Crochet Tutorial: Sleepy Pascal in Seaside Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

Sleepy Pascal is a charming amigurumi chameleon with a relaxed expression, beachy overalls, flower sandals, and garden-themed accessories that make it feel like a collectible handmade doll. This design is ideal for shoppers searching for a crochet chameleon doll, amigurumi character gift, or handmade nursery decor inspiration.

The finished piece has a playful coastal look, with striped clothing, bright blue overalls, a sunflower head detail, and tiny props that give it strong boutique appeal. It also fits naturally into popular search interest around a crochet doll pattern, amigurumi toy pattern, cute handmade gift, and collectible crochet character.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to recreate the exact sleepy chameleon look shown in the image: a large rounded head, droopy eyelids, oversized white eyes with glossy pupils, a soft curled tail, slim arms and legs, blue embroidered overalls, a red-and-white striped shirt, flower sandals, a straw hat, a tiny watering can, and a miniature potted succulent.

The doll is built in separate sections for best shape control. The head is the main focal point, so take your time with the eyes, eyelids, brow ridge, crest, and mouth line. The overalls and accessories bring the personality together, so do not skip the small appliqué details.

Skill Level

Intermediate

A confident beginner can make this pattern, but some parts require patience:

• Shaping a large head with a neat face placement
• Sculpting sleepy eyelids and attached brow pieces
• Working separate clothing details and appliqués
• Making miniature accessories at a small scale

Finished Size

The main doll is approximately 11 to 12 inches tall from top crest to sole when made with sport or light DK cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm hook.

Accessories are scaled to match the doll:

• Hat: about 4 inches across
• Watering can: about 1.75 inches wide
• Potted succulent: about 2 inches tall

Materials

• Main body green: light leaf green
• Darker green: medium green for details if desired
• White: for eye whites
• Black or very dark brown: for pupils if not using safety eyes
• Red: for striped shirt
• Blue: for overalls and sandal straps
• Tan or beige: sandal soles and straw hat
• Yellow: sunflower petals and small flowers
• Brown: sunflower center, pot accent, fish appliqué
• Pink: tiny flower centers
• Orange: fish appliqué
• Gray: watering can
• Mint or sage green: succulent leaves
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small scissors
• Strong sewing thread
• Hot glue is optional for props only, not required
• Two large safety eyes, about 18 mm to 22 mm, or glossy handmade eyes
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for sandal bases and hat brim support if desired

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not critical, but your stitches must be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. The doll in the image has a smooth, compact amigurumi surface. If your fabric looks loose, go down one hook size.

Important: Keep tension very even on the head and overalls. Those two areas are visually dominant, so uneven rounds will show more clearly there than on smaller pieces.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

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Color Notes for Accuracy

To match the image closely, use a soft spring green for the entire body. The shirt should be striped in red and white. The overalls should be a cheerful medium sky blue. The hat is natural straw beige with a red band.

The sunflower on the head should have a brown center, mustard-yellow petals, and a small blue-green leaf. The sandals should have tan soles, blue straps, and pale yellow flower decorations with pink centers.

Construction Order

1. Make head
2. Make eye whites, eyelids, pupils if needed, and face pieces
3. Make crest pieces
4. Make body and shirt section
5. Make legs and feet
6. Make arms
7. Make tail
8. Make overalls bib, straps, and appliqués
9. Make sandals
10. Make sunflower head decoration
11. Make hat, watering can, and succulent pot
12. Assemble carefully

Head

Use light green yarn. Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff the lower face. The head in the image is broad, smooth, and slightly squarer across the face than a round ball, so shape gently as you go.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Round 10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. Round 11: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
12. Round 12: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
13. Rounds 13-23: sc around. (72)

At this point, begin planning eye placement. The eyes sit low on the front half of the head, leaving a large forehead for the crest and brow line.

1. Round 24: (10 sc, dec) x6. (66)
2. Round 25: sc around. (66)
3. Round 26: (9 sc, dec) x6. (60)
4. Round 27: sc around. (60)
5. Round 28: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
6. Round 29: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)

Stuff well now, especially the forehead, cheeks, and back of head. Shape the front slightly flatter with your fingers while packing the stuffing inside.

1. Round 30: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
2. Round 31: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
3. Round 32: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
4. Round 33: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
5. Round 34: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
6. Round 35: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
7. Round 36: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close. Keep the closing seam centered under the head.

Eye Whites Make 2

Use white yarn. These eye pieces are large, slightly oval, and angled to support the sleepy look.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Round 6: sc around. (30)

To make them slightly oval, work one shaping round:

1. Round 7: 10 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, 10 sc. (34)

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Flatten slightly with your fingers. If using safety eyes, insert them through the white piece before attaching to the head. Position the pupils low and slightly inward to create the sleepy expression.

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Pupils

If not using glossy safety eyes, make flat black circles.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)

Fasten off. Stitch to the lower half of each eye white.

Upper Eyelids Make 2

Use green yarn. These are crucial for accuracy. They sit like heavy, curved lids covering the upper third to half of each eye.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn. (12)
3. Row 2: dec, 8 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn. (10)
4. Row 3: dec, 6 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn. (8)
5. Row 4: dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)

Now crochet evenly around the piece to soften the shape:

• Work 1 round of sc around with 3 sc at each curved end.

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Steam lightly or finger-shape into a soft arch. Do not make them stiff. The droop must look relaxed, not angry.

Brow Ridge Pieces Make 2

These green wedges sit above the eyes and project outward slightly, just like in the image.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 8. Ch 1, turn. (8)
3. Row 2: 8 sc. Ch 1, turn. (8)
4. Row 3: dec, 4 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn. (6)
5. Row 4: 6 sc.

Fasten off. Lightly stuff the center with a tiny amount of fiberfill if you want more projection, then fold and stitch the long lower edge onto the face just above the eye whites.

Mouth Line

The mouth in the image is a soft, low horizontal line that wraps gently across the lower face. Using green yarn one shade darker or the same shade, embroider a shallow line centered under both eyes. Keep it subtle.

Make the line around 11 to 13 stitches wide and slightly curved upward at the ends by less than one stitch height. Do not exaggerate the smile.

Crest Pieces

The crest is made from one central head flap and several rounded bumps. In the photo, the crest is soft and folded slightly to one side.

Main Crest Base

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. (10)
3. Row 2: inc, 8 sc, inc. Ch 1, turn. (12)
4. Row 3: 12 sc. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: dec, 8 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn. (10)
6. Row 5: 10 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Crest Bumps Make 5

1. Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Round 2: inc x4. (8)
3. Round 3: sc around. (8)

Fasten off. Lightly stuff only if needed. Stitch them in a line along the top edge of the crest base, then sew the whole piece to the top center of the head so it leans slightly left.

Body

The body is small compared to the head. It should look like a narrow doll torso inside the shirt and overalls. Use green yarn for the neck and lower body, then switch for shirt stripes.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-6: sc around. (24)

For the shirt section, change colors every 2 rounds to create horizontal stripes.

1. Rounds 7-8: white sc around. (24)
2. Rounds 9-10: red sc around. (24)
3. Rounds 11-12: white sc around. (24)
4. Rounds 13-14: red sc around. (24)

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Now taper the waist slightly:

1. Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
2. Rounds 16-18: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly. The torso should remain slim.

1. Round 19: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head. Do not overstuff the neck area.

Legs Make 2

The legs are long, narrow, and straight. Use green yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. Rounds 4-18: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly from foot to mid-leg. Keep upper legs soft so they can sit naturally.

Fasten off first leg. Make second leg the same, but do not fasten off if you want to join them to a small crotch strip under the overalls. For this pattern, sewing separately gives better pose control.

Feet and Toes Make 2

The feet are visible in sandals, so shape matters. Each foot should be broader at the front with three visible toes.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: 18 sc.
5. Round 5: 6 sc, 3 bobble-like toes, 9 sc. (18 plus texture)

For the 3 toes, work each as: sl st into next st, ch 2, 2 hdc in first ch, sl st back to same base stitch. Repeat three times across the front.

Fasten off and sew each foot to the base of each leg, angled slightly outward.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim tubes with gentle tapering. Use green yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. Rounds 3-15: sc around. (9)
4. Round 16: flatten top and sc through both sides across 4 sts.

Do not stuff the full arm. Add only a little stuffing near the hand end so the arms stay thin and drape downward like in the image.

Tail

The tail is compact and curves into a tidy spiral. Use green yarn.

1. Ch 21.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, 3 sc in each ch across. (60)

This will curl automatically. Roll it into a chameleon-style spiral and tack it lightly with a few stitches so the end still looks soft, not rigid.

Overalls Shorts Base

Use blue yarn. The overalls fit over the lower torso and top of the legs. They should look like a separate garment with a bib front and short legs.

Leg Openings Make 2

1. Round 1: 18 sc in MR or ch 18 and join carefully. (18)
2. Rounds 2-4: sc around. (18)

Fasten off first leg opening. Make second one and join the two with 3 chains.

Joined Shorts

1. Round 5: sc around first leg, 3 sc in chain bridge, sc around second leg, 3 sc on other side of bridge. (42)
2. Rounds 6-8: sc around. (42)
3. Round 9: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
4. Round 10: sc around. (36)
5. Round 11: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)

Fasten off. Leave the top open. Test fit around the doll. The overalls should sit high on the waist and cover the tops of the legs.

Bib Front

Count 10 center front stitches on the shorts.

1. Row 1: Join blue yarn to first of the 10 center front sts, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. (10)
2. Rows 2-6: sc 10. Ch 1, turn. (10)
3. Row 7: dec, 6 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn. (8)
4. Row 8: 8 sc.

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Fasten off.

Straps Make 2

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 17.

Fasten off leaving tails. Sew to the top corners of the bib, cross over shoulders if needed for fit, then attach to the back waistline. Sew small tan or wooden-look buttons at the front strap ends.

Overall Details and Appliqués

These little motifs are important because they create the same playful seaside-garden style seen in the photo.

Front Pocket Stitch Lines

Using a slightly lighter blue or green embroidery thread, stitch two small curved pocket outlines at the front of the shorts, one on each side. Each pocket should be around 5 stitches wide and 4 rows tall.

Center Flowers on Bib

Make 2 tiny flowers.

1. With yellow or pink, 5 sc in MR.
2. Change to contrasting center color and add a French knot or one stitched center.

Sew them side by side at the center of the bib.

Fish Appliqué

Use orange yarn.

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side with 3 sc, sl st.

For tail, attach yarn at narrow end and make: ch 2, sl st in same point, ch 2, sl st in same point.

Sew to lower left leg of the overalls.

Patch Square

Use pale green or cream.

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-4: sc 4.

Embroider a tiny pink flower in the center and sew to lower right leg.

Star Appliqué

Use yellow yarn. Make a tiny five-point star or embroider a star shape. Sew beside the patch.

Sandals Make 2

The sandals have tan soles, blue straps, and flower decorations. They sit neatly under the chameleon feet without hiding the toes.

Sole Make 2 per sandal

1. Ch 8.
2. Round 1: Starting in second ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side with 5 sc, 2 sc in last ch. (16)
3. Round 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
4. Round 3: sc around. (22)

Make two sole layers for each sandal and place thin plastic canvas between them if you want firm bases.

Strap

With blue yarn:

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 9.

Sew strap across front upper sole. Add one side strap if needed for stability.

Flower Decoration

Use pale yellow with pink center.

1. In MR, make 5 petals as: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 5 times.

Sew one flower to each sandal strap.

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Sunflower Head Decoration

Center

1. With brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: sc around. (18)

Petals

Join yellow to any stitch.

• For each petal: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st

Repeat around for 9 to 10 petals. Fasten off.

Leaf

With teal or blue-green:

1. Ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Sew the leaf behind the flower and attach the whole piece to the upper right side of the crest.

Straw Hat

The hat sits beside the doll and should have a shallow crown, wide brim, and red band.

Crown Top

1. With tan, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rounds 7-11: sc around. (36)

Brim

1. Round 12: BLO, (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
2. Round 13: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
3. Round 14: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
4. Round 15: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
5. Round 16: sc around. (60)

Fasten off. For the red band, join red yarn around Round 11 front loops and sl st around, or embroider a neat red stripe.

Watering Can

Use gray yarn. This accessory is tiny and simple but should clearly read as a watering can.

Main Body

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rounds 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Round 7: BLO, sc around. (18)
6. Round 8: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Fasten off and leave top open.

Spout

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 6.

Sew to one side at an upward angle.

Handle

1. Ch 8, sl st back along chain.

Sew opposite the spout in an arch.

Potted Succulent

Pot

Use terracotta brown.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Round 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rounds 5-7: sc around. (18)
6. Round 8: FLO, sc around. (18)

Fasten off.

Succulent Leaves Make 5

Use sage green.

1. Ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch: sl st, sc, hdc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Make 5 leaves. Sew their bases together in a rosette and place inside the pot with a tiny bit of stuffing.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the body to the head first, making sure the head sits centered and slightly forward, just like the image. Attach the legs low on the torso so the doll can sit with its feet angled outward. Sew the arms just below the shirt line and let them hang naturally.

Attach the tail to the back right side of the body. Fit and sew the overalls in place if you want a permanent outfit, or tack them lightly at the shoulders and waist. Add the eye whites, then pupils, then eyelids, then brow ridges in that exact order for the best sleepy expression.

The eyelids should cover the upper portion of the eyes and slant slightly downward toward the center. Position the brows so they project a little over the eyes. Add the mouth line low across the face. Attach the crest to the top center and angle it to the left, then sew the sunflower to the right side of the crest.

Sew the sandals to the soles of the feet or tack them in place with hidden stitches. Arrange the hat, watering can, and potted succulent as separate props.

Placement Guide for Accuracy

• Eyes should be set low and wide on the face
• Eyelids should cover about one-third to nearly one-half of each eye
• Brow wedges should sit immediately above the eyelids and protrude outward
• Mouth line should be horizontal and understated
• Crest should lean slightly left
• Sunflower should sit at the top right side of the crest
• Overalls bib should sit high on the chest
• Fish appliqué belongs on the lower left overall leg
• Patch and star belong on the lower right overall leg
• Sandals must leave the front toes visible

Helpful Tips for New Crocheters

If you are newer to amigurumi, finish the face before sewing the head to the body. It is easier to adjust eye angle and brow position while the head is still separate. Use pins generously before stitching anything permanently.

For a polished result, weave in every end securely and split the stuffing into small pieces before filling. That gives the head and body a smoother surface. When making mini props, tighter tension helps them hold shape better and look more detailed.

Care Notes

Display the doll indoors and away from strong direct sunlight for long periods. If the toy is meant for decoration, avoid frequent rough handling of the crest, sunflower, and tiny props, since those details are more delicate than the main body.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is firmly stuffed and evenly shaped
• Eyes are aligned and equally droopy
• Brows are symmetrical
• Mouth line is centered
• Crest leans slightly to one side
• Overalls fit snugly and straps are even
• Appliqués are attached securely
• Sandals sit flat under both feet
• Tail curl is neat and visible
• All loose ends are woven in

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean gently with a damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Do not machine wash if you used glued props, cardboard inserts, or glossy safety eyes with painted details. Let the doll air dry fully on a towel and reshape the head, eyelids, and overalls while drying.

For long-term storage, keep the doll in a clean dry container with tissue support around the crest and flower. Do not crush the hat brim or the curled tail under heavy items. If dust builds up, use a soft dry brush and light strokes.

Complete Pattern Notes

This design depends more on careful shaping and placement than on complicated stitch techniques. The exact personality comes from the low heavy eyelids, wide white eyes, broad forehead, and cheerful beach-garden outfit. Keep checking the silhouette as you work and compare all details before final sewing.

When finished, your Sleepy Pascal should have a large calm head, a tiny body, slim limbs, a curled tail, bright overalls, floral sandals, and a relaxed beach-day mood. The hat, watering can, and succulent complete the full storytelling look seen in the image.