Crochet Snug The Snuggle Slug Pattern (Cuddle-Ready Creations)

Do you want the fluffiest, snuggliest, and cuddliest sleeptime companion for your little one or even for yourself? Here is the pattern for you! The Crochet Snug the Snuggle Slug Pattern is an easy and delightful project to create adorable plush slugs. These cute slugs can be made in three sizes: pocket mini, medium hug, and jumbo. Each one has a fuzzy base made from Sherpa or faux fur yarn and a soft, cozy top from chunky chenille yarn. Perfect for snuggling, gifting, or simply brightening someone's day, these slugs are a joy to create and cuddle.

Why Love This Pattern?

Adorable Design: The Snuggle Slug has a charming and endearing look that's bound to be a favorite among kids and adults alike.
Easy to Follow: The pattern is typically designed with clear, step-by-step instructions, making it accessible even for beginners.
Customizable Sizes: The pattern often comes with instructions for multiple sizes, allowing you to create a pocket-sized slug or a jumbo cuddle buddy.
Soft and Cozy: Made with sherpa or faux fur yarn and chunky chenille, the finished product is ultra-soft and perfect for snuggling.
Great Gift Idea: Handcrafted gifts are cherished, and a cuddly slug is a fun and unique present for any occasion.
Fun Craft Project: Crocheting the Snuggle Slug is a relaxing and enjoyable craft project, perfect for unwinding and being creative.

How To Crochet Snug The Snuggle Slug

Materials Needed:

Yarn:
- Bottom (Sherpa yarn): Lion Brand Go for Fleece Sherpa or Bernat Sheepy (6-7 weight)
- Top (Chenille yarn): Bernat Blanket or any similarly weighted bulky Chenille yarn (6 weight)
Crochet Hooks:
- 8 mm (L) hook for Sherpa yarn
- 6.5 mm (K) or 7 mm hook for Chenille yarn
Safety Eyes: 12 mm (optional, you can also embroider)
Miscellaneous:
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends
- Measuring tape

Pattern:

Body

Start: With Sherpa yarn and 8 mm hook, Chain 2.
Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the first chain. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work 2 sc into each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: Repeat as Round 2. (24 sts)
Rounds 4-15: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (use stitch markers to mark the start of each round). This will be a total of 12 rounds.

Measure the body to ensure it is approximately 8 inches tall.

Head

Switch to Chenille yarn and the 6.5 mm or 7 mm hook. Work in the last sc of Sherpa yarn but finish the stitch with Chenille yarn.
Round 1 (Head Start): 3 sc, increase around. (30 sts)
Rounds 2-3: 1 sc in each stitch around.
Round 4: 3 sc, decrease around. (24 sts)
Round 5: 1 sc in each stitch around.

Eyes

Mark Stitches: Count 16 stitches from the start of the round and mark.
First Eye:
- Skip 16 stitches and work 1 sc in the next stitch.
- Round 1: Work 8 sc (total) in the next 8 stitches.
- Rounds 2-3: 1 sc in each of the 8 stitches.
- Round 4: Increase in each stitch. (16 sts)
- Rounds 5-6: 1 sc in each of the 16 stitches.
- Round 7: Decrease in each stitch. (8 sts); finish and leave a long tail to weave in.
Second Eye:
- From the marked stitch, count 4 back stitches. Attach Chenille yarn.
- Round 1: Repeat the same steps as the First Eye.

Stuffing and Assembly

Stuff the Body & Eyes: Using polyfill, stuff the body and eyes.
Close the Eye Tops: Using a tapestry needle, weave through the front loops of the stitches of the last round. Pull to close.
Sew the Eye Base: Use the tail left from initially attaching the new yarn. Whipstitch through the front loops of the remaining unworked stitches, securing them to the body.

Finishing Touches

Attach Safety Eyes or Embroider Eyes:
- For Safety Eyes: Place between rounds 10 and 11.
- For Embroidered Eyes: Use worsted weight yarn; insert needle in round 10, form desired shape and size.
Embroider the Mouth: Use worsted weight yarn to embroider a smirk or smile.