Free Crochet Chameleon Pattern (Inspired by "Tangled")
Invite color into your space with this cheerful free crochet chameleon pattern, perfect for beginners & fun for all ages and home décor ideas.
A little green friend with a twisty tail looks like it's about to scurry away right under your nose. Its playful eyes and bold stripes make every room brighter. Using a crochet chameleon pattern means a new toy for your child or a cheerful decoration for any corner. Kids giggle as they let it climb on their arms or tuck it in their pockets as a secret buddy. Adults find joy hanging it on bags or setting it on shelves for a splash of color.
Easy Crochet Chameleon - Step-by-Step Pattern
This friendly creature brings sunshine to dull days with its wild and wonderful colors. Each one feels special because you pick the hues and shape the cheeky grin. Smiles grow wherever a yarn chameleon goes whether it's a birthday surprise or a silly playmate for quiet afternoons. Turning yarn into a chameleon is easy and best of all every one is playful and full of personality.
Chameleon Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in:
- Rose Dust (body, legs, spikes, eyebrows)
- Pink (mouth base if desired)
- White (eyes)
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (for sewing parts and weaving ends)
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing (fiberfill)
- Black embroidery thread or safety eyes (as preferred)
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in next st) |
| dec | Invisible decrease (sc two sts together) |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| ch | Chain |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| FLO | Front loop only |
| BLO | Back loop only |
Special Notes:
- Work in continuous rounds unless stated.
- Use a stitch marker to track beginning of rounds.
- Stuff as you go.
Pattern
BODY & TAIL (Rose Dust)
Round 1: MR, 4 sc in ring. (4)
Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts] (5)
Flip inside out so the right side is facing.
Rounds 3-15: sc in each st around. (5 sts per round, for 13 rounds total)
Round 16: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 4 sts] (6)
Round 17: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts] x2 (8)
Round 18: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts] x2 (10)
Round 19: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts] x2 (12)
Round 20: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts] x3 (15)
Round 21: sc in each st around. (15)
Round 22: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts] x3 (18)
Round 23: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts] x3 (21)
Round 24: sc in each st around. (21)
Round 25: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts] x3 (24)
Round 26: sc in each st around. (24)
Round 27: [dec, sc in next 6 sts] x3 (21)
Round 28: [dec, sc in next 5 sts] x3 (18)
Round 29: sc in each st around. (18)
Round 30: [dec, sc in next 4 sts] x3 (15)
Round 31: sc in each st around. (15)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing, stuff.
BIG SPIKE (Rose Dust)
Round 1: MR, 4 sc in ring. (4)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (8)
Round 3: sc in each st around. (8)
Round 4: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts] x2 (10)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
LITTLE SPIKES (Rose Dust, Make 1 Strip)
Ch 14.
Work along the chain as follows:
- Sl st back (in previous ch)
- [Ch 2, sl st back in previous ch, sl st in next 2 chains] Repeat pattern until end (creates 6 spikes).
- Fasten off leaving a long tail.
LEG (Rose Dust, Make 4)
Round 1: MR, 4 sc. (4)
Round 2: sc in each st around. (4)
Flip to right side.
Round 3: [2 hdc in next st] x2, sc in next 2 sts. (6: increases are with hdc, 2 in each of first two stitches)
Round 4: sc in each st around. (6)
Round 5: [2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts] x2 (8)
Round 6: sc in each st around. (8)
Round 7A (FLO): Create webbed feet:
- (sl st in FLO, ch 2, sl st in previous ch, sl st in next FLO st) x3 (makes 3 toes)
- Then sl st in FLO of next 4 sts
Round 7B (BLO of Rnd 6): [dec] x3 (3)
(Finish foot base)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
EYEBROWS (Rose Dust, Make 2)
Ch 9.
Sl st across (8 sl sts).
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
EYES (White, Make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Sl st to join last st, fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
MOUTH BASE
(Follow the separate open mouth tutorial on YouTube as referenced; use pink yarn.)
ASSEMBLY
- Stuff and shape body.
- Sew on mouth base and position eyes above. Embroider/safety-eye as desired.
- Sew big spike at back of head, little spikes along the back.
- Attach four legs symmetrically to the sides.
- Attach eyebrows above eyes.
- Spiral the tail tip (optionally add wire inside before closing tail for a strong curl).
Conclusion
You now have a whimsical amigurumi chameleon, as inspired by "Tangled." This project's spiral tail, spikes, and cheerful face capture the character's playfulness! Great practice for shaping and seaming, suitable for advanced beginners and up.
Pattern Correction
- Round counts: Double-check as you go by counting your stitches each round, especially after increases or decreases.
- Tail: Shape is made by working continuous rounds with small increases; finish with a wire for a nice spiral if desired.
- Feet: Creating webbed feet involves working in FLO/BLO; take it slow for neat results.
Tips
- Stuff as you go: Don't wait until the last round to fill the body and limbs!
- Stitch marker: Move your marker each round to keep track.
- Webbed Feet: Use a smaller hook or tighter tension in the toes if they're too floppy.
- Finishing: Tidy up all yarn ends and securely sew all pieces.