Easy Amigurumi Lion Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

10/10 would crochet again. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one).

Okay WOW. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi, and this one still taught me something. Did the rounded ears in a contrasting color, highly recommend. The muzzle is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Already eyeing the other animals.

Perfect from start to finish. I crochet on my breaks, and this one still taught me something. Very satisfying little project. Gave it to my twin nephews. I've been asked for four more. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this.

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. The muzzle and the mane are what make it look like an actual Lion instead of a blob.

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the tail tuft. Made it in one lazy Sunday with chunky chenille. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the tail tuft.

So happy with how my Lion turned out. Made it for a coworker's baby shower and they have not put it down since. Finished in a rainy afternoon. The rounded ears is my favorite part. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Instructions are short and direct. No life story at the top, just the pattern. Will be making this again.

Okay pattern. Finished in a weekend. The rounded ears is my favorite part. Made it for a Secret Santa and they have not put it down since. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Lion. Crocheting this was honestly relaxing. The photos are good but there aren't enough of them for the tail tuft.

Bought it at 11pm, finished by 2am, no regrets. I liked that the color changes for the tail tuft are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Finished in one evening. The tail tuft is my favorite part. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

This pattern made me feel like I actually know what I'm doing. This got me out of a crochet slump.

This was a joy to make. The shaping on the rounded ears is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

Hands down the best Lion pattern out there. I make toys for the children's ward, and this one still taught me something. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for.

I've already made three of these. I checked and the shop allows selling finished items, which is why I bought it. It even lists how much yarn you'll need in yards, which saved me from a mid-project yarn run. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. This was my very first amigurumi and this was perfect for me. A 5th birthday party squealed. Mission accomplished. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the rounded ears goes. Go get it.

Solid pattern. I'm a grandma of six, and this one still taught me something. This one's for my goddaughter. Already planning the next one. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. I left out the rounded ears by accident and honestly it still looks cute. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. My one gripe is the mane took a few tries to get symmetrical. Four solid stars.

Really nice pattern with one small gripe. Very satisfying little project. Wish it came with a two-color variation, but easy to improvise. Four solid stars.

This was a joy to make. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one. Perfect gift pattern.

Five stars, no notes. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. Finished in two sittings. The mane is my favorite part. My daughter squealed. Mission accomplished. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. I run a crochet club at my school, and this one still taught me something. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Can't wait for more from this shop.

Five stars, no notes. Instructions are short and direct. No life story at the top, just the pattern. Gave it to my book club swap. I've been asked for four more.

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets. Sewing on the muzzle took longer than the whole body, but that's amigurumi.

Cute end result, frustrating middle. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. The rounded ears instructions tripped me up and I had to frog it twice.

This Lion came out SO cute. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Buying the whole set next.

Okay pattern. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Took me a rainy afternoon start to finish including sewing on the rounded ears. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. The stitch count on one round of the muzzle didn't match for me (could be my error).

Absolutely adorable. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Will be making this again.

Worth every penny. This was my very first amigurumi and this was perfect for me. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. Way better written than the free version I tried first. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the rounded ears goes. I made it in some hand-dyed merino I'd been saving and the mane still came out crisp. Zero complaints.

Love love love this pattern. The shaping on the tail tuft is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern.

I screamed a little when I finished the face. It was for my twin nephews and it was the hit of the party. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me.

Five stars, no notes. I make toys for the children's ward and I had no trouble at all. I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one. Crocheting this was honestly relaxing. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. Go get it.

It's fine. I crochet between classes and I had no trouble at all. Did the mane in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Gave it to our new neighbors. I've been asked for four more. I expected more hand-holding for a 'beginner' pattern on the rounded ears section.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. The rounded ears and the tail tuft are what make it look like an actual Lion instead of a blob. I used a slightly bigger hook so it'd be huggable and it came out great. Highly recommend.

Yes. Just yes. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years so I was nervous, but it went fine. Skipped the safety eyes and embroidered them for a baby-safe version. Pattern made that easy. My Lion came out about 6 inches tall using Paintbox cotton. Buying the whole set next.

10/10 would crochet again. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one).

Okay WOW. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi, and this one still taught me something. Did the rounded ears in a contrasting color, highly recommend. The muzzle is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Already eyeing the other animals.

Perfect from start to finish. I crochet on my breaks, and this one still taught me something. Very satisfying little project. Gave it to my twin nephews. I've been asked for four more. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this.

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. The muzzle and the mane are what make it look like an actual Lion instead of a blob.

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the tail tuft. Made it in one lazy Sunday with chunky chenille. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the tail tuft.

So happy with how my Lion turned out. Made it for a coworker's baby shower and they have not put it down since. Finished in a rainy afternoon. The rounded ears is my favorite part. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Instructions are short and direct. No life story at the top, just the pattern. Will be making this again.

Okay pattern. Finished in a weekend. The rounded ears is my favorite part. Made it for a Secret Santa and they have not put it down since. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Lion. Crocheting this was honestly relaxing. The photos are good but there aren't enough of them for the tail tuft.

Bought it at 11pm, finished by 2am, no regrets. I liked that the color changes for the tail tuft are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Finished in one evening. The tail tuft is my favorite part. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

This pattern made me feel like I actually know what I'm doing. This got me out of a crochet slump.

This was a joy to make. The shaping on the rounded ears is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

Hands down the best Lion pattern out there. I make toys for the children's ward, and this one still taught me something. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for.

I've already made three of these. I checked and the shop allows selling finished items, which is why I bought it. It even lists how much yarn you'll need in yards, which saved me from a mid-project yarn run. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. This was my very first amigurumi and this was perfect for me. A 5th birthday party squealed. Mission accomplished. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the rounded ears goes. Go get it.

Solid pattern. I'm a grandma of six, and this one still taught me something. This one's for my goddaughter. Already planning the next one. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. I left out the rounded ears by accident and honestly it still looks cute. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. My one gripe is the mane took a few tries to get symmetrical. Four solid stars.

Really nice pattern with one small gripe. Very satisfying little project. Wish it came with a two-color variation, but easy to improvise. Four solid stars.

This was a joy to make. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one. Perfect gift pattern.

Five stars, no notes. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. Finished in two sittings. The mane is my favorite part. My daughter squealed. Mission accomplished. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. I run a crochet club at my school, and this one still taught me something. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Can't wait for more from this shop.

Five stars, no notes. Instructions are short and direct. No life story at the top, just the pattern. Gave it to my book club swap. I've been asked for four more.

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets. Sewing on the muzzle took longer than the whole body, but that's amigurumi.

Cute end result, frustrating middle. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. The rounded ears instructions tripped me up and I had to frog it twice.

This Lion came out SO cute. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Buying the whole set next.

Okay pattern. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Took me a rainy afternoon start to finish including sewing on the rounded ears. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. The stitch count on one round of the muzzle didn't match for me (could be my error).

Absolutely adorable. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Will be making this again.

Worth every penny. This was my very first amigurumi and this was perfect for me. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. Way better written than the free version I tried first. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the rounded ears goes. I made it in some hand-dyed merino I'd been saving and the mane still came out crisp. Zero complaints.

Love love love this pattern. The shaping on the tail tuft is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern.

I screamed a little when I finished the face. It was for my twin nephews and it was the hit of the party. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me.

Five stars, no notes. I make toys for the children's ward and I had no trouble at all. I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one. Crocheting this was honestly relaxing. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. Go get it.

It's fine. I crochet between classes and I had no trouble at all. Did the mane in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Gave it to our new neighbors. I've been asked for four more. I expected more hand-holding for a 'beginner' pattern on the rounded ears section.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. The rounded ears and the tail tuft are what make it look like an actual Lion instead of a blob. I used a slightly bigger hook so it'd be huggable and it came out great. Highly recommend.

Yes. Just yes. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years so I was nervous, but it went fine. Skipped the safety eyes and embroidered them for a baby-safe version. Pattern made that easy. My Lion came out about 6 inches tall using Paintbox cotton. Buying the whole set next.