This crochet Lion applique is another addition to the series of my Heart Shaped Appliques. It is easy to make and perfect for any embellishment!
This crochet Lion is made from hearts and it is perfect for Valentine’s Day! Try to experiment with different weight yarns and hooks to make your Lion applique in different sizes.
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Crochet Lion Applique – Free Crochet Pattern
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Abbreviations:
(See a list of crochet abbreviations used in patterns by yarn industry designers and publishers HERE)
Ch – chain
DC – double crochet
HDC – half double crochet
Rnd – round
SC- single crochet
Sl St – slip stitch
St (Sts) – stitch (stitches)
TR – treble crochet
Finished Size:
Crochet Lion Applique is about 2-1/2” (6.5 cm) in diameter.
Materials:
– cotton crochet thread size 10, colors – yellow and orange
– crochet hook size 4/2 mm
– buttons of your choice for Lion’s eyes
– embroidery floss black color, embroidery needle
– sewing threads, sewing needle
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Instructions:
- Make a Large Heart for Lion’s head.
Large Heart
With yellow color, Ch 4;
Rnd 1. Make all of the next stitches into the fourth Ch from hook (the first Ch made) working under both loops – 3 DC, 3 HDC, Ch 1, DC (Heart point), Ch 1, 3 HDC, 3 DC, Ch 3, Sl St in center.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, HDC + DC in first St, 3 TR in next St, 2 DC in next St, DC into each of next 3 Sts, HDC in Ch-1 St, Ch 1, DC in next St (Heart point), Ch 1, HDC in Ch-1, DC into each of next 3 Sts, 2 DC in next St, 3 TR in next St, DC + HDC in next St, Ch 3, Sl St in center.
Rnd 3. Ch 3, HDC in first St, 2 HDC in each of next 5 Sts, HDC in each of the next 5 Sts, HDC in Ch-1 St, Ch 1, DC in next St (Heart point), Ch 1, HDC in Ch-1 St, HDC in each of the next 5 Sts, 2 HDC in each of next 5 Sts, HDC in next St, Ch 3, Sl St in center. Fasten off.
2. Make eight Small Hearts for Lion’s mane.
Small Heart
With orange color, Ch 4;
Rnd 1. Make all of the next stitches into the fourth Ch from hook (the first Ch made) working under both loops – 3 DC, 3 HDC, Ch 1, DC (Heart point), Ch 1, 3 HDC, 3 DC, Ch 3, Sl St in center.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, SC into first St, 2 SC into each of next 2 Sts, SC into each of next 3 Sts, SC in Ch-1 St, Ch 1, DC into next St (Heart point), Ch 1, SC in Ch-1 St, SC into each of next 3 Sts, 2 SC into each of next 2 Sts, SC into next St, Ch 3, Sl St in center. Fasten off.
3. Sew Small Hearts to the Large Heart from the back side slightly overlapping Small Hearts edges.
4. Sew on buttons for the eyes or you can embroider them instead. Embroider a mouth.
I hope you enjoyed this crochet Lion applique!
Happy Crocheting!
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