Looking for a cute and fun crochet project? These free amigurumi lion patterns are perfect for adding a little wild charm to your next make. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, you’ll find something here to love—from quick no-sew keychains to plush huggable lions. Let’s dive into a jungle of creativity and find your next favorite pattern!
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1. Ragdoll Lion Free Crochet Pattern
This Ragdoll Lion pattern is designed to be crochet in flat panels, as opposed to working in the round. You crochet 2 of each piece, then either crochet or sew them together! This precious pattern would make anyone smile, and is perfect for beginners.
2. Landon the Lion
Landon the Lion can be crochet with any yarn thickness, as gauge is not very important for this pattern. The result is a precious parent lion and kiddo lion! Adorable!
3. Easy Amigurumi Lion Crochet Pattern
This Easy Amigurumi Lion Crochet Pattern has the cutest messy mane which would look cute in any kiddo’s room. It is rated as “easy” and uses only simple stitches. Any beginner can crochet this precious pattern!
4. Low-Sew Amigurumi Lion Pattern
This Low-Sew Amigurumi Lion Pattern has the cutest eyes which seem to be smiling at you. There are also detailed video tutorials included for added support! Any yarn weight will work for this pattern as well, and any color scheme too!
5. Lion Crochet Free Pattern
This Lion Crochet free pattern is part of a fun Safari Animal series with 11 other pattern installments! Using only 3 shades of brown, plus a bit of white and pink, this little guy can be whipped up in no time!
6. Louis the Royal Lion
From this very blog, I proudly present Louis the Royal Lion! He is a perfect pattern for any beginner, and he can be crocheted in no time at all due to his small size. We recommend Good Loops Yarn in the colors Sunglow, Coco, and Ruby Pink. Get started on this little guy today!
7. Chubby Standing Plush Lion
This Chubby Standing Plush Lion pattern uses big plushy yarn, so it is a breeze to crochet quickly. It is about 8 inches tall and includes lots of helpful video tutorials too. It is also a “Mix and Make” pattern which means that you can choose from several bodies to go with one head, for a customized snuggly stuffy!
8. Mini Crochet Lion Pattern
This Mini Crochet Lion Pattern is a low-sew pattern, as the legs, body, and head are crocheted as one piece. You can use any scrap yarn you have for this pattern, which is exactly what the designer did!
9. Pocket Lion Pattern
This Pocket Lion pattern is once again part of a collection of other adorable crochet creations! It is a no-sew pattern as well, which is a plus for those of us who want to tie off that last stitch and just admire what we have made without the hassle of sewing it all together.
10. Amigurumi Lion Free Pattern
This Amigurumi Lion Free Pattern is geared toward intermediate and seasoned crocheters, and it includes a video tutorial which you can find on YouTube. It uses mostly simple stitches, but requires quite a lot of sewing. Additionally, beware of crochet term conversion… it switches for different pieces of the lion.
11. Laurence the Lion
Laurence the Lion is the kind of stuffy that makes you believe in Toy Story. There must be some intelligence behind those beautiful eyes! One of six free safari animals, this sweet little guy is just the lion you were looking for.
12. Aaliyah the Little Lion
Aaliyah the Little Lion has the cutest little mane of a rockstar! The designer is sure to mention that this pattern is beginner friendly and is sure to make you smile.
13. Lion Amigurumi Free Pattern
This Lion Amigurumi pattern uses SMC Catania yarn in beige, yellow, brown, and black. This little guy’s mane is so cute, and his little paws make me smile as well! This pattern is perfect for any little one… or even for yourself.
14. Amigurumi Lion Pattern
This Amigurumi Lion pattern is a free PDF download which uses only simple stitches. While the pattern for the precious overalls are not included in the PDF, I am sure they could either be freestyled on the spot or another pattern could be adapted.
15. Lion Amigurumi
This Lion Amigurumi, according to the designer, is the perfect size to give a big hug to. They can be made in several sizes and uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn for affordability and quality too!
16. The Isaac Lion
Meet the Isaac Lion! Using worsted weight yarn and 2 safety eyes, this pattern is easy peasy and requires few colors. The pattern uses only simple stitches and includes a downloadable adoption certificate document too!
17. Crochet Lion Keychain Pattern
This Crochet Lion Keychain Pattern whips up in no time! I believe the designer said it best… “you can make your own in the time it would have taken you to vacuum your home – I’m sure we can agree this is a much more productive way to spend the day.” So true! This little guy is the perfect pal to accompany you on all your adventures!
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