Enhance your curtains with this free crochet lizard curtain tieback pattern that secures drapes beautifully adds flair and brightens any room.

Are you searching for a cheerful way to keep your curtain neat while making your window stand out? This playful lizard tieback wraps around your curtain, showing off bright eyes and a curly tail that brings smiles to kids and adults alike. The crochet LIZARD CURTAIN TIEBACK pattern uses colorful yarn so you can match your favorite color or add a splash of brightness to your room.

Free Crochet Lizard Curtain Tieback Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide

Simple steps guide you from start to finish, making it easy for anyone to follow. It doesn't just look attractive-it holds your curtain back so sunlight and fresh air fill your space. One lizard tieback adds warmth, creativity, and a touch of fun, turning your window into a special spot in your home. Each stitch brings practical beauty and joy, making your curtain both useful and beautiful.

Free Crochet Lizard Curtain Tie Pattern

Materials

Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) in main color of your choice (approx. 50g)
Hook: 3.5 mm-4.5 mm crochet hook (adjust to match your yarn)
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Safety eyes: 6-10 mm or use black yarn for embroidery
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
MR	Magic ring (also called magic circle)
ch	Chain
sc	Single crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec	Decrease (sc2tog: single crochet 2 together)
sl st	Slip stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)
FO	Fasten off
rep	Repeat

Special Notes

Lizard is worked in a spiral. Do not join rounds unless specified.
Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.
Stuff as you go, especially the head, neck, and body.
Legs and ties are made separately and attached after the main body is completed.
Placement of eyes and legs can be altered for character.

Pattern

Head

Round 1:
Start with a MR. 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2:
(sc, inc), rep 3x around (9 sts)

Round 3:
(sc in next 2 sts, inc), rep 3x around (12)

Round 4:
(sc, inc), rep 6x around (18)

Round 5:
(sc in next 2 sts, inc), rep 6x around (24)

Round 6:
Sc in next 10 sts, inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, inc in next 2 sts (28)

Rounds 7-9 (3 rounds):
Sc in each st around (28)

Shaping Neck and Body

Round 10:
(sc in next 5 sts, dec), rep 4x around (24)

Round 11:
(sc in next 2 sts, dec), rep 6x around (18)

Round 12:
(sc, dec), rep 6x around (12)

Rounds 13-15 (3 rounds):
Sc in each st around (12)

Stuff head firmly. Next, begin increasing for shoulders/body:

Shoulders/Body Base

Round 16:
(sc in next 3 sts, inc), rep 3x around (15)

Round 17:
(sc in next 4 sts, inc), rep 3x around (18)

Round 18:
(sc in next 5 sts, inc), rep 3x around (21)

Rounds 19-29 (11 rounds):
Sc in each st around (21)

Tapering Body & Tail

Round 30:
(sc in next 5 sts, dec), rep 3x (18)

Round 31:
(sc in next 4 sts, dec), rep 3x (15)

Round 32:
(sc in next 3 sts, dec), rep 3x (12)

Rounds 33-34 (2 rounds):
Sc in each st around (12)

Round 35:
(sc in next 2 sts, dec), rep 3x (9)

Rounds 36-40 (5 rounds):
Sc in each st around (9)

Round 41:
(dec, sc in next 2 sts), rep 2x, sc in last st (7)

Rounds 42-44 (3 rounds):
Sc in each st around (7)

Round 45:
Dec, sc in next 5 sts (6)

Rounds 46-48 (3 rounds):
Sc in each st around (6)

Round 49:
Dec, sc in next 4 sts (5)

Rounds 50-51 (2 rounds):
Sc in each st around (5)

Round 52:
Dec, sc in next st, dec (twice) (3 or 4)*

FO, sew hole shut, weave in tail.

Adding the Legs (Make 4)

Placement:

Two front legs: count approx. 4 rounds down from neck (space evenly across body).
Two back legs: down body (about 6-7 rounds apart from first legs).

For each leg:

Attach yarn to desired stitch on side of body.
Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts around leg base (pick up 7 evenly spaced sts).
Mark round start with stitch marker.
Round 2: Dec in first st, sc in remaining 5 sts. (6)
Round 3-4: Sc in each st around (6)
Round 5: (Dec) x3 (3)
Do not FO.
To make "toes":
- [Ch 3, turn, sl st in next 2 ch back to leg, sl st in leg] 3 times (makes 3 toes/fingers).
Sl st in base, FO, weave in end.

Eyes

Place safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8 or use black yarn to embroider eyes.
To "flatten" the face: use a length of yarn to pull from one side of the head to the other and cinch gently, then tie and hide the ends inside the head as demonstrated.

Curtain Ties (Make 2)

Attach yarn to belly, near front legs. Ch 1.
Row 1: Sc in next 4 sts across base to form tie. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-as long as needed: Sc across (4), ch 1, turn. Repeat until tie measures desired length to tie around your curtain.
When end is reached, dec over 2 sts, dec again (now 2 sts), ch 1, turn.
Final row: Dec (1 st), FO.

Repeat on opposite side for second tie.

Conclusion

You have finished your adorable Crochet Lizard Curtain Tie! The lizard should hug your curtain when the ties are pulled behind. This charming accessory makes a fun and functional handmade home décor piece or gift.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

Leg placement: Mark all four legs before attaching so they're symmetrical.
Stuff firmly for shape, but not so much that stitches stretch.
Adjust length of ties for thicker or thinner curtains.
For very young children, embroider eyes rather than using safety eyes.

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