Crochet a Relaxed Lion Corner-to-Corner Square
Create the king of your Wild Animals crochet collection with this free Forever Lazy Lion Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet square pattern. With its fluffy mane, sleepy expression and warm colours, this friendly lion is a wonderful addition to safari baby blankets, children's afghans, nursery décor and wildlife-inspired crochet projects.
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About This Pattern
This free tutorial includes everything you need to complete the square, including a printable C2C graph, complete written instructions, colour guide and finished measurements. Crochet the lion on its own or combine it with the other Wild Animals C2C Squares to create a colourful blanket filled with adorable safari animals.
Worked diagonally using the Corner-to-Corner crochet technique, the lion gradually appears one block at a time as you follow the graph. Every square in the collection shares the same graph size, making it easy to mix and match the complete set.
Crochet patterns include c2c square and graph, which can easily be combined into a beautiful c2c afghan, or you can use each individual square, for crochet pillows or a fancy table runner.
You can purchase the downloadable pdf pattern in my store at an affordable price and includes:
- Written instructions row by row, alternating right to left, they also have indicated Right and Wrong site.
- Patterns include directional graphs.
1 x All in One Pattern : Each square has its own graph and pattern instructions
1 x Graphs Only - Full page Graph image and color indications for each square.
Corner to Corner Graph Size : 25 x 25 Squares
Example Square size is worked in Double knit yarn using a 3mm crochet hook, using double crochet stitches.
Size of finished square : 13 x 13 inches / 34.5 x 34.5 cm
Looking for the Complete Wild Animal Collection?
The Smiling Panda Bear is one of nine matching Wild Animal C2C crochet squares.
If you'd like all nine printable PDF patterns in one convenient download, the complete bundle includes:
- Cheerful Crocodile
- Cute Koala Bear
- Smiling Panda Bear
- Friendly Polar Bear
- Baby Rhino
- Upbeat Tiger
- Modest Zebra
- Happy Hippo
- Forever Lazy Lion
Download the complete Wild Animals C2C Crochet Pattern Bundle on Etsy
Pattern Information
- Skill Level : Intermediate Beginner
- Crochet Technique : Corner-to-Corner (C2C)
- Graph Size : 25 × 25 Squares
Finished Size
Approximately: 13 × 13 inches (34.5 × 34.5 cm)
Using:
- Double Knit (DK) Yarn
- 3 mm Crochet Hook
- Double Crochet stitches
Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Cotton–Acrylic Blends |
Materials
- 3 mm Crochet Hook
- Double Knit (DK) Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Colours Used
- Orange
- Brown
- White
- Yellow
- Red
- Black
Experiment with different shades of gold and brown to create your own unique lion.
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Pattern Instructions
Construction Overview
Quick Guide: How to Crochet a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Square
Corner-to-Corner crochet is worked diagonally using small double crochet blocks to build colourful graph designs.
Step 1 – Create the First Block
Chain six stitches and work double crochet stitches to create your first C2C block.
Step 2 – Increase
Increase one block at the beginning of every row while following the graph until your square reaches 25 × 25 blocks.
Step 3 – Follow the Graph
Each graph square represents one crochet block. Change colours where shown to create the lion's face and mane.
Step 4 – Decrease
Once the widest point is reached, begin decreasing one block per row until the final corner is complete.
Step 5 – Finish
Fasten off, weave in all loose ends and lightly block your finished square before joining it with your blanket.
Pattern Diagram
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Quick Stitch Guide
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : 3tr - 3 treble crochet
AFR : 3lb - 3 Langbeentjies in selfde steek
1. Work 3 dc into the same stitch (one after the other).
2. Space or skip per pattern to create clusters/shells.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
Pattern Reference
This page is part of a larger crochet pattern and is intended as a companion tutorial or stitch reference. For complete instructions, materials, sizing information, and all pattern sections, please visit the main pattern page.Wild Animals C2C Afghan Squares
Create a fun and colourful handmade blanket with this Wild Animals C2C Crochet Pattern Bundle. This collection includes 9 adorable Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet animal squares, each featuring a unique safari-inspired design with detailed written instructions and easy-to-follow colour graphs. Crochet a cheerful crocodile, cute koala, smiling panda, friendly polar bear, baby rhino, upbeat tiger, modest zebra, happy hippo, and forever lazy lion before joining them into a beautiful baby blanket, children's afghan, nursery throw, or decorative cushion. Whether you're new to C2C crochet or an experienced maker, these printable PDF patterns make it easy to create a charming wildlife blanket one square at a time.
Step by Step
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Free Forever Lazy Lion C2C Crochet Pattern and Graph
Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Dc – Double Crochet
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong Side
- C2C – Corner-to-Corner
← Row 1 [RS]: (White) (1 square)
→ Row 2 [WS]: (White) x 2 (2 squares)
← Row 3 [RS]: (White) x 3 (3 squares)
→ Row 4 [WS]: (White) x 4 (4 squares)
← Row 5 [RS]: (White) x 5 (5 squares)
→ Row 6 [WS]: (White) x 6 (6 squares)
← Row 7 [RS]: (White) x 7 (7 squares)
→ Row 8 [WS]: (White) x 8 (8 squares)
← Row 9 [RS]: (White) x 3, (Orange), (White) x 5 (9 squares)
→ Row 10 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 7, (White) x 2 (10 squares)
← Row 11 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 9, (White) (11 squares)
→ Row 12 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 10, (White) (12 squares)
← Row 13 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 11, (White) (13 squares)
→ Row 14 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 5, (Yellow) x 4, (Orange) x 3, (White) (14 squares)
← Row 15 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 6, (Orange) x 5, (White) (15 squares)
→ Row 16 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 4, (Yellow) x 8, (Orange) x 2, (White) (16 squares)
← Row 17 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 2, (Brown) x 4, (Yellow) x 3, (Orange) x 4, (White) (17 squares)
→ Row 18 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 4, (Yellow), (Red), (Yellow), (Brown), (Yellow) x 3, (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Orange), (White) x 2 (18 squares)
← Row 19 [RS]: (White), (Brown) x 2, (Orange), (Yellow) x 6, (Brown), (Red) x 2, (Yellow), (Orange) x 3, (White) x 2 (19 squares)
→ Row 20 [WS]: (White) x 2, (Orange) x 3, (Yellow), (Red) x 2, (Brown), (Yellow) x 4, (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Brown), (Yellow), (Brown), (White) (20 squares)
← Row 21 [RS]: (White), (Brown), (Yellow) x 10, (Red) x 2, (Yellow), (Orange) x 3, (White) x 3 (21 squares)
→ Row 22 [WS]: (White) x 3, (Orange) x 3, (Yellow) x 2, (Brown) x 2, (Yellow) x 7, (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Brown), (White) (22 squares)
← Row 23 [RS]: (White) x 2, (Yellow) x 12, (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Orange) x 2, (White) x 4 (23 squares)
→ Row 24 [WS]: (White) x 4, (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 2, (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Black) x 3, (Yellow), (Black) x 3, (Yellow) x 3, (Brown), (White) x 2 (24 squares)
← Row 25 [RS]: (White) x 3, (Brown) x 2, (Yellow), (Orange), (Black) x 3, (Yellow), (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 3, (Brown), (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) x 5 (25 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
→ Row 26 [WS]: (White) x 4, (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 2, (White), (Black), (Orange), (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) x 3 (24 squares)
← Row 27 [RS]: (White) x 3, (Orange), (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 2, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (Brown), (Yellow), (Orange) x 3, (White) x 3 (23 squares)
→ Row 28 [WS]: (White) x 3, (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Black), (Yellow) x 3, (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) x 2 (22 squares)
← Row 29 [RS]: (White) x 2, (Orange), (Yellow), (Orange) x 3, (Black), (Yellow) x 6, (Brown), (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) x 3 (21 squares)
→ Row 30 [WS]: (White) x 2, (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 9, (Orange) x 3, (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) (20 squares)
← Row 31 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 4, (Black) x 3, (Yellow) x 3, (Brown), (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) x 2 (19 squares)
→ Row 32 [WS]: (White) x 2, (Orange) x 2, (Yellow), (Brown) x 2, (Yellow), (Black), (White) x 2, (Orange), (Yellow) x 3, (Orange) x 2, (White) (18 squares)
← Row 33 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 4, (Yellow), (Orange), (Black) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Orange) x 2, (White) (17 squares)
→ Row 34 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 4, (Black) x 2, (Orange) x 2, (Yellow), (Orange) x 3, (White) (16 squares)
← Row 35 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 3, (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (Black), (Yellow) x 4, (Orange) x 2, (White) (15 squares)
→ Row 36 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 3, (Black), (Orange) x 3, (Yellow), (Orange) x 2, (White) (14 squares)
← Row 37 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow), (Orange) x 3, (Yellow) x 2, (Orange) x 3, (White) (13 squares)
→ Row 38 [WS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Brown) x 2, (Yellow) x 4, (Orange) x 2, (White) (12 squares)
← Row 39 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 2, (Yellow) x 5, (Brown), (Orange), (White) (11 squares)
→ Row 40 [WS]: (White) x 2, (Yellow) x 3, (Orange) x 4, (White) (10 squares)
← Row 41 [RS]: (White), (Orange) x 3, (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Brown), (White) (9 squares)
→ Row 42 [WS]: (White), (Brown), (Yellow) x 2, (Orange) x 3, (White) (8 squares)
← Row 43 [RS]: (White) x 3, (Brown), (Yellow), (Brown), (White) (7 squares)
→ Row 44 [WS]: (White), (Brown) x 2, (White) x 3 (6 squares)
← Row 45 [RS]: (White) x 5 (5 squares)
→ Row 46 [WS]: (White) x 4 (4 squares)
← Row 47 [RS]: (White) x 3 (3 squares)
→ Row 48 [WS]: (White) x 2 (2 squares)
← Row 49 [RS]: (White) (1 square)
Total: (Orange) x 182, (Brown) x 39, (White) x 178, (Red) x 7, (Black) x 29, (Yellow) x 190
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
Is this lion crochet pattern free?
Yes. This page includes the free C2C graph and complete written pattern for the Forever Lazy Lion square.
Can I make the lion in different colours?
Yes. Feel free to customise the mane and face using your favourite colour palette.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Confident beginners who understand basic Corner-to-Corner crochet will be able to complete this pattern.
Is the lion included in the complete bundle?
Yes. The Forever Lazy Lion is included with all eight other Wild Animal C2C crochet square patterns in the complete bundle.
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