Crochet Lion Granny Square Tutorial

The Crochet Lion Granny Square is an adorable and creative way to incorporate a playful touch into your crochet projects. With its mane woven in vibrant colors and its cute little face, this square brings a whimsical charm to any blanket, pillow, or wall hanging. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this design is sure to bring a smile to your face as you work on it. Get ready to add a roar of fun to your next crochet creation with the charming Crochet Lion Granny Square!

Materials

• Yarn in various colors
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Lion Head (Make 2 Circles)

Magic Ring - Round 1:

• Create a double magic ring.
• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
• Make 15 double crochets into the ring.
• Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of the beginning chain-3 for a total of 16 stitches.

Round 2:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
• Make a double crochet in the first stitch.
• Increase (2 double crochets) in each stitch around.
• Join with a slip stitch at the end of the round for a total of 32 double crochets.

Round 3:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
• Make one double crochet in the same stitch.
• Make one regular double crochet in the next stitch, then an increase (2 double crochets) in the following stitch. Repeat around.
• Total of 48 stitches.
• Cut the yarn and set it aside.

Bottom Part Circle

Magic Ring - Round 1:

• Create a magic ring.
• Chain 1.
• Make 6 single crochets into the ring.
• Join to the first single crochet.

Round 2:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
• Make 2 double crochets in the same stitch.
• Make 2 double crochets in the next stitch, then make 3 double crochets in the next stitch. Repeat around.
• Join to the beginning chain-3.

For Round 3:

• Chain 3.
• Make 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Repeat.
• Total of 32 stitches.

Joining the Pieces

Round 5:

• Holding both circles together, insert the hook into any back loop of a stitch from both pieces.
• Work around with single crochets to join them together.
• Chain 1.
• Make 11 regular single crochets, then increase by 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat around.
• Work 9 regular single crochets at the end.

Forming the Square

Round 6:

• Chain 1.
• Make 6 single crochets.
• Chain 1, skip 2 stitches, work 2 double crochets into the next stitch, make 2 treble crochets in the next stitch, chain 1, then 2 more treble crochets in the same stitch for the corner.
• Continue the pattern on each side until the end of the round.

Round 7:

• Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet).
• Skip 2 stitches, make 3 double crochets in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern along each side.
• Chain 3 for the corner.
• Skip 1 stitch (the chain-1 space), continue with 3 double crochets, skip 2 stitches along the next side. Repeat around.

For Round 8:

• Single crochet around the entire square.
• In each corner chain space, work 5 single crochets.
• Join to the first single crochet at the end of the round.

Lion's Mane and Face Details

• Chain 3, work 7 double crochets into the same stitch.
• Skip 2 stitches and make a single crochet in the next.
• Repeat this pattern around for the mane.
• For the nose, with black yarn create a small piece with 3 double crochets, turn, work some single crochets, and finish.
• Attach white yarn for additional facial features.
• Make ears by attaching them with a chain-2 arch and double crochet stitches.

Finishing

• Fasten off all yarn ends, weave in the loose ends, and shape your granny square.
• Attach any additional features like eyes or mouth with your yarn needle.