Free Crochet
Lion Patterns

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.