochet this adorable pair of Lion and Tiger! They are very good friends, and practically inseparable – so make sure to crochet a pair of them, and keep them together! When using the tools and materials listed, the resulting toys will be 4 cm [1.6 in] tall.
Materials and tools:

• Gamma Cloud Embroidery floss; for the tiger, in colors rust-brown, white, and a small amount of black. For the lion, in colors pastel yellow, and white, skein separated (stripped) into individual strands. (May be substituted with Adelia Kiss, which is identical to Gamma Cloud). May be worked in embroidery floss. The thinner the thread, the smaller the toy will turn out, and vice versa.
• For the lion’s mane and the tip of the tail, any bouclé-type or fluffy yarn, I used Adelia Sofia in color dark brown.
• Remnants of black and brown sewing thread for embroidering some of the embellishments.
• Rip-resistant thread for cinching. (I used sturdy sewing thread held double.)
• Crochet hook 0.5 mm [US Steel Crochet Hook Size 18] (may use 0.6 mm [US Steel Crochet Hook Size 16] instead)
• Colored glass toy eyes, diameter 3 mm [0.12 inches].  I buy them here.
• Glue gel, “Moment” brand super glue.
• Thin sturdy needle for sewing parts together, sharp scissors.
• Stuffing (polyester fiberfil).
• A toothpick or broken felting needle – used to insert stuffing.
• For blushing – white acrylic fabric paint and a thin brush.