Create adorable charming chameleons

Red Heart Colorful Chameleons Crochet Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

Create adorable and vibrant chameleons with this fun and easy crochet pattern. Whether you choose the green and purple combo or the turquoise and multi-color version, these charming chameleons will brighten any space.

Create adorable charming chameleons

Materials Needed

  • Red Heart® Amigurumi™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 242 yds/221 m)
    • Chameleon (9252) – 1 ball makes 2
  • Size U.S. D/3 (3.25 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume™ crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 4 black safety eyes 1/4″ [6 mm]
  • Fiberfil Stuffing
  • Susan Bates® Steel Yarn Needle
  • Susan Bates® Split-Lock Stitch Count Markers

Abbreviations

  • Approx = Approximately
  • Beg = Beginning
  • Ch = Chain(s)
  • Cont = Continue(ity)
  • PM = Place marker
  • Rem = Remaining
  • Rep = Repeat
  • Rnd(s) = Round(s)
  • Sc = Single crochet

Measurements

  • Approx 10″ [25.5 cm] from tip of nose to rolled-up tail

Gauge

  • 24 sc and 28 rows = 4″ [10 cm]

Instructions

  • Version 1: Green as Color 1, Purple as Color 2, Turquoise as Color 3
  • Version 2: Turquoise as Color 1, Multi as Color 2, Purple as Color 3

Note: Do not join at the end of rounds. Work in continuous rounds (spiral). Move the marker up as each round is completed.

Sc2tog (Single Crochet Two Together)

Draw up a loop in each of the next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

  • Sl st = Slip stitch
  • St(s) = Stitches
  • Tog = Together
  • WS = Wrong side
  • Yoh = Yarn over hook

VERSION 1

  1. Start with Color 1. Make a slip knot and chain 2.
  2. In the second chain from the hook, make 6 single crochet stitches (sc). Place a stitch marker here. Do not join the round.
  3. For round 2, make 2 sc in each stitch. You will now have 12 stitches.
  4. For rounds 3 and 4, make 1 sc in each stitch.
  5. In round 5, make 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 sc in each of the next 6 stitches. Finish with 1 sc in the last 3 stitches. (18 stitches)
  6. In round 6, alternate between 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches and 2 sc in the following stitch. Continue around the round. (24 stitches)
  7. For rounds 7 to 12, make 1 sc in each stitch.

Face Features

Eyes (make 2)

  1. With Color 3, chain 2.
  2. In the second chain from the hook, make 6 sc. Join with a slip stitch and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
  3. Insert a safety eye in the center of each piece and sew the eyes in place.

Eyebrows (make 2)

  1. With Color 1, chain 7.
  2. Make 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and in each of the next 4 stitches. Slip stitch in the last chain. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew eyebrows above the eyes.

Crest for Top of Head (make 2)

  1. With Color 1, chain 2.
  2. In the second chain from the hook, make 5 sc. Turn your work. (5 stitches)
  3. Chain 1, then make 2 sc in each stitch. Turn your work. (10 stitches)
  4. Chain 1. Alternate between 1 sc in one stitch and 2 sc in the next. Continue across the row. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  5. With the wrong sides facing each other, sew the two pieces together. Attach to the top of the head.
Create adorable charming chameleons

Body and Tail

  1. With Color 1, chain 2.
  2. In the second chain from the hook, make 6 sc. (6 stitches)
  3. In round 2, make 2 sc in each stitch. (12 stitches)
  4. In round 3, alternate between 1 sc in the first stitch and 2 sc in the next. Continue around. (18 stitches)
  5. In round 4, alternate between 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches and 2 sc in the following stitch. Continue around. (24 stitches)
  6. For round 5, make 1 sc in each stitch.
  7. In round 6, alternate between 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches and 2 sc in the following stitch. Continue around. (30 stitches)
  8. Continue crocheting as follows:
    • Rounds 7 to 9: Make 1 sc in each stitch. Change to Color 2 at the end of round 9.
    • Rounds 10 and 11: Make 1 sc in each stitch. Change to Color 1 at the end of round 11.
    • Rounds 12 and 13: Make 1 sc in each stitch. Change to Color 2 at the end of round 13.
    • Rounds 14 to 17: Repeat the pattern from rounds 10 to 13.
    • Rounds 18 and 19: Repeat rounds 10 and 11. Fasten off Color 1.
  9. Continue decreasing and shaping the tail, stuffing the body as you go:
    • Round 20: With Color 2, make 1 sc in each stitch.
    • Round 21: (sc2tog) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 18 stitches, (sc2tog) 3 times. (24 stitches)
    • Round 22: (sc2tog) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 12 stitches, (sc2tog) 3 times. (18 stitches)
    • Continue decreasing until the tail tapers. Fasten off and secure the yarn tightly.

Legs (make 4)

  • With Color 1, chain 2.
  • In the second chain from the hook, make 6 sc. (6 stitches)
  • For rounds 2 to 6, make 1 sc in each stitch.
  • Stuff the legs lightly.
  • Flatten the top of the leg. Working through both sides, make 3 sc across the top.
  • For toes, chain 3, then make 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and 1 sc in the next chain. Slip stitch to the next stitch in the folded top. Repeat this for all toes.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs, sew the head to the body, and secure the tail in a curled position.
Create adorable charming chameleons

VERSION 2

Follow the same instructions as Version 1, but make the entire body and tail using Color 2 only.

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