Chameleon

This knitting toy pattern includes instructions for making a chameleon approximately 20 cm (7.9 inches) long. The chameleon is knitted in the round. All parts are knitted separately and sewn together. Language: English and Russian. Finished size: approx. 20 cm / 7.9 in (size may vary depending on yarn and knitting tension). Yarn: • Alpina Harmony 100% wool, 175 m / 50 g (main color) • Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett 100% merino wool, 175 m / 50 g (contrast color) • Optional: sewing thread or additional matching thread to stabilize the fabric and add contrast You may substitute with any yarn of similar weight; adjust needle size according to your yarn and knitting tension. Needles: • Double-pointed needles 1.8 mm (set of 5) Additional materials: • Stuffing (hollow fiber) • 5–6 mm beads for eyes • Strong black thread for sewing eyes • Large-eye needle • Pins for securing pieces • Scissors and tweezers (to help with stuffing) Skills required: • Knit and purl • Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles • Basic increases and decreases • Sewing knitted pieces together Pattern author: Irina Latukhina