This Crochet Snake Project combines a fun and colorful idea with an easy, two-dimensional design to create a toy that’s full of possibilities
A few weeks ago, I was sitting and crocheting another project when one of my boys whispered something in my ear.
He asked simply if I could make him a crochet snake toy. Now, I have no idea where he got the idea. What I was working on at the time wasn’t anything at all resembling a snake. But for whatever reason, snakes were on his mind somehow.
Glad that he asked, I went ahead and started making a small and very impromptu “snake” out of the same yarn I was already working with. But, since he had put the idea in my mind, I realized that a slightly better version might be something that other young boys might enjoy, too.
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About the Pattern
Mr. Snake is worked mostly in half-double crochet, although some other basic stitches are used as well. Short rows create the stripes, while a few other easy techniques are used for the eyes and tongue. Rather than make a round snake, I created this one to be totally flat and therefore very easy to execute.
No filling needed!
When finished, the snake body measures almost exactly three feet long. In addition to being a great size for swinging and wrapping around things, I think it could also double as a unique and entertaining scarf.
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Materials Needed
So for this project, you need less than 300 yards of medium-weight yarn. Most of that is for the main body color (where I used dark green).
Very little yarn is needed for the stripes, eyes, and that bright tongue.
You will also need an H-size hook.
Lastly, you can grab the free pattern for this project through the link in the bottom of this post. The downloadable pdf has all the details and instructions you need to create this fun snake toy row-by-row and put the pieces together.
Ways to Customize
I can see you lovely creative people making this crochet snake in all kinds of bright and fun colors. Even better, if someone you know has a pet snake or is interested in snakes, this project could be made to look like a specific species.
In addition, once you try out this pattern, you may find that it’s a fun design for tweaking to make different sizes. A much smaller snake could become a bookmark or bracelet, while a much larger, fatter snake would make a pretty amazing blanket or area rug. Play with the idea a little and you might come up with even more uses for this!
Skill Level
This project is perfect for beginners.
Abbreviations Used
- ch: chain stitch (yarn over, draw a loop through)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through remaining loops)
- st/sts: Stitch/stitches
Pattern Direction
Ch 101
Row 1: Ssin second ch from hook, and ssin the back loop only for 10 stitches. Hdc for 80 sts,
and then dc forthe last 10 sts(100sts)
Row 2: (ch 1 and turn at the beginning ofrowsthat do notstart with slip stitches). Dc 8, Hdc
82,ssin back loops only forthe last ten stitches.
Row 3:switch to stripe colorif you want to use one(I used the light green here).
SC for 90 stitches. Ss one stitch and fasten off.
Row 4:start back at the narrow end/tail of yoursnake. Ssfor 6 sts, Hdc for 84 sts. DC forthe
last 8, and Hdc forthe last 2 sts.
Row 5: Hdc 2, dc 8. Hdc 84. Ss6
Row 6: repeat row 3
Rows 7: go back to the tail end of the snake. Ssfor 10 sts. Hdc 82 sts. Dc for 8 sts.
Row 8: dc 10 sts. Hdc 80, and ss 10.
Make 2 eyes. I made mine with 10 single crochet stitches worked into a magic circle.
Tongue: ch 10,sc 3 starting in the second ch from hook.
(Now we are going to create the fork of the tongue)
From the top of your last sc, ch 3. Now sc back in the same way you did for the first
section, and your third sc will end up in the side of your third sc from the first side.
This should make the fork pretty even (see picture below).
Now just finish off sc down your original chain(6 sts).
Leave long enough tail sin the eyes and tongue that I could just use the tailsto stitch
the piece on.
Attach eyes close to the edges of the head for best effect.
Final Encouragement
Making fun and delighting gifts for loved ones is one of the most joyful things that can come from a creative hobby. This little crochet snake will become a treasured plaything for one of your kids or maybe someone else in your life. Plus, it’s a great project for any beginner to practice their skills, without being a large undertaking. And, if you’ve been crocheting for a little longer, this will probably be a snap!
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Enjoy this project, and keep the crafting delightful!
Amelia
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A great introduction to crochet toys, this simple but fun crochet snake would be a great handmade gift for any reptile-loving kid in your life.
