Bring the charming amphibian to life with this Amigurumi Salamander crochet pattern! 🦎✨ With its sleek body, expressive eyes, and adorable little limbs, this design captures the essence of these fascinating creatures in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a playful gift, or simply love reptile-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, color variations, and even tiny accessories like embroidered spots or a miniature habitat to enhance its personality. Choose classic oranges and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi salamander is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this delightful amphibian to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦎 Amigurumi Salamander Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi salamander is a woodland friend full of character and poseable charm! With big eyes, a sleek body, and flexible limbs, it’s a fun project for intermediate crocheters who love crafting animals. Perfect for forest-themed displays or playful desk buddies!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, limb placement, and surface detailing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Purple or Lavender (Body and limbs)
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Light beige (Belly and face)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Pipe cleaners or floral wire (optional for poseable limbs)
🧵 Abbreviations (US terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – Chain
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st – Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Head & Body (worked in one piece)
With purple yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5–8: sc around (24)
Round 9: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 10–13: sc around (30)
Round 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 16: sc around (18)
Round 17: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Switch to beige yarn
Round 18–24: sc around (12)
Round 25: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 26: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 27–35: sc around (24)
Round 36: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 37: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 38: dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly and FO.
🦴 Belly Patch (beige, worked in rows)
Ch 18
Row 1: sc across (17)
Row 2–10: sc across
FO and sew to belly side of the body, matching from neck down to lower belly.
👁 Eyes (make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
Insert safety eye in center
Round 4: (sc, dec) x4 (8)
FO and leave long tail for sewing. Sew slightly on top/front of head.
🦵 Arms (make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc (purple)
Round 2–6: sc around
Optional: insert a short pipe cleaner
Round 7: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 8: sc around
FO and sew to upper sides of body.
🦶 Legs (make 2)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, dec) x4, sc x2 (14)
Round 5–9: sc around
Stuff lightly and sew to lower body.
🌀 Tail
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3–18: sc around (or until tail length is desired)
Stuff tip lightly. Pin and sew to back of body, curving the tail gently to one side.
✨ Finishing Touches
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Embroider a small smile on the face using beige or brown yarn
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Optional: Add small surface crochet bumps or spots on the back using a contrasting color
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Bend limbs if poseable
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Sew in a stick accessory or glue to a tiny stump for scenery
Now your forest friend salamander is ready to climb logs, perch on your desk, or spark joy as a woodland decoration! 🌲🧶
