Crochet Little Slug
Crochet little slugs are adorable and charming creations that can bring a touch of whimsy to your craft projects. These tiny creatures, with their cute spiral shells and googly eyes, are perfect for adding a bit of fun to your crochet repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick and enjoyable project or a beginner wanting to try something new, crafting a crochet little slug is sure to bring a smile to your face. With their squishy bodies and sweet expressions, these tiny critters make delightful gifts for friends and family or cheerful decorations for your home. So grab your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and let's create a lovable little slug together!
You will need:
- Worsted weight yarn in whatever color you like.
- Size G (4mm) hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Scissors
Pattern is in US terminology. Gauge is not important, just use a hook and yarn combo that creates tight stitches.
sc=single crochet
inc=increase
dec=decrease
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
st=stitch
Ch 4.
Round 1: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, inc twice in last ch. turn your work so you're working on the other side of the chs. sc in next, inc in next. (10)
Round 2: sc 10 (10)
Round 3: *sc 2, ch 4. sc in 2nd ch from hook and sl st in next 2 chs* rep once from * to *. sc 6 (10)
Round 4-8: sc 10 (10)
To sc around the antennas, you may need to insert your hook in front of th antenna, pull up a loop, and pull on the loop so you make a space to push the antenna through. Push it to the front, pull the loop taught, and complete the sc like normal.
Round 9: inc in next 3 sts. dec 3 times. sc. (10)
Round 10-12: sc 10 (10)
Round 13: sc, dec 3 times. inc in next 3 (10)
Round 14-17: sc 10 (10)
Round 18: *sc 3, dec* twice (8)
Round 19: sc 8 (8)
Round 20: *sc 2, dec* twice (6)
Round 21: *sc, dec* twice (4)
Pull yarn through thread a yarn needle. Skip a stitch, then insert needle in next stitch. Weave the tail through the body.
Using a long-ish piece of yarn, thread it onto the «face» to create the feelers. If the slug is going to be played with, you may need to weave the yarn through the body a bit to secure it. Trim the feelers as short as you like. And you're done!