Here we have the Crochet Googly-Eyed Snail pattern. It feature big googly eyes and come in various colors. Using primary and secondary yarns, the snails have a simple yet delightful look with their round shells and tiny bodies. Perfect as cute decorations, gifts, or even kids' toys, these snails will brighten up any space. All you need are a few supplies, and you'll be ready to create these little cuties.
Googly-Eyed Snail Crochet Pattern
Materials:
- Primary and secondary yarn colors (Sarah uses green in the tutorial)
- Sweet Snuggles Light or Chanel H slim yarn (size 6 Chanel yarn)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Sewing needle (preferably plastic)
- Googly eye rings
- Stuffing
Step by step Instruction
Snail Shell:
- Start: With your shell color, create a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in the magic ring. Close the ring.
- Round 2: Increase (2 sc) in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: [Increase, sc] repeat 6 times (18 stitches).
- Round 4: [Increase, sc 2] repeat 6 times (24 stitches).
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch around (24 stitches).
7. Round 6: [Decrease (dec), sc 2] repeat 6 times (18 stitches).
8. Round 7: [Dec, sc] repeat 6 times (12 stitches).
9. Stuff the shell.
10. Round 8: [Dec] 6 times (6 stitches).
11. Finish: Slip stitch in the next stitch. Chain 1 and fasten off. Weave the tail through the front loops and pull tight to close. Weave in the ends.
Body:
- Start: With your primary color, create a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. Close the ring.
- Round 2: In the first stitch, place 3 sc.
- Secure the center tails for tightness.
- Attach googly eye rings:
- Place the googly eyes facing away from your hook over the first round.
- Skip the stitch under the googly eyes and place 3 sc in the next stitch.
- Repeat for each of the 4 sections created by the googly eyes.
- Rounds 3-13: Sc in each stitch around (12 stitches per round).
- Stuff the piece, especially the top part.
- Round 14: [Dec, sc 2] repeat 3 times (9 stitches).
- Round 15: Sc in each stitch around (9 stitches).
- Finish stuffing.
- Round 16: [Dec, sc] repeat 3 times (6 stitches).
- Finish: Slip stitch in the next stitch. Chain 1 and fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing the shell.
Assembly:
- Close the bottom hole: Weave the tail through the front loops and pull tight. Weave in the ends.
- Position the shell: On the back side of the body, centering it nicely.
- Sew: Stitch the shell to the body. Ensure both are secure by sewing through twice and knotting.
Final Touch:
- Add a smile: Use some Chanel yarn to create a smile across the front of the face, or leave it blank if preferred.
Enjoy your adorable snail!
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