Easy Crochet Snail Amigurumi: Free Beginner-Friendly Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

Welcome to Your New Favorite Crochet Project!

Looking for a quick, easy, and super cute crochet project? This adorable amigurumi snail is perfect for beginners—no complicated stitches, just simple single crochets and a little magic (loop, that is!).

Whether you’re new to crochet or just want a relaxing project, this little snail is great for practicing basic stitches while making something utterly charming. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite colors! By the end, you’ll have a squishy, huggable snail friend. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make your snail:

  • Yarn: Light brown (for the body) + 12 other colors for the spiral (scraps work great!)
  • Crochet Hook: 2.5mm or 3mm (whichever feels comfortable for you)
  • Stuffing: Polyfill or any soft filling
  • Yarn Needle: For sewing parts together
  • Black Beads or Safety Eyes: For the snail’s little face
  • Scissors
Easy Crochet Snail Amigurumi

Abbreviations & Notes

This pattern uses US crochet terms. Here’s a quick guide:

  • ch = chain
  • st = stitch
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • FLO = front loop only (crochet into just the front loop of the stitch)
  • [#] = total number of stitches in that round

Tip: Work in continuous rounds (no joining unless specified) for a smooth spiral look!

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

Easy Crochet Snail Amigurumi

Snail Body (Light Brown Yarn)

We’ll start from the tail end and work our way up.

  1. Magic Ring (or Magic Loop):
    • Round 1: Sc 6 into the magic ring. [6]
    • Round 2: (Sc 1, inc) x3. [9]
    • Round 3: (Sc 2, inc) x3. [12]
    • Round 4: (Sc 3, inc) x3. [15]
    • Rounds 5–7: Sc in each stitch around. [15]
    • Round 8: Ch 7, skip 7 sts, insert hook into the 8th st, sc 8. [15] (This makes the curve of the snail’s body!)
    • Rounds 9–28: Sc in each stitch around. [15] (Keep it even—no increases or decreases!)
    • Round 29: Sl st in each stitch around. [15] (This helps flatten the opening for the spiral.)
  2. Shaping the Head (Front Loop Only – FLO):
    • Round 30: (Sc 2, inc) x5. [20]
    • Round 31: (Sc 4, inc) x4. [24]
    • Round 32: (Sc 3, inc) x6. [30]
    • Rounds 33–37: Sc in each stitch around. [30] (Now it’s time to stuff the body!)
  3. Closing the Head:
    • Round 38: (Sc 3, dec) x6. [24]
    • Round 39: (Sc 2, dec) x6. [18]
    • Round 40: (Sc 1, dec) x6. [12]
    • Round 41: Dec x6. [6]
    • Fasten off, weave in the tail.

Snail Spiral (Colorful Yarn!)

This is where the fun begins—use as many colors as you like!

  1. Starting the Spiral:
    • Insert your hook into the 6th stitch (head side) of the body.
    • Round 1: Sc 1, dec (repeat two more times). [12]
    • Rounds 2–34: Sc in each stitch around, changing colors every 3 rounds. (Tip: Stuff lightly as you go!)
  2. Finishing the Spiral:
    • Round 35: (Sc 2, dec) x3. [9]
    • Round 36: (Sc 1, dec) x3. [6]
    • Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Wrap the spiral around the body and sew it in place.
Easy Crochet Snail Amigurumi

Face & Antennae

  1. Eyes & Mouth:
    • Sew on black beads for eyes (or use safety eyes).
    • Embroider a little smile with black yarn.
    • Add blush to the cheeks with pink yarn or chalk.
  2. Antennae (Make 2):
    • Round 1: Sc 4 in a magic ring, sl st to join.
    • Round 2: Ch 3 (this makes the antenna stick up!).
    • Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to sew onto the head.

Helpful Tips for Beginners

✔ Magic Loop Trick: If the magic ring feels tricky, chain 2 and work your first round into the second chain.
✔ Stuffing: Don’t overstuff—just enough to make it squishy but not lumpy.
✔ Changing Colors: Tie off and weave in ends neatly when switching yarns.

You Did It! Time to Show Off Your Snail

Congratulations! You’ve just made the cutest little crochet snail—perfect for gifting, decorating, or just keeping as a tiny yarn buddy.

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