Zen Tangle Lion – New Crochet Pattern!

I’m absolutely thrilled to present my latest design: Zen Tangle Lion… Roaaarrr!

As a big lover of all cats – large and small – I simply had to Zen Tangle the king of the jungle… the mighty LION.

As many of you have come to expect from my patterns, this one is available in two techniques:
Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Interlocking Filet Crochet

Zen Tangle Lion is fully symmetrical, making it suitable for both left- and right-handed crocheters. (Left-handed crafters – just keep an eye on the eye placement; special notes are included in the pattern for you!)

Included in the pattern:
Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Interlocking Filet Crochet
✔️ Ticked X charts
✔️ Written instructions
✔️ Envelope-style border
✔️ Instructions and tutorial links to my YouTube channel
✔️ Printable X chart
✔️ Yarn recommendations
✔️ English (US terms), German, and Dutch translations
✔️ A separate printable X-chart
✔️ Small zoomable charts for use on an electronic device

*** Yarn Requirements***

Overlay Mosaic Crochet

Bramblewood Yarns
Hook size: 2.75mm (US C-2), including the envelope border
Colour A (Dark Chocolate Brown):
– Pattern: 2000m / 2200yd
– Border: 700m / 770yd
Colour B (Light Ombre Background):
– Pattern: 1800m / 1980yd
– Border: 700m / 770yd
Finished size: approx. 98 x 131 cm (38.5 x 51.5 inches)
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Drops Safran
Hook size: 3mm (US D), including the envelope border
Colour A (Any dark colour): 14 skeins – 2240m / 2450yd
– Border: 4 skeins – 640m / 700yd
Colour B (Any light colour): 11 skeins – 1760m / 1925yd
– Border: 3 skeins
Finished size: approx. 122 x 140 cm (48 x 55 inches)

Stylecraft Special DK
Hook size: 4mm (US G-6), including the envelope border
Colour A (Any dark colour): 13 skeins – 3835m / 4200yd
Colour B (Any light colour): 10 skeins – 2950m / 3200yd
Finished size: approx. 140 x 190 cm (55 x 75 inches)

Stitch count: 231 stitches x 313 rows
Border: 18 rounds

Interlocking Filet Crochet

Hobbii Twister (or similar thin cotton)
Hook size: 3mm (US D)
Colour A (solid): 1700m / 1810yd
Colour B (Twister ombre): 1650m / 1780yd
Finished size: approx. 89 x 127 cm (35 x 50 inches)

Baby Bee Sweet Delight (or other acrylic mix)
Hook size: 3.5mm (US E)
Colour A: approx. 7 skeins – 2140m / 2340yd
Colour B: approx. 6 skeins – 1820m / 1990yd
Finished size: approx. 97 x 150 cm (38 x 59 inches)

Grid Size: 115 x 155 windows

Changing your hook size or yarn thickness will affect the finished size and yarn usage.

Happy crocheting!