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Amigurumi Gryffindor Lion – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Gryffindor Lion – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Show off your house pride with this brave and bold Amigurumi Gryffindor Lion crochet pattern! Inspired by the courageous symbol of the Gryffindor house, this majestic little lion features a golden mane, proud stance, and magical charm that’s perfect for any Harry Potter fan. Whether you’re making it for a fellow witch or wizard, decorating a dorm room, or adding to a Hogwarts-themed collection, this cuddly house mascot is ready to roar with pride!

This free crochet pattern is ideal for adventurous beginners and intermediate crafters alike. Customize it with house scarf colors, embroidered initials, or even a tiny wand for extra flair. Whether perched on a bookshelf, given as a gift, or added to your magical menagerie, this amigurumi Gryffindor Lion is a fun and fearless project that brings a touch of Hogwarts to your handmade world—one brave stitch at a time! 🧶🪄🧡

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🦁 Amigurumi Gryffindor Lion – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring the bravery of the Gryffindor house to life with this enchanting lion! Featuring a textured yarn mane, wizard-style cloak, and a proud expression, this amigurumi makes the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and magical animal lovers.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires knowledge of shaping, sewing, embroidery, and yarn attachment.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 in) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted Weight Yarn

    • Beige or tan (body, ears, tail)

    • Burgundy (mane, cloak)

    • Gold (cloak trim)

    • Black (nose, eyes, embroidery)

  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm

  • Yarn needle

  • Safety Eyes: 10–12 mm black

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Optional: Gryffindor patch or felt to create emblem

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🦁 Head (beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–17. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and stuff firmly. Attach safety eyes between Rounds 12–13, 7 stitches apart.

🦁 Muzzle (beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc (18)
    FO, stuff lightly. Sew centered under eyes.
    Embroider nose and mouth in black yarn.

🦁 Ears x2 (beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
    Flatten, FO, and sew to each side of head.

🦁 Body (beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–16. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
    18–21. sc (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff and FO. Sew to head.

🦁 Arms x2 (beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    6–14. sc (9)
    Stuff and FO. Sew to sides.

🦁 Legs x2 (beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    8–11. sc (12)
    Stuff and FO. Sew to bottom of body.

🦁 Tail (beige with burgundy tip)

  1. ch 16, sc back across (15)
    FO and sew to bottom back of body.
    Attach 5–6 strands of burgundy yarn at the end and trim to create a tuft.

🦁 Mane (burgundy yarn strands)

  • Cut 60–80 strands of yarn approx. 8–10 cm long.

  • Use a hook to pull each strand through stitches around the face, then tie into a loop to secure (like fringe or latch hook).

  • Fill entire perimeter from just above the eyes to behind the ears and neck.

  • Fluff and trim evenly.

🧥 Gryffindor Cape

Cape Base (burgundy):

  1. ch 26

  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (25)
    3–14. ch 1, turn, sc across (25)
    FO and weave in ends.

Gold Trim:
With gold, sl st or sc evenly around the cape edges.

Stripes:
Optional – add alternating yellow rows or embroidery to mimic Gryffindor scarf look.

Assembly:
Sew or glue an embroidered patch or felt crest. Drape cape over shoulders and secure with a yarn bow tie.

🧵 Assembly

  • Sew head to body.

  • Attach arms and legs.

  • Add tail and embroider any facial detail (like brows).

  • Attach cape and style the mane.

🪄 Customization Ideas

  • Add wand or book accessories

  • Change the cape color to match other Hogwarts houses

  • Attach felt glasses or a scarf

This magical lion is a proud representation of courage and wizarding spirit. Whether displayed on a shelf or gifted to a Harry Potter fan, it’s bound to roar with charm! 🦁✨


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