If you’re looking for a fun and easy Crochet project look no further than this Crochet Snake pattern! This cute little snake is perfect for beginners and can be made in any color you like.
materials:
– worsted weight yarn
– crochet hook (I used a size H/8-5.00mm hook)
– tapestry needle
– fiberfill stuffing
abbreviations:
– ch – chain
– sc – single crochet
– st(s) – stitch(es)
– sl st – slip stitch
Gauge is not important for this project.
body:
Chain 20.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (19 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 turn. Sc in each st across.
Rows 3-22: Repeat Row 2.
Row 23: Ch 1 turn. Sc in first 9 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked. (9 sc)
Row 24: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog sc in next 5 sts. (7 sc)
Row 25: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog sc in next 3 sts. (5 sc)
Row 26: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog sc in next st. (3 sc)
Row 27: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog sc in next st. (2 sc)
Row 28: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog. (1 sc)
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.
head:
Chain 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 turn. Sc in each st across.
Rows 3-7: Repeat Row 2.
Row 8: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog sc in next st. (3 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog sc in next st. (2 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1 turn. Sc2tog. (1 sc)
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
1. Fold the head in half and sew the sides together.
2. Sew the head to one end of the body.
3. Fold the body in half and sew the sides together stuff with fiberfill before closing up completely.
4. Weave in all ends.
Your Crochet Snake is now finished!
How many crochet stitches do you need to make a snake?
You will need to make 19 crochet stitches for the snake body.
What kind of yarn should you use?
You can use any type of yarn but a lightweight yarn would be best so that the snake isn’t too heavy.
What size of crochet hook should you use?
You should use a size G (4mm) crochet hook.
What is the first thing you should do?
The first thing you should do is make a slip knot and put it on your crochet hook.
How do you make a slip knot?
Take the end of the yarn in your left hand and make a loop.
Then with the crochet hook pull the end of the yarn through the loop.
Put the loop on the crochet hook and tighten.
How do you make a chain stitch?
Insert the hook into the slip knot and draw the yarn through.
You should now have two loops on the hook.
Draw the yarn through both loops.
How long should your chain be?
Your chain should be 19 stitches long.
What do you do next?
The next thing you should do is make a single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
How do you make a single crochet?
Insert the hook into the chain and draw the yarn through.
You should now have two loops on the hook.
Draw the yarn through both loops.
continue making single crochet stitches in each chain across.
When you get to the end of the row you should have 18 single crochet stitches.
What do you do next?
The next thing you should do is turn your work so that you can work back across the row.
How do you turn your work?
Chain one stitch and then turn your work so that the hook is in the first stitch.
What is the next step?
The next step is to make a single crochet in each stitch across.
How many stitches should you have at the end of the row?
You should have 18 single crochet stitches at the end of the row.
What do you do next?
The next thing you should do is repeat rows two and three until your snake is the desired length.
