Crochet Matcha the Little Snake Toy

Crochet Matcha the Little Snake Toy is an adorable creation that will surely make you smile. With its charming design and vibrant colors, this handcrafted toy brings a touch of whimsy to any space. Perfect for both kids and adults, Matcha is the ideal companion for imaginative play or as a cute decoration. Its soft texture and unique crocheted details make it a delightful addition to your collection. Bring home Matcha the Little Snake Toy and let its friendly charm brighten up your day!

Skills and Abbreviations (In U.S. terms)

• MR = Magic Ring (Magic Circle)
• SC = Single Crochet
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• CH = Chain
• INC = Increase
• DEC = Decrease
• FO = Fasten off
• R= Round
• Slip Knot
• Turn

Recommended Materials:

(Based on what I used to make the snake in the sample photo.)

• Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6) in Green, Yellow, and Red OR the colors of your choice
• Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) in Black (for the nostril detailing)
• 6 mm Crochet Hook (or a similar hook size)
• Two 16 mm Safety Eyes
• Stuffing
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers (Optional)
• Pins (Optional)

Base:

In this section, we’ll be making the head and the body.

Using Green

R1 8 SC in a MR

R2 [INC] x 8 (16)

R3 [SC, INC] x 8 ( 24)

R4-6 24 SC (24) 3 Rounds

R7 9 SC, 6 INC, 9 SC (30)

R8 30 SC (30)

R9 9 SC, 6 DEC, 9 SC (24)

R10 [DEC] x 12 (12)

Place the eyes between rounds 5 and 6 around 4 stitches apart.

Add stuffing to the head.

R11 [5 SC, INC] x 2 (14)

R12 [6 SC, INC] x 2 (16)

R13 [7 SC, INC] x 2 (18)

R14 [8 SC, INC] x 2 (20)

R15-17 20 SC (20) 3 Rounds

R18 [8 SC, DEC] x 2 (18)

Start stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.

R19 [SC, DEC] x 6 (12)

R20 [DEC] x 6 (6)

FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing

Use it to sew the plushie closed.

Tail:

Using Green

R1 4 SC in a MR

R2 [SC, INC] x 2 (6)

R3 [2 SC, INC] x 2 ( 8)

R4 [3 SC, INC] x 2 (10)

R5 [4 SC, INC] x 2 (12)

R6-12 5 SL ST, 7 HDC (12) 7 Rounds

FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Add stuffing.

Tongue:

Using Red

CH 4

Turn and in the second chain from the hook, make a SL ST

CH 2

Turn and in the second chain from the hook, make a SL ST

Make 2 SL ST back down the chains that we made in Step 1

FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly and Details:

Tail:

Sew the tail onto R16 through R18 on the back of the body.

To hold the tail more closely to the body, continue sewing the the tail against the body along the curl of the tail until you reach R6 of the tail.

Tongue:

Sew the tongue between R8 and R9 on the front of the head.

Nostrils:

Using Black in #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, embroider the nostrils onto R7 of the head.

Belly:

Using Yellow and starting between rounds 11 and 12 of the body, embroider stripes to the belly of the snake until you reach the bottom of the body.

I made two lines of yellow yarn per row and moved one round down to make the next stripe.