Bring the playful charm of a Gecko Baby to life with this Amigurumi Gecko Baby crochet pattern! 🦎✨ With its tiny toes, expressive eyes, and adorable curled tail, this design captures the essence of a lovable little gecko in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love reptile-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, eye details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature leaf or a cozy perch to enhance its personality. Choose classic greens and yellows for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi gecko baby is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little reptile to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦎 Amigurumi Gecko Baby Crochet Pattern
Make this adorable and realistic gecko baby using simple shapes and textured stitches. With its wide toes and expressive eyes, it’s the perfect companion for reptile fans and animal lovers alike!
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and finger/toe assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 in) long from nose to tail using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
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DK weight yarn in:
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Light green (main body)
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Beige or pale peach (belly)
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Pink (mouth stripe)
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Brown/black/white (eyes if crocheting)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (15–20 mm, brown with black pupils)
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Yarn needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Wire (optional, for poseable legs)
✂️ Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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st – Stitch
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BLO – Back loop only
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FO – Fasten off
🧠 Head (Green)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–13. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, 10 sts apart
Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, weave to close.
😛 Mouth Stripe (Pink)
Embroider a thin pink stripe around the lower edge of the face with surface slip stitch or back stitch.
🦴 Body (Green)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
5–10. sc around [24] -
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
12–15. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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sc around [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close
🍑 Belly Patch (Beige)
Flat oval, worked in rows
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Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [7]
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Turn, inc, 5 sc, inc [9]
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Turn, inc, 7 sc, inc [11]
4–5. sc across [11] -
dec, 7 sc, dec [9]
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dec, 5 sc, dec [7]
FO, sew to underside of body
🦵 Legs x4 (Green)
Make 4 identical legs
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
3–6. sc around [12] -
(2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
8–9. sc around [9]
Stuff lightly
FO, leave long tail for sewing
🖐 Gecko Toes (Make 12 sets)
Each foot has 3 toes, made individually and joined:
Toe (x12):
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MR, 6 sc
2–4. sc around [6]
FO. Sew 3 toes together side by side to make each foot
Sew 3 toes per leg at the open end.
🌀 Tail (Green)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–5. sc around [9] -
(2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
7–12. sc around [12] -
(3 sc, inc) x3 [15]
14–18. sc around [15]
Stuff lightly as you go
FO and sew to back of body
🧷 Assembly
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Attach legs to body with two in front and two at back
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Sew the head to the body, adjusting for upright positioning
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Add belly patch
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Optionally add stitched nostrils and a small curve smile
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Use black embroidery floss to add eye outlines (optional)
Now your little Gecko Baby is ready to climb, chill, and charm! 🌿🦎
