Crochet Adorable Snake
Crocheting an adorable snake can be a fun and creative project that brings a whimsical touch to your crafting repertoire! With vibrant yarn colors and basic crochet stitches, you can easily bring this charming reptile to life, adding a unique flair to your handmade collection. From the squishy body to the wiggly tail, every stitch poured into this project gives the snake its own personality and charm. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or a beginner eager to try something new, this lovable snake pattern is a fantastic way to unleash your creativity and create a delightful companion that's bound to bring smiles to anyone who sees it. So gather your yarn, hook, and crafting spirit, and get ready to make a cuddly friend that will slither its way into your heart!
Materials
- Super bulky yarn in your choice of colour/s (I used 38g of Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky Pom Pom in Electric Blue)
- Optional: DK weight yarn for the tongue (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Blush Pink)
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 8mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- invdec – invisible decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Finished Size
The finished snake measures approximately 19.5″ (49.5cm) long not including the tongue. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. Use a hook size to match your chosen yarn. Make sure that your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing showing through and adjust hook size if necessary.
Notes
- Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
- The length of the snake is easily adjustable by adding more single crochet rounds.
Pattern Instructions
Snake (4.5mm hook, super bulky yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook (6)
R2: [Inc] x6 (12)
R3: [Sc] x12 (12)
R4: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15)
R5: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x2, 2 sc (18)
R6-7: [Sc] x18 (18) 2 rounds
R8: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12)
Insert safety eyes between R5 and R6, 6 sts apart.
R9: Sc, invdec, [2 sc, invdec] x2, sc (9)
Stuff the head.
Note: I did not add stuffing to the body. However, you may stuff it lightly if desired.
R10-67: [Sc] x9 (9) 67 rounds
Tip: For a longer or shorter snake, add or subtract rounds until you reach your desired length.
R68: Invdec, 7 sc (8)
R69: Sc, invdec, 2 sc, invdec, sc (6)
R70: [Sc, invdec] x2 (4)
Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull to close. Hide the end inside the snake.
Optional Tongue (2.5mm hook, pink DK weight yarn)
Leave a longer starting tail for sewing.
Ch 6, sl st in second ch from hook and next ch, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook and next ch, sl st in remaining 3 chs of starting ch.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew the tongue on R1 of the snake using both yarn tails.