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Cute Crochet
Lion Patterns
Make a crochet lion toy with one of these adorable amigurumi lion patterns. This collection features 21 fantastic free patterns plus three of my favourite premium paid patterns.
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Free Written Patterns for Crochet Lions
Leon the Amigurumi Lion from Craft Passion
Leon the Lion stands approximately 13.5″ tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester stuffing, stuffing beads or pellets, two 10 mm dome-button eyes, one 18 mm safety nose, darning needle, water erasable fabric marker, 4″ of cardboard, scissors, and pins.
Free Lion Amigurumi Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
This cute little circus lion is another gorgeous free pattern from Elisa’s Crochet. The finished doll is approximately 6″ tall (15 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Polyester Fiberfill stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Lewis the Lion from A Purpose and a Stitch
This free crochet lion pattern and tutorial uses eyelash yarn for the mane and tail. Lewis measures about 5″ tall (12.75 cm) when completed.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn for the lion’s body.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: brown eyelash yarn (for the mane), 10 mm safety eyes, black and brown embroidery floss (for the facial details), fiberfill, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker (optional).
Free Crochet Lion Pattern from A Crafty Concept
Isaac the Lion is a very cute beginner amigurumi pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. You will need one colour for the main body, one colour for the mane and mouth detail, some white yarn, and some black yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 15 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, sewing pins, and polyfill stuffing.
Amigurumi Crochet Lion Pattern from My Crochet Chums
This free crochet lion pattern is worked in cotton yarn and features cute embroidered details. The finished toy measures approximately 8¼” (21 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn. You’ll need about 30 g of yellow yarn, 20 g of cream, 10 g of orange, and small amounts of brown and black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, toy stuffing, and a stitch marker.
Free Mini Crochet Lion Pattern from Grace and Yarn
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. 75 yards of yellow yarn, a small amount of dark brown and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 12 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread for eyebrows, scissors, tapestry needle, stuffing, and stitch markers.
Free Lion Amigurumi Pattern from Daisy and Storm
The completed crochet lion is about 11.5″ (29 cm) long and 8″ (20 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn. You will need approximately 285 yards (260 m) of yellow yarn and 110 yards (100 m) of brown yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: safety eyes, safety nose, stuffing, embroidery needle, and scissors.
The Friendly Lion from The Friendly Red Fox
The free Friendly Lion pattern makes a posable toy that is about 12″ tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn! from Hobby Lobby. You will need about 120 g of gold yarn, a small amount of ivory yarn, and a small amount of dark brown yarn for the mouse and mouth.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, polyfill, 12 mm safety eyes, stitch marker, and scissors.
Cuddle Me Lion Amigurumi from Amigurumi Today
The Cuddle Me Lion softie is a free crochet pattern. The completed toy is approximately 6.3″ (16 cm tall).
YARN REQUIRED: You will need three colours of #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and an embroidery needle.
Laurence the Lion from Jess Huff
This free amigurumi pattern is suitable for intermediate-to-advanced- crocheters and stands 13½” tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic yarn, e.g., Super Saver Solids from Red Heart. You will need approximately 181 yards (165 m) of yellow yarn, 31 yards (28 m) of cream, 3 yards (3 m) of brown, and 27 yards (24 m) of orange.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 15 mm safety eyes, stitch markers, yarn needle, and fiberfill.
Louis the Royal Lion – Free Crochet Pattern from Little World of Whimsy
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Eco-Cotton DK from Nurturing Fibres. You will need less than one skein of yellow, less than one skein of brown, and a scrap of pink yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill, stitch markers, and black embroidery thread.
Brandy the Lion from Knot Bad Ami
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand. One skein of mustard yarn and one skein of terracotta. You will also need some black yarn for embroidering the face.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: two 12 mm safety eyes, a darning needle, polyfill, scissors, stitch marker, and a hair brush/ pet slicker for making the fluffy tail.
Lion Crochet Pattern from Little Crochet Farm
This free lion crochet pattern is part of a collection of safari animal amigurumi. The pattern is for a finished toy about 7½” (19 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook
NOTIONS: Black embroidery thread for the eyes, scissors, stuffing material, and a sewing needle.
Gardener Lion Crochet Pattern from Poppy Crochet Design
The Gardener Lion is a free crochet pattern that includes all the details for making the crochet lion toy and his adorable outfit.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm and 3 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, embroidery thread for the eyes, fiberfill stuffing, and stitch markers.
Free Tiny Lion Crochet Pattern by Scandistyle Dolls
This sweet little crochet lion measures approximately 3″ (8 cm) tall when crocheted in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.50-1.75 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a sewing needle, and fiberfill stuffing. You will also need 3-4 mm safety eyes or black and white cotton thread for embroidering the eyes.
Cecil, Free Lion Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
Make a cute and colourful crochet lion toy with this free, intermediate-level pattern. Cecil’s bow tie is worked in Tunisian crochet.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Polyester Fiberfill stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Free Crochet Lion Patterns with Video Tutorials
How to Crochet an Amigurumi Lion from Knitting Kitty
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make a crochet lion toy.
YARN REQUIRED: You will need #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton acrylic for the body and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic for the mane.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, fiberfill, darning needle, sewing needle, round head pins, scissors, pink safety nose, black embroidery thread, brown felt for the paws, and a pet brush/slicker ( for making the fluffy tail tip).
Little Lion Amigurumi – Free Crochet Toy Pattern from Little Crochet Farm
The finished size of this chubby little lion is approximately 3″ (8 cm). The pattern includes a YouTube tutorial for visual guidance.
YARN REQUIRED: you will need #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn in orange, brown, and light brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stuffing material, scissors, embroidery needle, and black embroidery thread for eyes.
Mini Lion Crochet Pattern Free from Little Crochet Farm
This free crochet pattern is for a cute mini lion that measures approximately 3″ (7 cm) tall. It’s a great pattern for beginners, with helpful links to tutorials that will teach you all the basic amigurumi stitches and techniques. It also includes a two-part video tutorial to guide you through the pattern step-by-step.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in two shades of brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Black thread for embroidering the eyes, scissors, stuffing material, and a sewing needle.
Amigurumi Lion Crochet Tutorial from Ami Saigon
Learn how to make this cute crochet lion with this free, three-part video tutorial.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm crochet hook
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing, and safety eyes.
Amigurumi Lion from Stella’s Yarn Universe
A free crochet pattern that also comes with a YouTube video tutorial. Leave off the mane and you will have a lioness.
YARN REQUIRED: You will need #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colours. One colour for the body and two tonally similar yarns for the mane.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 5 mm safety eyes, fiberfill, tapestry needle, black embroidery floss, a large-eyed sewing needle, stitch marker, pen, and scissors.
Premium Paid Crochet Lion Patterns
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Leonard the Lion Amigurumi Pattern by Bumbee Crochet Designs
(Paid Pattern)
This intermediate-level pattern includes instructions for making the crochet lion, crochet pants, knitted pants, and scarf. The finished toy is approximately 9¾” (25 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton or cotton/acrylic blend.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
Leo & Liza the Lions by Chassity Ann Designs 26
(Paid Pattern)
This adorable amigurumi lion and lioness duo are crocheted using cuddly, super bulky chenille yarn. They measure about 7″ (18 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Parfait Chunky from Premier Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 20 mm safety eyes, a yarn needle, and toy stuffing.
Leon the Crochet Lion by Ana Maria Craft
(Paid Pattern)
Learn how to make this cute crochet lion with this detailed e-book with step-by-step photos. The finished lion is about 6″ (15 cm) when made in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
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