Designer: Susan’s Crochet Atelier
Instagram: @susanscrochetatelier
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Let’s make something fun and adorable today
There’s something undeniably charming about a tiny lion with a fluffy mane and a gentle face. The Fluffy Mane Crochet Little Lion brings that charm to life with soft textures, playful details, and a lovable personality in every stitch. Made using YarnArt Jeans in shades of yellow (Color 84), brown (Color 70), and optic white (Color 62), this adorable lion gets its signature look through careful color choice and a wonderfully fluffy mane. A 2.75 mm crochet hook and 8 mm safety eyes complete the essentials for crafting this little cutie—making it a satisfying project for crocheters of all skill levels.
This delightful free pattern is designed by the talented Susan’s Crochet Atelier, whose creativity and craftsmanship continue to inspire the amigurumi world. A heartfelt thank you to Susan for sharing this lovely lion with the crochet community. And don’t forget to check the end of the pattern—there you’ll find a collection of inspiring amigurumi lion examples to fuel your next crochet adventure!
Materials:
YarnArt Jeans Color 84 (yellow)
YarnArt Jeans Color 70 (brown)
YarnArt Jeans Color 62 (optic)
2.75 mm crochet hook
8 mm safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle & scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations:
sc- single crochet
inc- increase
dec- decrease
R- round
st- stitch
MR- magic ring
AMIGURUMI LITTLE LION FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Head & body
Worked as one piece.
R1: Magic ring, 6 SC
R2: Inc in each st around (12)
R3: (SC, Inc) 6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
R5: (3 SC, Inc)* 6 (30)
R6: (4 SC, Inc)* 6 (36)
R7-14: SC around (36)
R15: (4 SC, Dec) * 6 (30)
R16: (3 SC, Dec) * 6 (24)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 10-11, about 6 stitches apart.
R17: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
R18: (SC, Dec) * 6 (12)
R19: SC around (12)
R20: (SC, Inc)* 6 (18)
R21: (2 SC, Inc) * 6 (24)
R22-27: SC around (24)
R28: (2 SC, Dec) * 6 (18)
R29: (SC, Dec)* 6 (12)
Stuff firmly and close with a needle.
Arms (make 2)
Use brown yarn.
R1. Magic ring, 6 SC
R2. Inc in each st around (12)
Switch to color 84.
R3-6. SC around (12)
R7. (4 SC,Dec)x2 (10)
R8-9. SC around (10)
Stuff lightly, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
Use brown yarn.
R1. Magic ring, 6 SC
R2. Inc in each st around (12)
R3. (SC, Inc)*6 (18)
Switch to color 84.
R4-7. SC around (18)
R8. (SC, Dec)*6 (12)
R9-10. SC around (12)
Stuff firmly, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
R1. Magic ring, 6 SC
R2. (SC, Inc)*3 (9)
R3-4. SC around (9)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
R1. Magic ring, 6 SC
R2. SC around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Add small yarn strands to the tip for a tuft.
Mouth
R1. Magic ring, 6 SC
R2. Inc in each st around (12)
R3. (SC, Inc)*6 (18)
R4-5. SC around (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Embroider a triangular nose.
Lightly stuff and sew it onto the face below eyes.
Mane
Strand attachment method.
Cut strands of brown yarn (-6 cm each).
Attach strands around the head by looping them into stitches.
Trim and fluff for a full mane effect.
Assembly
Sew arms slightly below the head at rounds 19-20.
Attach legs at the bottom of the body, around rounds 27-29.
Sew ears onto the head at approximately rounds 4-6.
Attach the tail at the back around round 26.
Embroider eyebrows.
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