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The motif is 48 stitches × 48 rows.
Select a tension from the list or enter your own to automatically calculate the motif's size.
There’s something so comforting about a little lion, isn’t there? Not fierce. Not wild. Just round, warm and quietly smiling.
The simple shapes, the golden tones, the fluffy mane — it all came together into a motif that feels playful but still calm to knit.
He’s the kind of motif that makes you smile when you look down at your knitting.
This chart is around 40 x 40 stitches and works beautifully as a centered motif on a sweater, on a baby blanket, or even on a tote bag for a little safari touch.
For yarn, I love using DK cotton or a soft cotton blend to keep the stitches crisp and clear.
A warm yellow for the face, a pumpkin orange for the mane, and a calm green background really make him glow — but you could also go softer and more neutral if that’s your style.
Always start your new project by checking the final size of the motif. For different tension the calculator above will help you.
| Gauge (Tension) | Width (cm / in) | Height (cm / in) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 sts × 30 rows | 20 cm / 7.9" | 16 cm / 6.3" |
| 22 sts × 32 rows | 22 cm / 8.6" | 15 cm / 5.9" |
| 29 sts × 34 rows | 17 cm / 6.5" | 14 cm / 5.6" |
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