Bendable Crochet Snake Amigurumi Pattern
Though snakes are often seen as dangerous, here is one that is utterly cute and safe for little hands: the Crochet Snake Amigurumi Pattern. This delightful pattern creates colorful, flexible snakes without any sewing, perfect for beginners. Featuring a flat-bottomed head and a long, slender body, these crocheted snakes look realistic yet charming. You can get creative with various colors and add optional eyes and wire for bendability. These snakes make wonderful toys, unique decorations, or adorable additions to any amigurumi collection. Have fun crocheting!
How To Crochet Amigurumi Snake
Materials Needed
- Yarn (any colors you want)
- 3 mm crochet hook (or appropriate size for your yarn)
- Scissors
- Toy stuffing
- Safety eyes (8 mm or 10 mm) or thread for embroidery
- Tapestry needle
Stitches Used
- Magic ring
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Single crochet increase (inc): 2 sc in the same stitch
- Single crochet decrease (dec)
Pattern Instructions
Head
- Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Make 6 sc into the magic ring.
- Round 1:
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn.
- Starting from the second chain from the hook:
- 1 sc in each of the first 4 ch.
- 3 sc in the last ch.
- Work on the other side of the starting chain.
- 1 sc in each of the next 3 ch.
- 2 sc in the last ch.
- (12 sc total)
- Round 2:
- (1 inc, 1 sc) 3 times.
- 1 sc in each of the last 6 sc.
- (15 sc total)
- Round 3:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (15 sc total)
- Round 4:
- (2 sc, 1 inc) 3 times.
- 1 sc in each of the last 6 sc.
- (18 sc total)
- Round 5:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (18 sc total)
- Round 6:
- (1 inc, 3 sc) 3 times.
- 1 sc in each of the last 6 sc.
- (21 sc total)
- Round 7:
- (4 sc, 1 inc) 3 times.
- 1 sc in each of the last 6 sc.
- (24 sc total)
- Rounds 8 – 11:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (24 sc total each round)
- Place safety eyes or embroider eyes between rounds 5 and 6, about 6 stitches apart. Ensure the flat and curved sides of the snake’s head are respected when placing the eyes.
Body
- Rounds 12 – 73:
- Continue crocheting: 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (24 sc total each round)
- Optional: Change colors for stripes or patterns as desired.
- Round 74:
- 1 dec, 13 sc.
- (14 sc total)
- Rounds 75 – 76:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (14 sc total each round)
- Round 77:
- 1 dec, 12 sc.
- (13 sc total)
- Rounds 78 – 79:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (13 sc total each round)
- Round 80:
- 1 dec, 11 sc.
- (12 sc total)
- Rounds 81 – 82:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (12 sc total each round)
- Round 83:
- 1 dec, 10 sc.
- (11 sc total)
- Rounds 84 – 85:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (11 sc total each round)
- Round 86:
- 1 dec, 9 sc.
- (10 sc total)
- Rounds 87 – 88:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (10 sc total each round)
- Round 89:
- 1 dec, 8 sc.
- (9 sc total)
- Rounds 90 – 91:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (9 sc total each round)
- Round 92:
- 1 dec, 7 sc.
- (8 sc total)
- Rounds 93 – 94:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (8 sc total each round)
- Round 95:
- 1 dec, 6 sc.
- (7 sc total)
- Round 96:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (7 sc total)
- Round 97:
- 1 dec, 5 sc.
- (6 sc total)
- Round 98:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (6 sc total)
- Round 99:
- 1 dec, 4 sc.
- (5 sc total)
- Round 100:
- 1 sc in each stitch around.
- (5 sc total)
- Round 101 (Optional):
- A couple of decreases or a slip stitch to close off.
Finishing
- Stuff the head and body as you go, making sure to avoid overstuffing, especially near the tail end.
- Wire (Optional):
- Cut a piece of wire slightly longer than the snake.
- Bend the ends and insert it carefully to allow the snake to be poseable.
- Weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle, ensuring the end of the tail is neatly closed.
- Admire your finished crochet snake mummies!
Enjoy you crochet amigurumi!
