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Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern

Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting garden snail pattern brings the peaceful beauty of nature into your hands with its distinctive spiral shell and adorable features. The design uses specialized back loop techniques to create the signature ridged texture of the shell, while the elongated body with its sweet antennae captures the essence of these gentle creatures. Whether you create a whole collection in different colors or make one special snail friend, this pattern offers endless creative possibilities.

Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the textured shell, elongated body with antennae, and decorative body skirt that gives your snail its charming dimensional appearance. Both UK and US crochet terms are provided for your convenience.

Why You'll Love This Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines simple techniques with stunning visual results through the unique ridge texture technique. The way the back loop only stitches create that beautiful spiral shell effect is so satisfying to watch develop as you work. I find it incredibly rewarding how quickly these little snails come together, yet they look so intricate and professional when finished. The customization options are endless with different color combinations, and the optional lollipop swirl variation adds even more creative fun. These little garden friends have such personality with their cute antennae and sweet faces that they never fail to bring smiles.

Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern by creating different shell color combinations to represent various snail species found in nature. Try making a collection with rainbow shells by changing colors every row for a playful lollipop effect, or keep it natural with earthy tones and subtle variegated yarns.

Another fun variation I enjoy is adjusting the body length by adding or removing rows in the long section, creating baby snails or extra-long garden giants. You could even experiment with adding tiny embroidered details like spots or stripes on the shell for extra personality.

For a magical twist, I sometimes use sparkly or metallic yarn for the shell to create fairy garden snails that look absolutely enchanting. The textured ridge pattern really makes any special yarn shine beautifully.

Consider making a whole snail family in graduated sizes by using different yarn weights - from fingering weight for tiny snails to super bulky for statement pieces. Each size brings its own unique charm to the pattern.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not working consistently through back loops only and the third loop on the shell creates uneven ridge texture and loses the distinctive spiral pattern effect ✗ Overstuffing the shell or body causes the stitches to stretch and show through the fabric, ruining the professional finished appearance of your snail ✗ Failing to maintain proper tension when attaching the shell to the body results in distorted positioning and affects the iconic snail silhouette shape ✗ Forgetting to use stitch markers when working in continuous rounds leads to losing your place and miscounting stitches throughout the entire pattern

Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable garden companion with this charming snail pattern that brings nature's gentle creatures to life in yarn form. This delightful design features a beautifully textured spiral shell with distinctive ridge patterns and a sweet elongated body complete with cute antennae. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your space or gifting to nature lovers, these little snails work up quickly and can be customized in your favorite color combinations for a truly personal creation.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Garden Snails Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Main color Stone 2017 - 20g for body
  • 02
    Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Contrast color (Wild Orchid, Amethyst, or Baby Pink) - 10g for shell
  • 03
    Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Black 1002 - small oddment for eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4.5mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Hi-Loft quality toy stuffing
  • 03
    Wool needle for sewing
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Scissors

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— Shell :

Row 1 :

ch2, hdc6 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively hdc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Info :

From this point on the shell is worked through the BLO and 3rd LOOP of the st below in order to create the distinctive ridge pattern. If you wish to make the shell as a lollipop type swirl change colour after every row, swapping colours up behind work with no sl st joins. Do not change colour mid stitch.

Row 2 :

hdcinc x6 (12)

Row 3 :

(hdc into next st, hdcinc) x6 (18)

Row 4 :

(hdc into next 2sts, hdcinc) x6 (24)

Rows 5-6 :

sc (24) (2 rows)

Row 7 :

(hdc into next 2sts, hdcdec) x6 (18)

Row 8 :

(hdc into next st, hdcdec) x6 (12)

Info :

Stuff shell

Row 9 :

hdcdec x6 (6)

Info :

F/O leaving a 25cm end. Using 25cm end, and running sts, thread through front loops of last 6sts and gather tightly. Secure end with a couple of small sts.

— Body :

Row 1 :

ch2, sc6 into 2nd st from hook (alternatively sc 6sts into magic ring) (6)

Row 2 :

inc x2, 1st Antennae: ch6, sl st into 5th and 6th ch from hook, inc x3, 2nd Antennae: ch6, sl st into 5th and 6th ch from hook, inc into last st (12)

Row 3 :

(sc into next st, inc) x6 (18)

Rows 4-6 :

sc (18) (3 rows)

Row 7 :

(sc into next st, dec) x6 (12)

Row 8 :

(sc into next 2sts, dec) x3 (9)

Info :

Stuffing throughout, as you work on the next section

Rows 9-26 :

sc (9) (18 rows)

Row 27 :

(sc into next st, dec) x3 (6)

Row 28 :

sc (6)

Info :

Stuff remainder of body. F/O leaving a 60cm end. Using 60cm end, and running sts, thread through front loops of last 6sts and gather tightly. Secure end with a couple of small sts. Making sure that the antennae are central to top of head, thread through body and come out 4 rows in front of the tail end.

— Body Skirt :

Info :

Place a stitch marker at centre front of body, 8 rows down from the neck.

Row 1 :

leaving a 10cm end, sl st into the base of body 1 row down from bottom of shell on the furthest side from you, the base should be facing towards you and the head should be facing left, 1st Side: ch3 and then 3dcinc into 1st in every row up to the stitch marker, 2nd Side: turn so you are working down the opposite side and 3dcinc into every row, keeping in line with the 1st st down from shell 3dcinc until you get to point of tail, 1st Side: turn and 3dcinc in every row down 1st side until you are back at the start, sl st to join at top of ch3 to finish.

Info :

F/O leaving a 10cm end. Secure both ends with a couple of small sts before weaving through frill and body. Cut flush to finish.

— Features :

Eyes :

Using black oddment, thread through head 2sts from the centre of face and 1 row down from the antennae. Do 5 small back sts 1 row in depth. Thread through to opposite side of face and repeat. Weave through head and cut flush to finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Secure the gathered opening at the tail end of the body with small stitches, ensuring the antennae are centered at the top of the head.
  • Thread the yarn end through the body and come out 4 rows in front of the tail end, being careful not to distort the body shape.
  • Pick up the completed shell and thread the yarn through the middle of the outer edge between the two central ridges of the shell.
  • Come out at the opposite side of the shell diameter, maintaining the central position on the same ridge you entered from.
  • Thread the yarn into the body at the center back of the neck, 2 rows down from the base of the head, then catch a single stitch and pull tight to create the characteristic snail body curve.
  • Attach the shell to the body along the back loop only ridge, working 1 row out from the center for secure attachment.
  • Create the decorative body skirt by working treble increases in rows around the base, starting from below the shell and working around to create the ruffled edge effect.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work consistently through back loops only and the third loop when creating the shell to achieve the distinctive ridge pattern effect
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track your rounds, especially during the long body section where it's easy to lose count
  • 💡Stuff parts gently but not too tightly - the fabric should not show the stuffing through the stitches when complete
  • 💡When attaching the shell to the body, pin it in place first to ensure proper positioning before sewing securely
  • 💡The optional lollipop swirl effect is created by changing colors after each row while working the shell
  • 💡Make sure antennae are centered at the top of the head before securing the shell attachment for balanced appearance

This delightful Garden Snails pattern brings the gentle charm of nature's slowest creatures into your crafting world with beautiful textured details and customizable colors. The unique back loop technique creates stunning spiral shells that look incredibly intricate yet work up surprisingly quickly. Whether you create a whole garden family or one special snail friend, these adorable creatures make perfect gifts for nature lovers or charming decorative accents for any space. Happy crocheting and enjoy watching your little snail friends come to life! 🐌✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for chunky weight yarn with a 4.5mm hook, you can adapt it to other yarn weights by adjusting your hook size accordingly. Just note that using a different weight will change the final size of your snail, and you may need to adjust stuffing amounts.

How do I create the lollipop swirl effect on the shell?

To create the swirl effect, simply change colors after every row while working the shell. Swap colors up behind your work without slip stitch joins, and make sure not to change color mid-stitch to maintain clean color transitions.

What does it mean to work through the BLO and third loop?

This technique creates the distinctive ridge pattern on the shell. Instead of working through the usual two loops at the top of a stitch, you work through the back loop and also pick up the third loop at the back of the previous row, creating a firmer, textured stitch.

How do I prevent the shell from looking distorted when attaching it?

Pin the shell in place before sewing to ensure proper positioning. Thread through the center ridges of the shell and attach at the center back of the neck, pulling tight to create the natural snail curve. Make sure the antennae remain centered throughout the process.

Can I make the snail without the decorative body skirt?

Yes, the body skirt is a decorative element that adds dimension and charm, but your snail will still look adorable without it. You can skip this section if you prefer a simpler, more streamlined snail design.