Introduction
Welcome to this delightful free crochet pattern for a charming amigurumi snail. With its cute swirly shell and vibrant flowers, this snail is a wonderful addition to any crochet collection. Perfect for gifting, nursery decor, or simply brightening up your space, this project is enjoyable for crocheters at any skill level.
Project Details
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Approximate Size: 6 inches long and 4 inches high
Materials
- Yarn: Cream or light beige for the body, red for the shell and bow, green for the grass base, yellow, pink, and orange for flowers.
- Safety eyes (10-12 mm)
- 2.5 mm or 3 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Optional: Glue for flower centers
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- FO – fasten off
- rep – repeat
Pattern
Snail Body
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Round 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
Round 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
Round 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. (30)
Rounds 6-12: sc around. (30)
Round 13: sc 3, dec, rep around. (24)
Round 14: sc around. (24)
Round 15: sc 2, dec, rep around. (18)
Round 16: sc around. (18)
Begin stuffing the body. Round 17: sc 1, dec, rep around. (12)
Round 18: dec around. (6)
FO, close the opening, weave in ends.
Snail Head
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Round 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
Round 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
Round 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. (30)
Rounds 6-12: sc around. (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, about 6 stitches apart.
Round 13: sc 3, dec, rep around. (24)
Round 14: sc 2, dec, rep around. (18)
Stuff the head firmly. Round 15: sc 1, dec, rep around. (12)
Round 16: dec around. (6)
FO, close the opening, leave a long tail for sewing.
Neck
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: sc 1, inc, rep around. (9)
Rounds 3-10: sc around. (9)
Stuff lightly. FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the neck to the top of the snail body. Attach the head to the neck. Sew the shell onto the body, aligning it to one side. Attach colorful flowers to the base, stitching them securely. Optionally, embroider a smile and blush on the face for added charm.
Final Notes
Feel free to experiment with colors and designs! This snail can be customized in various ways to make it uniquely yours. Happy crocheting!
Copyright Notice
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Finished Snail Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories
