Make a Funny Crochet Snail Amigurumi — Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Instructions

This Crochet Funny Snail Amigurumi is a small, whimsical project perfect for crocheters of most skill levels. Worked in brown and cream yarns with a 5 mm hook, the finished snail measures about 12 cm and makes a charming toy, keepsake, or gift. Below you'll find materials, abbreviations and a complete step-by-step pattern for the shell, body, antennae and eyes, plus a few simple assembly tips.

Finished funny snail amigurumi in brown and cream — a 12 cm handmade crochet toy.

Materials

5 mm crochet hook
Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby
Colors: Brown (80337), Cream (80333)
Stitch markers
Scissors
Fiberfill stuffing
Small amount of black thread for mouth
8 mm plastic safety eyes

The finished size: 12 cm.

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
St: stitch
Slst: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Ch: Chain
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
BLO: Back loop only
FLO: Front loop only

Shell

Use brown yarn:
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. inc in each st around (12)
R3. inc in each st around (24)
R4. (1sc,inc)*12 (36)
R5. sc in each st around (36)
R6. BLO, sc in each st around (36)
Crochet a second piece following the same steps as above.
Using cream yarn, embroider with the slip stitch method as desired.
Place the two pieces on top of each other with the backs facing inwards.
Take one stitch from each of the back loops (BLO) of both pieces and join them together with a slip stitch.
(Alternatively, you can sew them together using a needle and thread).
Fill the inside with stuffing before completely closing.

Head and body

Use cream yarn:
R1. Make 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. inc in each st around (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)*6 (18)
R4. sc in each st around (18)
R5. (1sc,dec)*6 (12)
R6. 8sc, dec, dec (10)
R7-16. sc in each st around (10)
R17. 8 sc, dec (9)
R18-22. sc in each st around (9)
R23. 7 sc, dec (8)
R24-25. sc in each st around (8)
R26. (dec,sc)*4 (4)
R27. Join the remaining 4 sc together.
Attach the eyes on row 4, leaving 6 single crochets between them.
Sew the head to the shell, starting from the 5th row from the back of the head.

Antenna: make 2

Use cream yarn:
Make chain 7, make a single crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, and work slip stitches back down to the starting point.
Sew the antennas on row 2, leaving a space of 5 single crochets between them.
Using black thread and a needle, embroider a smiling mouth on row 5.

Both snails are made using the same body pattern: the only difference is in the eye patterns. If you want to create the 2nd snail with bigger eyes, follow the steps below specifically for the larger eyes.

Eyes: make 2

Use yarnart sport white yarn:
R1. Make 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. inc in each st around (12)
R3. sc in each st around (12)
R4. sc in each st around (12)
R5. dec, around (6)
Attach the safety eyes, close the remaining 6 stitches with a needle, and sew the eyes side by side on row 2.

Finishing tips

• Stuff the shell and body firmly but not overstuffed so seams join smoothly.
• Position safety eyes before most stuffing is added to ensure correct placement.
• Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially when increasing or decreasing.
• Securely weave in ends and, if the toy is for a small child, ensure safety eyes are attached according to manufacturer instructions for safety.