Assuming you would like a tutorial on how to crochet a snake sweater:
Materials
-1 skein of Bernat Softee Chunky Ombre in the color “Desert Sunset” or any chunky weight yarn in colors of your choice
-Size N/9.00 mm crochet hook
-Tape measure
-Scissors
Gauge
-4”= 9 hdc
-4”= 10 rows of hdc
Pattern Notes
-This pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
-Sizing for this pattern will depend on how tight or loose you crochet as well as the size of the child you are making it for. The sample sweater pictured is a size 4T.
-This pattern is worked in one piece from the bottom up.
-The color changes in this pattern are achieved by carrying the unused color up the side of the work. When you come to a color change simply drop the unused color and pick up the new color. When you get to the end of the row cut the unused color leaving a 6”-8” tail. You will pick this color back up on the way back down.
Body of the Sweater
With color A chain 37.
Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (35 hdc)
Row 2-13: Ch 2 turn hdc in each stitch across. At the end of row 13 do not cut color A.
Snake Placement
With color B chain 15.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (14 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (14 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next stitch repeat across. (21 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (21 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 2 stitches repeat across. (28 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (28 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 3 stitches repeat across. (35 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (35 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 4 stitches repeat across. (42 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (42 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 5 stitches repeat across. (49 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (49 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 6 stitches repeat across. (56 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (56 sc)
Row 15: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 7 stitches repeat across. (63 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (63 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 8 stitches repeat across. (70 sc)
Row 18: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (70 sc)
Row 19: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 9 stitches repeat across. (77 sc)
Row 20: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (77 sc)
Row 21: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 10 stitches repeat across. (84 sc)
Row 22: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (84 sc)
Row 23: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 11 stitches repeat across. (91 sc)
Row 24: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (91 sc)
Row 25: Ch 1 turn 2 sc in the first stitch sc in the next 12 stitches repeat across. (98 sc)
Row 26: Ch 1 turn sc in each stitch across. (98 sc)
At the end of row 26 do not cut color B.
With color A pick up where you left off on the body of the sweater and hdc in each stitch and each row end across. When you get to the end of the row pick up color B and hdc in each stitch and each row end across. Continue in this pattern until you have reached the desired length of the sweater. To make the sample sweater I repeated rows 1-13 of the body three times for a total of 39 rows.
Sleeves (make 2)
With color A chain 21.
Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (19 hdc)
Row 2-5: Ch 2 turn hdc in each stitch across.
At the end of row 5 do not cut color A.
With color B pick up where you left off on the sleeve and hdc in each stitch and each row end across. When you get to the end of the row pick up color A and hdc in each stitch and each row end across. Continue in this pattern until you have reached the desired length of the sleeve. To make the sample sweater I repeated rows 1-5 of the sleeve four times for a total of 20 rows.
Cuff (make 2)
With color A chain 11.
Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (9 hdc)
Row 2-3: Ch 2 turn hdc in each stitch across.
At the end of row 3 do not cut color A.
With color B pick up where you left off on the cuff and hdc in each stitch and each row end across. When you get to the end of the row pick up color A and hdc in each stitch and each row end across. Continue in this pattern until you have reached the desired length of the cuff. To make the sample sweater I repeated rows 1-3 of the cuff twice for a total of 6 rows.
Seaming
Once you have finished all of your pieces it is time to seam them together. I like to use the mattress stitch for this but you can use whatever method you are comfortable with.
To seam the shoulder seams lay the front and back of the sweater flat with the wrong sides facing up. Line up the edges of the shoulders and use a tapestry needle and color A to sew them together. Repeat for the other shoulder.
To seam the sleeve seams lay the sleeve flat with the wrong side facing up. Line up the edges of the sleeve and use a tapestry needle and color A to sew them together. Repeat for the other sleeve.
To attach the sleeves line up the sleeve seam with the side seam of the sweater and use a tapestry needle and color A to sew them together. Repeat for the other sleeve.
To seam the side seams lay the sweater flat with the right side facing up. Line up the edges of the side seams and use a tapestry needle and color A to sew them together.
Weave in all of your ends and your snake sweater is complete!
What yarn is best to use for a crocheted snake sweater?
Answer: A slippery yarn like silk or mercerized cotton is best to use so the snake can easily move through the loops.
How many crochet stitches will I need to make the snake sweater?
Answer: You will need to make about 200 single crochet stitches for a small snake and about 300 for a medium sized snake.
What is the best type of crochet hook to use for a snake sweater?
Answer: A smaller sized crochet hook like a size G or H is best to use so the stitches are tight and the snake sweater will be less likely to snag.
How do I make the snake’s head?
Answer: Make a small ball of yarn for the head and attach it to the sweater with a few stitches.
How do I make the snake’s eyes?
Answer: You can use small buttons beads or sequins for the eyes.
Just sew them onto the head.
How do I make the snake’s tongue?
Answer: Cut a small piece of red yarn and tie it onto the head for the tongue.
How do I make the snake’s tail?
Answer: Tie a small piece of yarn around the last stitch of the sweater to make the tail.
What do I do if I want the snake to be able to move its head and tail?
Answer: Sew on a piece of elastic or string to the head and tail so you can move them.
How do I make the snake’s scales?
Answer: Make small stitches all over the sweater to create the scales.
How do I make the snake’s body?
Answer: Make a long thin tube with the crochet stitches.
Will the snake be able to stick its tongue out if I make the sweater tight-fitting?
Answer: No the snake will not be able to stick its tongue out if the sweater is tight-fitting.
Do I need to put anything inside the snake sweater to make it hold its shape?
Answer: No you do not need to put anything inside the snake sweater to make it hold its shape.
What if I want the snake to be a different color?
Answer: You can use any color yarn you want for the snake sweater.
Can I make the snake sweater in one piece?
Answer: No you will need to make the head body and tail separately and then attach them together.
How do I finish off the snake sweater?
Answer: Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.
