Crochet Fiji Banded Iguana
The Crochet Fiji Banded Iguana is a stunning amigurumi project that brings the beauty of this unique reptile to life in the world of crochet. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this pattern is sure to captivate both experienced crocheters and newcomers alike. Creating your own crochet Fiji Banded Iguana allows you to unleash your creativity and craft a one-of-a-kind creation that will impress friends and family. Whether you're looking to add a touch of exotic flair to your home decor or searching for a fun gift idea, this crocheted iguana is a delightful project that promises hours of enjoyable crafting. So grab your hook and yarn, and let's crochet a colorful lizard friend to brighten up your day!
EASY
SIZE
About 14 in. (35.5 cm) long
MATERIALS
Lion Brand® BASIC STITCH ANTI PILLING® (Art. #202)
#407 Pine Heather 1 ball (A)
#410 Beige Heather 1 ball (B)
Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size D-3 (3.25 mm)
Plastic safety eyes (10 mm)
Black embroidery thread
White embroidery thread
Embroidery needle
Poly filling
1 Chenille Stem
GAUGE
20 sc + 24 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Head & Body
With A, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 16 sc.
Rnd 4: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 20 sc.
Rnd 5: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnd 7: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 30 sc.
Rnd 8: sc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 3 hdc in next st, sc in next 12 sts – 34 sts.
Rnd 9: sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts – 36 sts.
Rnd 10: sc in next 11 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, sc in next 11 sts – 36 sc.
Rnds 11 - 12: Sc in each st around – 36 sc.
Rnd 13: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts – 32 sc.
Rnd 14: sc2tog twice, sc in next 26 sts, sc2tog – 29 sc.
Rnd 15: sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts – 27 sc.
Rnd 16: Working in front loop, (sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 17: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep three times, sc in next 13 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) rep twice, 2 sc in next st – 30 sc.
Rnd 18: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in next st – 32 sc.
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, approximately 17 sts apart.
Rnd 19: With B, sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Rnd 20: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 40 sc.
Rnds 21 - 23: With A, sc in each st around – 40 sc.
Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete.
Rnd 24: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 34 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st – 44 sc.
Rnds 25 - 27: With B, sc in each st around – 44 sc.
Rnds 28 - 31: With A, sc in each st around – 44 sc.
Rnd 32: Sc in next 18 sts, (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts) rep three times, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts – 40 sc.
Rnds 33 - 34: With B, sc in each st around – 40 sc.
Rnd 35: With A, sc in next 15 sts, (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts) rep three times, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts – 36 sc.
Rnd 36: Sc in each st around – 36 sc.
Rnd 37: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 30 sc.
Rnd 38: Sc in each st around – 30 sc.
Rnd 39: With B, (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc.
Rnd 40: Sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnds 41 - 43: With A, sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnd 44: With B, (sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 21 sc.
Rnd 45: Sc in each st around – 21 sc.
Rnd 46: With A, sc in each st around – 21 sc.
Rnd 47: (sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 18 sc.
Rnd 48: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 15 sc.
Rnd 49: With B, (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 12 sc.
Rnd 50: Sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Rnds 51 - 52: With A, sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Rnds 53 - 54: With B, sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Rnd 55: With A, sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Rnd 56: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 10 sc.
Rnd 57: Sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Rnd 58: (sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 8 sc.
Rnd 59: Sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Rnd 60: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc.
Insert chenille stem inside Tail.
Rnds 61 - 72: Sc in each st around – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.
With white thread, embroider curves along outer edges of safety eyes for white of eyes.
With black thread, embroider curves along upper edges of safety eyes for black of eyes.
With black thread, embroider Mouth.
Legs (make four)
With A, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 16 sc.
Lower Section of Leg
Rnd 4: sc in next 4 sts, sk next 8 sts, sc in next 4 sts – 8 sc.
Rnds 5 - 7: Sc in each st around – 8 sc.
Rnd 8: (sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around – 6 sc.
Row 10: Flatten last rnd and crochet through both layers, sc in next 3 sts – 3 sc; Turn.
Row 11: Ch 1,2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st – 5 sc; Turn.
Row 12: Ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the next 2 chs, sl st into 2nd st of Row 11; ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in next 3 chs, sl st into 3rd st of Row 11; ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in next 4 chs, sl st into 4th st of Row 11; ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in next 3 chs, sl st into 5th st of Row 11; ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st into 5th st of Row 11. Fasten off.
Upper Section of Leg
Row 4a: Insert hook into 5th st of Rnd 3 of the leg and work 2 hdc into the same st, sc in the next 6 sts, 2 hdc into the last st – 10 sts.
Row 5a: Hdc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts – 10 sts.
Fasten off and leave a strand to sew Legs to Body.
Stuff the Legs.
With A, sew closed the hole left between the two sections of the legs.
With A, sew Front Legs between Rnds 21 and 26.
With A, sew Back Legs between Rnds 35 and 40.