Lion Lace Panel Filet Crochet Pattern

Attach this regal lion to a pillow as shown, or use yarn instead of crochet thread to make a lightweight pictorial blanket. This simple but almost three dimensional pattern was originally designed by Etta Neece in 1917. This is not your usual scanned vintage crochet pattern. To make this pattern great for today's crocheter I wrote complete instructions, expanded the written instructions so you won't need to skip around, and made an easy to follow chart. I also changed the written instructions to use modern US crochet terms. The only stitches you need to know to complete this lace are: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.