Crochet Amigurumi Lizard for Reptile Lovers

If you're keen on creating your own adorable little reptile friend, the Crochet Amigurumi Lizard is just the project for you. These charming creatures, complete with distinctive puffed stitches that mimic real lizard eyes, require nothing but your yarn, hook, and a sprinkling of crafty love.

beginners 

The pattern is straightforward, making it both a joy for and a relaxing venture for seasoned crochet lovers. The seamless design means no fussing with sewing parts together, and the versatile instructions accommodate various yarn weights, so you can fashion a lizard that's tiny and delicate or big and cuddly. With the guidance offered in this step-by-step tutorial, you'll bring to life a cute lizard buddy that's perfect for playtime adventures or adding a quirky touch to your room decor.

Crochet Amigurumi Lizard Pattern

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn (Number 4 yarn for small lizard, Number 6 Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn for large plush lizard)
• Crochet hooks: 4.25 mm for medium yarn, 5.5 mm for plush yarn
• 10 mm safety eyes for medium yarn, 14 mm for plush yarn

Abbreviations:

• ch - Chain
• sc - Single Crochet
• inc - Increase (two sc in one stitch)
• dec - Decrease (sc two together)
• sl st - Slip Stitch
• FO - Fasten Off

Additional Tips:

• Always count your stitches in each round if you tend to lose track.
• Using stitch markers or contrasting pieces of yarn can help in marking the beginning of rounds since amigurumi is typically worked in rounds.
• Experiment with colors! Amigurumi projects can be very vibrant and personalized, so feel free to adjust the colors to make your lizard unique.

Step by step Pattern

Starting with the Head:

1. Create a loop with a knot on the end. Do 6 single crochets (sc) in the loop over the tail.
2. Place a stitch marker and do 6 increases (2 sc in each stitch around) for a total of 12 stitches.
3. Row 3: Do 2 sc, then 1 increase, repeat this pattern around for a total of 18 stitches.
4. Row 4: Do 16 sc all the way around.
5. Row 5: Repeat 16 sc all the way around.

Creating the Puff Stitches (for eyes):
6. Row 6: Start with 5 sc. Then do a puff stitch of 4 yarn overs in the next stitch. Continue with 4 sc, then another puff stitch, and finish the row with 5 sc.

Continue Building the Head:
7. Row 7: Do 16 sc all the way around.

8. Row 8: Do 2 sc, 1 decrease. Repeat around for a total of 12 stitches.
9. Row 9: Begin with 3 sc, then a decrease, followed by 4 sc, another decrease, and finally 1 sc.
10. Row 10: Do 10 sc all the way around.

Building the Body:
11. Row 11: Do 4 sc, 1 increase. Repeat around for a total of 12 stitches.

Adding the Eyes and Stuffing:
12. Insert the safety eyes between the puffs created earlier and add some stuffing to the head.

Creating the Legs:
13. Start Row 12 by chaining 10 and create the fingers with slip stitches and chains as instructed in the video. After completing the leg, proceed with 3 sc followed by creating the second leg in the same manner. Finish the row with 9 sc.

14. Row 13: Do 12 sc around, going under the legs as instructed.
15. Rows 14 to 21: Continue with 12 sc per row, for a total of 96 sc, accounting for 8 rows.

Creating the Hind Legs:
16. Row 22: Do similar steps for front legs by chaining and making slip stitches to form the legs, then 4 sc and create the second hind leg, finishing the row with 7 sc.

Shaping the Body and Tail:
17. Continue with the subsequent rows as instructed, with a combination of sc and decreases to shape the body and tail of the lizard. Add stuffing lightly to the body as you go to maintain the shape.

Finishing the Tail:
18. Keep crocheting and decreasing according to the pattern until you reach the desired tail length, adding more stuffing if necessary. Finish off with a slip stitch and a final decrease to taper the tail end.

Final Touches:
19. Sew the tail end closed, weaving in the end. Optionally, you can give the lizard a slight curve by sewing through the body and tail with the remaining yarn.

Decorative Detailing:
20. Add stripes, dots, or any other decorative detailing with a contrasting color of yarn as preferred.

Remember to keep the piece right side out (the right side facing you) so that all details appear on the correct side.

Closure:

• Bind off the yarn and weave in any loose ends.

Note:

• This pattern overview is translated from the information provided and does not include all of the intricate details that may be present in the video tutorial.
• It’s important to follow along with the video for more visual instructions and details related to the stitches, especially for parts involving the puff stitches and limb creation.

Feel free to pause and re-watch portions of the video tutorial as needed to ensure that you're following the pattern correctly and to familiarize yourself with any crochet terms or stitches that may be new to you. Happy crocheting!