Crochet Lion Hoodie

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How cute is our crochet Lion Hoodie! Our third Lion pattern inspired by the Lion King! You can check out our Lion Blanket HERE and Cowl HERE! This little lion is sure to put a smile or a roar on your face!  This pattern comes in 6 month to child size 10. 

Intermediate skill level.

Key Takeaways

  • The crochet lion hoodie pattern is inspired by The Lion King and is available in sizes from 6 months to child size 10.
  • Get the downloadable PDF on Ravelry or Etsy for full instructions and materials needed.
  • The hoodie features a textured stitch with a loopy stitch mane and removable tail, making it perfect for layering.
  • Paw print pockets add fun functionality for little ones to store treasures.
  • Enjoy the full video tutorial available on the website to help with the crochet lion hoodie project.

Project Overview

The Crochet Lion Hoodie pattern featuring a textured stitch lion-themed hoodie with loop-stitch mane, paw print pockets and a removable tail, sized from 6 months to child 10. It includes a full video tutorial and makes a fun warm layer or Halloween costume for little ones.


Skill level: Intermediate

Sizes: 6-12mth (12-18mth, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Finished Fit:

Chest Inches- 20 (22.5, 25, 28, 29, 30.5, 32)

Yarn Weight: DK Weigh #4

Yarn: Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted Weigh

Hook Sizes: US I/9 (5.5mm)

US H/8 (5mm)

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/T5f-Cpm8yfA

A little girl wearing a crochet lion cardigan.
Pictured Size 4. Photography by Gina McFadden Photography

Video Tutorial

Crochet Lion Hoodie

https://youtu.be/T5f-Cpm8yfA

Yarn Requirements:ย 

Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted Weight – BUY HERE

   100% Acrylic (3.5oz/100g/180yds/165m)

Sizing:

 Sizes: 6-12mth (12-18mth, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Shown in Size 4 in Medium Taupe (MC), Natural (A) and Chocolate (B) 

6-12  12-18   2   4   6   8   10   

MC     2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6)    

1 each of A & B all sizes

To Fit Chest measurement

Inches   18 (19,21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28)

Finished Chest

Inches   20 (22.5, 25, 28, 29, 30.5, 32)

 Crochet Hook Requirements:

 US I/9 (5.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

US H/8 (5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Susan Bates 12196.001 Siโ€ฆCoats & Clark Inc.CDN$ 14.68

A brown and white sweater with paw prints on it, perfect for those who love animals.

Additional Materials

Yarn Needle
Tapestry Needles

  • 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) brown wooden buttons (25mm) includes 1 for tail attachment 
  • Removable Stitch Markers

Helpful Resources

A little girl wearing a crochet lion hoodie.

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Our Lion Hoodie features a gorgeous textured stitch that’s easy to create with single and double crochet stitches. Loop stitches are worked around the hood edge to create a loopy stitch mane. These loops can be cut for a shaggy look if desired. To finish this hoodie off we added a removable tail!

The crochet lion hoodie would make the perfect Halloween Costume for your littles. The hoodie is thick and warm perfect for layering.

We added paw print pockets to keep hands warm and stash special treasures.

A little girl wearing a crochet lion cardigan.

Photography byย Gina McFadden Photography

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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJโ€™s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on September 19th, 2019.


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