Crochet Heart Lion Applique

Create a charming and adorable crochet lion applique with a heart-shaped mane! This delightful project combines the sweetness of a heart with the majestic beauty of a lion, resulting in a unique and eye-catching design. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any garment, accessory, or home decor item, this crochet heart lion applique is sure to capture hearts wherever it goes. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this charming design brings together the elegance of a heart shape and the fierce beauty of a lion. The heart-shaped mane adds a delightful twist to the traditional lion motif, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Whether you choose to adorn a baby blanket, a hat, or a bag, this crochet heart lion applique will surely make a statement and become a beloved addition to your handmade creations. So grab your crochet hook and let your imagination run wild as you bring this adorable lion to life!

Abbreviations:

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

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Finished Size:

This crochet Lion applique is about 2-1/2” (6.5 cm) in diameter.

Materials:

• cotton crochet thread size 10, colors – yellow, orange
• crochet hook size 6/1.8 mm
• buttons of your choice for the Lion’s eyes
• embroidery floss, color – black
• embroidery needle
• sewing thread
• sewing needle

Instructions:

For this applique you need to make a Large Heart for the Lion’s head and eight Small Hearts for the Lion’s mane.

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 in each of next 3 Sts, HDC in Ch-1 St, Ch 1, DC in next St (Heart point), Ch 1, HDC in Ch-1 St, DC in 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.

If you have a small hole in the center, close it while fastening off the beginning end.

Small Heart – make 8

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 in first St, 2 SC in each of next 2 Sts, SC in each of next 3 Sts, SC in Ch-1 St, Ch 1, DC in next St (Heart point), Ch 1, SC in Ch-1 St, SC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 SC in each of next 2 Sts, SC in next St, Ch 3, Sl St in center. Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew Small Hearts to the Large Heart from the back side slightly overlapping Small Hearts edges. Sew on buttons for the eyes. Embroider a mouth.

Happy Crocheting!