Hey fellow crocheters, you’ll absolutely adore making this charming Crochet Big Snake Amigurumi. This pattern is designed to be super simple and fun, perfect for adding a lovely touch to your crochet collection.
Crochet Big Snake Amigurumi
You can create a snake with an adorable expression and a soft texture that everyone will admire. Our pattern guides you through each step in the easiest way possible, so you can enjoy crafting a beautifully curved snake with vibrant colors. It’s not just fun to make, but also a delightful addition to your amigurumi family. It’s a stunning and cuddly big snake that will surely bring a touch of elegance and cheer wherever it goes!
Tools and Materials
- 8 ply 100% acrylic yarn in at least one color (multicolored suggested)
- 20mm safety eyes (18mm-22mm will work)
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stuffing
- Needle and white yarn (optional for additional detailing)
Pattern Overview
Head
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring of 6 stitches.
- Round 1: Work 6 increases (12 stitches).
- Rounds 2-3: Work 12 SC (single crochet) in each round (24 stitches total after Round 3).
- Round 4: 2 SC, 2 increases, 4 SC, 2 increases, end with 4 SC (16 stitches).
- Round 5: Repeat a pattern of 2 SC, increase twice, then 4 SC, increase, 2 SC twice (20 stitches).
- Rounds 6-7: Build up with 3 SC, increase, 6 SC, increase, 2 SC ending with a final increase, then 3 SC to end the round (Round 6: 24 stitches, Round 7: 28 stitches).
- Rounds 8-10: Work 28 SC around for each round (56 stitches total).
- Row 11-12: Begin to narrow for the jaw, incorporating sc3tog (single crochet 3 together) techniques to reduce the stitch count.
Neck and Body
- Transition to Neck: Start curving the opening by strategic increases and decreases over several rows to shape the neck.
- Body Segmentation: Continue with a pattern of increases and decreases to create a slightly wider chest section before narrowing into the coil of the body.
- Coil Sections: Work repeated patterns of increases and decreases across several rows to create the coiled body effect. Ensure you maintain a consistent stitch count unless intentional decreases are noted for shaping.
Tail
- Gradually decrease the stitch count in the coil sections towards the end, systematically reducing the circumference of the snake to form the tail.
- Finalize the tail with a further taper, ending with closing the stitch opening.
Final Details
- Eyes: Attach 20mm safety eyes between designated rows with 7 stitches apart. Add optional white yarn detailing in the corners of each eye for more expression.
- Additional face details: Use yarn matching the snake’s color to add eyelid details over the top back corner of each eye, slightly overlapping the white detailing if added.
Finishing Touches
- Take time to stuff each section as you progress, ensuring a firm and evenly distributed fill.
- After completing the tail, weave in the end to close it up neatly.
- Adjust and shape the amigurumi, particularly the coiled sections, for the desired curvature and stability.
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