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
This adorable lion and lioness duo is full of character, charm, and cuddle power! Featuring rich textured manes, expressive eyebrows, and signature white paws and muzzles, this sweet jungle pair is perfect for gifting or nursery decor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, 3D shaping, and detailed facial features.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall with DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or light worsted yarn:
- Lion: golden yellow, white, brown (mane), dark brown (nose)
- Lioness: light tan, white, dark brown
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- 8–10 mm safety eyes (or embroidered eyes)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing (polyfill)
- Black embroidery thread (whiskers & brow lines)
- Optional: pipe cleaners for shaping tail curve
🦁 LION PATTERN
🧠 Head (Golden Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 → FO, close hole
👉 Add safety eyes between rounds 9–10, 7 stitches apart
👉 Stitch or glue felt for eye whites under the eyes
🐽 Muzzle (White)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc (12) - dec x6 → FO
Stuff lightly and sew to bottom center of face
Embroider nose and mouth in dark brown
👂 Ears (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc
FO, flatten and sew to top sides of head
🦁 Mane (Make 14–18 Loops in Various Browns)
Each loop:
- ch 10–12, sl st in each ch back
- FO and sew around head in layered circle rows
- Use a mix of dark brown, medium brown, and beige to create full texture
👁️ Eyebrows
- With brown yarn or black thread, embroider or chain stitch an upward curve above each eye
(Alternatively, use small curved felt cutouts for strong expressions)
🦴 Body (Golden Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- sc (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
14–15. sc (12)
Stuff and sew to head
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
Start with white:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc
Switch to golden yellow
4–10. sc (12)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to sides
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Start with white:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc
Switch to yellow
5–9. sc
Stuff, FO, and sew to bottom of body in sitting pose
🐕 Tail
With golden yellow:
- ch 12, sl st back
- FO, sew to back
- Add small dark brown pom or tassel at end
🦁 LIONESS PATTERN
Follow same pattern as lion but skip mane and use:
- Base color: Light tan
- Inner ear/muzzle/paws: White
- Tail: Add brown pom at end
- Eyebrows: Same shape, slightly thinner
Optional: embroider a few eyelashes or add small bow to distinguish her
✨ Final Touches
- Use black thread for light whiskers (optional)
- Blush the cheeks for added cuteness
- Position close together for a cozy jungle couple photo
- Add magnetic hands for holding paws!
🦁💛 These lion and lioness amigurumi are roaring with personality and warmth! Whether perched on a shelf or in little hands, they’re sure to bring joy wherever they go. Let me know if you’d like a matching baby cub or jungle backdrop next! 🌿🧶
