Free Amigurumi Snail Pattern: Crochet Your Own Adorable Snail Friend

Welcome to our delightful world of amigurumi! If you’re a crochet enthusiast looking to add a touch of whimsy to your crafting repertoire, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re excited to share a free amigurumi snail pattern that will inspire your creativity and bring a smile to your face.

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed creatures, has gained popularity worldwide for its adorable and customizable designs. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this snail pattern is perfect for you. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can bring this charming snail to life with just a few basic crochet techniques.

Our step-by-step instructions and detailed photos will guide you through the process, making it easy to create your very own amigurumi snail. You can choose your favorite colors, experiment with different yarn textures, and personalize your snail friend to make it truly unique.

This amigurumi snail free pattern makes for a wonderful handmade gift, a cute addition to your home decor, or a fun project to share with fellow crafters. So, grab your crochet hooks and yarn, and let’s embark on this enchanting journey of creating your own adorable snail companion.

Scroll down to access the free pattern and get started on your crochet adventure. Happy crocheting!”

Materials Needed:

Approximately 30g of solid-colored yarn for the snail’s body.
Around 20g of yarn for the house.
2 wooden beads.
2 beads for the eyes.
Threads of two different colors for embroidering the mouth and eyebrows.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (crochet 2 sc together)
sl st – slip stitch

PATTERN

For the Horns (2 pieces):

Row 1: Create 2 ch, crochet 6 sc in the second chain from the hook, or 6 sc in a magic ring.

Row 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 sc).

Rows 3-4: Crochet 12 sc.

Row 5: Place a bead inside and decrease 6 times (6 sc).

Rows 6-9: Crochet 6 sc in each round, at the end, sl st, cut the thread, and secure it.

Snail’s Head and Body:

Stuff the head and body as you crochet.

Row 1: Create 2 ch, crochet 6 sc in the second chain from the hook.

Row 2: Increase by crocheting 2 sc in each sc from the previous row, repeat 6 times (12 sc).

Row 3: 1 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (18 sc).

Row 4: 2 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (24 sc).

Row 5: 3 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (30 sc).

Row 6: 4 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (36 sc).

Rows 7-11: Crochet 36 sc in each row.

Row 12: 4 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (30 sc).

Row 13: 3 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (24 sc).

Row 14: 2 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (18 sc).

Row 15: 1 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (12 sc).

Rows 16-17: Crochet 12 sc in each row.

Row 18: 1 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (18 sc).

Row 19: Crochet 18 sc.

Row 20: 2 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (24 sc).

Rows 21-24: Crochet 24 sc in each row.

Row 25: 5 sc, inc, repeat 4 times (28 sc).

Rows 26-27: Crochet 28 sc in each row.

Row 28: Create 1 ch, turn, 12 sc, turn.

Row 29: Create 1 ch, 10 sc, dec, one more dec on the side (see photo), 1 sl st in row 27.

Row 30: Turn, 10 sc, dec, dec on the side, 1 sl st in row 27.

Row 31: Turn, dec, 8 sc, dec, 1 sl st in row 27.

Row 32: 11 sc, 1 sl st in row 27.

Row 33: 12 sc, continue crocheting in row 27; it should have a total of 24 sc. If you have more or fewer stitches, don’t worry; you can make 1-2 decreases or increases in the next row to reach 24 sc.

Row 34: 4 sc, dec, repeat 4 times (20 sc).

Rows 35-37: Crochet 20 sc in each row.

Row 38: (dec, 8 sc) twice (18 sc).

Rows 39-40: Crochet 18 sc in each row.

Row 41: 4 sc, dec, repeat 3 times (15 sc).

Rows 42-44: Crochet 15 sc in each row.

Row 45: 3 sc, dec, repeat 3 times (12 sc).

Rows 46-48: Crochet 12 sc in each row.

Row 49: 1 sc, dec, repeat 4 times (8 sc).

Row 50: Dec four times, fasten off the remaining 4 sc, cut the thread, secure, and hide it.

To crochet the mantle, you need to start by inserting the hook where the turns were made in rows 27 or 28 and crochet until the reverse side of the turns with sc. The number of stitches may vary. In the second row, crochet 2 sc in each sc. Continue with rows 3-5, all with sc stitches.

Snail Shell (House):

Stuff the shell as you crochet.

Row 1: Create 2 ch, crochet 4 sc in the second chain from the hook.

Row 2: Increase 4 times (8 sc).

Rows 3-5: Crochet 8 sc in each row.

Row 6: 3 sc, inc twice (10 sc).

Rows 7-8: Crochet 10 sc in each row.

Row 9: 4 sc, inc twice (12 sc).

Rows 10-15: Crochet 12 sc in each row.

Row 16: 3 sc, inc three times (15 sc).

Rows 17-30: Crochet 15 sc in each row.

Row 31: 4 sc, inc three times (18 sc).

Rows 32-36: Crochet 18 sc in each row.

Row 37: 5 sc, inc three times (21 sc).

Rows 38-39: Crochet 21 sc in each row.

Row 40: 6 sc, inc three times (24 sc).

Rows 41-42: Crochet 24 sc in each row.

Row 43: 7 sc, inc three times (27 sc).

Rows 44-45: Crochet 27 sc in each row.

Row 46: 8 sc, inc three times (30 sc).

Rows 47-51: Crochet 30 sc in each row.

Cuff (Mantle):

Row 52: Crochet 28 sc in the front loops only, turn.

Row 53: Create 1 ch, 1 sc, inc, repeat to the end, turn.

Row 54: Create 1 ch, sc to the end, and so on for 5-6 more rows until the desired cuff width is reached. Make slip stitches on the sides of the cuff where indicated to ensure even sides.