Sometimes you just want to hide in plain sight, like a chameleon.
 
This PDF crochet pattern (US terms) will guide you to crochet an adorable chameleon as shown in pictures, made using 8 ply / DK soft acrylic yarn and crochet hook E (3.5 mm).
 
Finished size will be approx. 9.4” (24 cm) long excluding tongue, and 5.1” (13 cm) tall. This pattern is also suitable for wool or cotton yarn.
Stylecraft Special DK was used to create the green chameleon in the pictures. Ice Yarns Magic Light was used to create the colored chameleon in the pictures.
The chameleon’s head, body and tail are crocheted together as 1 part.
Plastic canvas and chenille wire are used to give sturdiness and shape. These 2 materials are optional though, you can make the chameleon without these. The chameleon can be made, with or without the tongue, just as you like.
 
Gauge: not important for this pattern, just crochet tight enough so the stuffing will not show through the stitches.
Skill level: intermediate
 
Materials used:
- crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
- yarn in green (approx. 55 gr, 177 yds, 162 m), small amounts of soft peach and white
- fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, tapestry needle, pins, scissors, tweezers
- 1 pair 9 mm safety eyes, optional: plastic canvas (7” mesh), chenille wire
 
Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, working through back of loops, increasing, decreasing
 
This crochet pattern is an original ©Millionbells design and is available in:
- English (US terms)
- Dutch (Nederlands)
- German (Deutsch)
 
If you like this design, see my pattern shop, for all ©Millionbells crochet patterns. After purchasing, you will receive a download link on the thank you page at checkout. You will also receive a download link by email that is valid for 30 days.