Easy Snail Amigurumi Crochet Pattern for Beginners (Step-by-Step Guide)
A cute step-by-step crochet amigurumi pattern to make a soft plush snail using simple stitches, perfect for beginners and small handmade gifts.
It includes detailed step-by-step instructions for all parts of the snail, including the shell, body, head, eyes, antennae, and assembly. The pattern uses soft plush yarn and simple stitches, making it easy to follow and perfect for creating adorable handmade toys or gifts. You can also customize eye sizes and colors to create different versions of the snail.
Materials
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby
- Brown (80337)
- Cream (80333)
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Fiberfill (stuffing)
- Small amount of black thread (for mouth)
- 8 mm plastic safety eyes
 Finished size: 12 cm
 Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase
- DEC – Decrease
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- BLO – Back Loop Only
Shell – Crochet Pattern
Brown Yarn
Row 1:
6 SC in MR (6)
 2:
INC in each stitch around (12)
 3:
INC in each stitch around (24)
 4:
(1 SC, INC) × 12 = 36 SC
 5:
36 SC
6:
36 SC in BLO (Back Loop Only)
Second Piece
Make a second shell piece following the same instructions above.
Assembly
- Using cream yarn, embroider details with the slip stitch method as desired
- Place both pieces together with the wrong sides facing inward
- Join them by working through one loop from each BLO edge using a slip stitch
- OR sew them together with a needle and thread
 Stuffing
- Add fiberfill stuffing before fully closing the shell
- Finish sealing securely
Eyes – Make 2
Yarn
Use YarnArt Sport white yarn
Instructions
 1:
6 SC in MR (6)
 2:
INC in each stitch around (12)
 3:
12 SC
 4:
12 SC
 5:
DEC around (6)
Assembly
- Attach safety eyes
- Close the remaining 6 stitches using a needle
- Sew both eyes together side by side on Row 2
Head & Body – Crochet Pattern
Yarn
Use Cream yarn
Instructions
1:
6 SC in MR (6)
 2:
INC in each stitch around (12)
 3:
(1 SC, INC) × 6 = 18 SC
 4:
18 SC
 5:
(1 SC, DEC) × 6 = 12 SC
 6:
8 SC, DEC, DEC = 10 SC
Rows 7–16:
10 SC each row
Row 17:
8 SC, DEC = 9 SC
Rows 18–22:
9 SC each row
Row 23:
7 SC, DEC = 8 SC
Rows 24–25:
8 SC each row
Row 26:
(DEC, SC) × 4 = 4 SC
Row 27:
Join the remaining 4 stitches together
Eyes Placement
Attach eyes on Row 4, Leave 6 SC between both eyes
Antennae – Make 2
Yarn
Use Cream yarn
Instructions
- Make a chain of 7 (CH 7)
- Make 1 single crochet (SC) in the 4th chain from the hook
- Work slip stitches (SL ST) back down the chain to the starting point
 Assembly
- Sew antennae onto Row 2
- Leave 5 SC space between both antennae
 Facial Details
- Using black thread, embroider a smiling mouth on Row 5
Conclusion
Your adorable crochet snail is now complete!
Once all parts are assembled, shape it gently and adjust the stuffing for a smooth finish. You can personalize your snail by changing colors, eye sizes, or adding small details like blush or patterns. Enjoy your handmade creation or gift it to someone special. Each piece is unique and full of handmade charm.
