Roar into your next crochet adventure with this Amigurumi Lion & Lioness pattern! This majestic duo brings the heart of the savannah to your yarn stash, featuring a proud lion with a fluffy mane and a graceful lioness with gentle charm. Whether you’re crafting a regal pair for storytelling, gifting to animal lovers, or adding to your wild amigurumi collection, this pattern is a delightful way to celebrate love, loyalty, and a touch of jungle magic. 🧶🦁💖
Designed for personality and detail, this pattern invites you to play with textured stitches, bold colors, and fun extras like tiny crowns, scarves, or even a baby cub to complete the family. Customize their expressions, poses, or accessories to reflect your own wild tale. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift box, or starring in a safari-themed scene, this Lion & Lioness Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade royalty, one loop at a time! ✨🌿👑
🦁 Amigurumi Lion & Lioness Crochet Pattern
Looking for a jungle-themed project that roars with cuteness? This Lion & Lioness amigurumi duo is the perfect pair! With their soft white paws, expressive eyes, and detailed manes (for the lion), these two make a charming handmade gift or cozy nursery decoration.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, sewing parts, and embroidered details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
- DK or light worsted yarn:
- Lion: golden yellow (body), white (paws & muzzle), brown & beige shades (mane), dark brown (nose)
- Lioness: light tan (body), white (paws & muzzle), dark brown (nose)
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes: 12–14 mm (with optional felt backings for whites)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Black embroidery thread (for whiskers & eyebrows)
- Optional: thin fishing line for extra firm whiskers
- Optional: blush or fabric paint for cheeks
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- FO = fasten off
🦁 Lion Pattern
Head (Golden Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
- (5 sc, inc) ×6 [42]
8–14. sc around [42]
👉 Optional for bigger head: work 1–2 more rounds at 42 sts. - (5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- (sc, dec) ×6 [12]
- dec ×6 [6], FO.
Stuff very firmly for a round, plump shape.
Place safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 8–9 sts apart. Optionally cut felt ovals for eye whites and attach behind eyes.
Muzzle (White)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- sc around [18]
- sc around [18]
FO with long tail. Stuff lightly and sew to face.
Embroider large dark brown nose and mouth line.
Ears (Make 2 – Golden Yellow with White inner if desired)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- (sc, inc) ×3 [9]
3–4. sc around [9]
Flatten and sew to sides of head at rounds 12–13.
Mane (Lion only – Petal Style)
Make ~25–30 petals in mixed browns & beige.
Each Petal
- ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
Sew petals densely in rows around head, layering for a full mane.
Eyebrows
Use dark brown yarn or black thread. Embroider thin curved brows above each eye. Keep them subtle.
Body (Golden Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
5–10. sc around [24]
👉 Optional belly patch: crochet a small oval in white and stitch to chest. - (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
- sc around [18]
- (sc, dec) ×6 [12]
14–15. sc around [12], FO.
Stuff firmly. Sew head to body.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with white:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- sc around [12]
Switch to golden yellow:
4–9. sc around [12]
FO. Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with white:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18]
Switch to golden yellow:
6–9. sc around [18]
Stuff and sew to bottom of body in sitting pose.
Tail (Golden Yellow + Brown Tip)
- ch 12, sl st back. FO.
- Add small dark brown pom/tassel at end.
- Sew to back of body.
Whiskers (Important Detail)
Use thin black thread or fishing line. Insert 3 strands per side into muzzle. Secure with a knot inside stuffing.
🦁 Lioness Pattern
Follow the same instructions as the lion without the mane.
- Base color: light tan
- Muzzle/paws: white
- Tail: light tan with dark brown tip
- Eyebrows: thinly embroidered in dark brown
- Optional: embroider eyelashes for softer look
✨ Finishing Touches
- Sew head firmly to body so it sits upright.
- Add whiskers and eyebrows last.
- Optionally blush cheeks.
- Place lion and lioness close together for display — they look best as a pair!
🌟 Final Thoughts
This Lion & Lioness crochet duo captures the warmth and personality of the jungle. With the lion’s bold layered mane and the lioness’s softer look, they make a wonderful couple for play, display, or gifting.
Whether you’re crafting for little ones or decorating a safari-themed nursery, these two will definitely steal hearts. 🦁💛
