Free Veiled Chameleon Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Stitch the vivid bands and textured scales of a veiled chameleon with this free printable chart. Preview the DMC palette, edit the design, and export a PDF.

Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.

Source photo by Σ64, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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What You'll Need

To stitch this design, you will need a piece of Aida fabric measuring at least 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 14 colors:

  • DMC 966
  • DMC 3808
  • DMC 3346
  • DMC 3790
  • DMC 3031
  • DMC 3032
  • DMC 520
  • DMC 563
  • DMC 839
  • DMC 3045
  • DMC 840
  • DMC 368
  • DMC 523
  • DMC 470

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is the veiled chameleon pattern?

The strong head shape helps with placement, but the many color bands and scale transitions make this an intermediate-to-advanced project on 14-count Aida.

Which DMC colors appear in the chameleon chart?

The palette draws on bright and olive greens, yellow, turquoise, brown, and pale highlights. The generated legend gives every exact DMC floss code.

Can I simplify the chameleon colors before printing?

Yes. Use the editor to merge or replace DMC shades and clean up isolated stitches, then export the adjusted pattern as a printable PDF.

83 × 83
Grid Size
15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
Fabric Size
intermediate
Difficulty

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