The UK's Friendliest Online Knitting Club

Let's Knit Together is a thriving community full of people ready to share advice and chat all things knitting. Access 2,500+ quality-checked patterns, a library of handy how-to videos and much more.

Join Now

Would you like to get crafting essentials straight to your inbox? Yes please

Amigurumi Lion

Amigurumi Toy

Download Pattern

With his flowery tunic, Brian the amigurumi Lion is less a ferocious beast and more a peace-loving pussycat, but he still sports a magnificent mane worthy of the king of the jungle. Sarah-Jane Hicks has created it with a clever loop trick – read our Skill Up panel to find out how to do it. For amigurumi beginners, you’ll find a stitch marker at the start of your round is a helpful way to keep your place.