Introduction
Welcome to this delightful amigurumi snail pattern. This project is perfect for those who enjoy creating whimsical characters. Let’s dive in and stitch together this charming creature!
Project Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Finished Size: Approximately 15cm tall
Materials
- Light blue worsted weight yarn for the body and stalks
- Beige worsted weight yarn for the shell
- White worsted weight yarn for the eyes
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 12mm red safety eyes
- Tapestry needle for assembly
- Premium polyester fiberfill
Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- inc: single crochet increase
- dec: single crochet decrease
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- FLO: front loops only
The Pattern
The Ruffled Foot Base (Light Blue)
R1: ch 16. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, crochet 14 sc, place 3 sc in the last ch. Working down the opposite side of the chain, crochet 13 sc, place 1 inc in the last ch. (32)
R2: 1 inc, 13 sc, [1 inc] x 3, 13 sc, [1 inc] x 2. (38)
R3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc] x 3, 13 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc] x 2. (44)
R4: In FLO, place 3 sc in every single stitch around the perimeter to force the ruffle to flare. (132)
Fasten off and weave in the ends. This piece remains flat.
The Main Body (Light Blue)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
R2: [1 inc] x 6. (12)
R3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (18)
R4-R15: 1 sc in each stitch around. (18)
R16: [2 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (24)
R17-R18: 1 sc in each stitch around. (24)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Stuff the tube firmly.
The Eyestalks (Make 2 in Light Blue)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
R2: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 3. (9)
R3-R12: 1 sc in each stitch around. (9)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Stuff the bottom half firmly.
The Oversized Eyeballs (Make 2 in White)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
R2: [1 inc] x 6. (12)
R3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (18)
R4: [2 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (24)
R5-R8: 1 sc in each stitch around. (24)
R9: Insert safety eyes. [2 sc, 1 dec] x 6. (18)
R10: [1 sc, 1 dec] x 6. (12)
Stuff firmly.
R11: [1 dec] x 6. (6)
Fasten off and weave the tail through the remaining front loops.
The Heavy Eyelids (Make 2 in Light Blue)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
R2: [1 inc] x 6. (12)
R3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (18)
R4: [2 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (24)
R5-R7: 1 sc in each stitch around. (24)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
The Coiled Shell (Beige)
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
R2: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 3. (9)
R3-R5: 1 sc in each stitch around. (9)
R6: [2 sc, 1 inc] x 3. (12)
R7-R10: 1 sc in each stitch around. (12)
R11: [3 sc, 1 inc] x 3. (15)
R12-R16: 1 sc in each stitch around. (15)
R17: [4 sc, 1 inc] x 3. (18)
R18-R25: 1 sc in each stitch around. (18)
R26: [5 sc, 1 inc] x 3. (21)
R27-R35: 1 sc in each stitch around. (21)
R36: [5 sc, 1 dec] x 3. (18)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for coiling and sewing.
Assembly
1. Position the Eyelids over the Eyeballs and sew securely.
2. Attach the Eyestalks to the eyes.
3. Connect the Eyestalks to the Main Body.
4. Attach the Main Body to the Ruffled Foot Base.
5. Roll the Coiled Shell and sew it to the Main Body.
Final Notes
Enjoy your new amigurumi snail! This pattern is designed to inspire creativity and bring joy.
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Do not distribute or sell.
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