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Amigurumi Lion – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Lion – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the majestic charm of a Lion to life with this Amigurumi Lion crochet pattern! 🦁✨ With its fluffy mane, powerful stance, and expressive face, this design captures the essence of the king of the jungle in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love lion-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in mane textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered whiskers or a miniature savanna setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic golden yellows and browns for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi lion is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this majestic feline to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🦁 Amigurumi Lion Crochet Pattern

Roar into your next project with this adorable, majestic amigurumi lion! Featuring long, looped mane strands, a detailed sitting pose, and a sweet face, this lion is perfect as a nursery gift, shelf decoration, or cuddly toy.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, sewing, loop stitch technique, and crocheting body and limbs both separately and together.

📏 Finished Size

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

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Beige or tan (Body, Head, Legs, Tail)

    • Brown (Mane and tail tip)

    • Dark brown/black (Nose & embroidery)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Yarn needle

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
LOOP – Loop Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  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)
    Place safety eyes between rounds 12–13, about 9 sts apart.

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

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

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

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff head firmly

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

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close.

🐾 Front Legs (Make 2)

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    7–20. sc around (12)
    Stuff firmly. FO, leave long tail for sewing or joining.

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–7. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    10–16. sc around (12)
    Stuff firmly. FO, leave long tail for sewing.

🦁 Body (Crochet front legs together)

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

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

  5. sc around (24)

  6. Attach first front leg: sc through both leg and body for 6 sts, sc 6

  7. Attach second leg: sc through both leg and body for 6 sts, sc 6 (24 sts total)
    8–18. sc around, continuing full body tube

  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  9. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff body

  10. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close
    Optional: you can sew legs separately instead of joining during body round.

🐾 Tail

With beige yarn:

  1. Ch 16

  2. sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc across (15)

  3. FO and switch to brown yarn

  4. Attach 6–8 strands of brown yarn to end and knot/tie to form tuft
    Trim to puff.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. sc around

  5. Fold in half and sl st to close
    FO, leave tail to sew to head.

🦁 Mane Instructions

With brown yarn (loop stitch technique):

  1. Attach brown yarn around the base of the head in FLO or through surface slip stitch

  2. Loop Stitch Round:

    • Insert hook, wrap yarn over finger to form loop on front side, draw up loop and finish sc.

    • Repeat all around base of head and again higher on the crown for fuller mane.

  3. Create multiple layers of loop stitch rows around head to build volume.

  4. Gently trim loop strands to even length if desired (optional).

🧵 Assembly

  1. Sew head to body.

  2. Sew ears to either side of the mane.

  3. Attach back legs to sides of lower body.

  4. Stitch tail to back.

  5. Embroider nose with brown and smile with black thread.

  6. Shape the mane by hand if needed and fluff lightly.

💡 Customization Tips

  • Use velvet yarn for a softer, plush lion

  • Add safety nose instead of embroidery

  • Make a lioness by omitting the mane

This cuddly lion is ready to rule your crochet kingdom with courage and cuteness! 🧶🦁


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