Add a splash of color to your accessories with this Amigurumi Chameleon Keychain crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for reptile lovers, quirky gifts, or simply enjoy making fun amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming chameleon that’s both adorable and practical. With its curled tail, expressive eyes, and vibrant hues, this crochet chameleon keychain is perfect for brightening up your bag, keys, or backpack. Plus, with its playful design, this little chameleon is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes! 🦎✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different color combinations, textured stitches, or even tiny accessories like a miniature leaf or a tiny tongue for extra personality. Craft a classic green chameleon, create a rainbow-inspired version for a bold aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of colorful chameleons for a fun collection! Whether gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Chameleon Keychain is a creative and delightful project—perfect for adding a pop of handmade charm to every stitch! 🧶💚
🦎 Amigurumi Chameleon Keychain – Free Crochet Pattern
Add a splash of color to your keychain with this spiral-tailed amigurumi chameleon! With its bold eyes, curled tail, and textured stripes, this little guy is ready to hang out on your keys or bag in full reptilian style.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, small parts, and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) long using DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK weight):
- Green (main body)
- Yellow or gold (stripes, feet, accents)
- Hook: 2.0–2.5 mm
- Safety eyes (6–8 mm)
- Keyring and jump ring
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Sewing needle (optional for details)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Green)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 6–7, about 5 sts apart - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO and close
👁 Eye Ridge (Yellow – Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO and sew around the eye to create a circular eyelid ring
🐊 Body (Green)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly - dec x6 (6)
FO, do not close – this becomes the tail base
🌀 Tail (Green)
Continue from the body end or join yarn:
- sc in round (6)
2–10. sc around
11–20. inc 1 every round (to gradually widen)
21–30. sc around to form curl
FO and roll into spiral, sewing edge as you go
🦶 Legs (Make 4 – Green & Yellow)
Start with Yellow (Toes):
- MR, 5 sc
2–3. sc around
Switch to Green:
4–6. sc around
FO, leave tail for sewing
Sew 2 legs under body near head, 2 near tail base.
🎨 Stripes & Details (Yellow)
- Use surface slip stitch or embroidery to create:
- 3–4 horizontal body stripes
- Top head ridge
- Mouth line
🔗 Keychain Attachment
- Insert a small jump ring through the top of the head or ridge
- Attach to your keyring or clip
- Reinforce with a dab of glue if needed
🧺 Final Assembly Checklist
✔ Stuffed head and body
✔ Sewn limbs in crawling position
✔ Spiral tail firmly sewn
✔ Embroidered stripes and ridge
✔ Keyring attached at crown
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use rainbow stripes for a color-shifting chameleon
- Add a felt tongue or bug charm
- Make in miniature size for earrings
- Stitch a tiny backpack loop instead of keychain
This tiny chameleon is the perfect mix of cute and cool — a great gift for reptile lovers, jungle themes, or to brighten up your keys with handmade charm!
