Easy Amigurumi Snake Crochet Free Pattern: Chunky Plush Yarn Quick Market Make
Engaging Introduction
Looking for a crochet project that is cute, beginner-friendly, and completely free from the frustration of sewing tiny pieces together? This Amigurumi Snake Crochet Free Pattern is designed for exactly that. Inspired by the sweet, chubby snake in the photo, this seamless plush features a rounded head, oversized bobble eyes, a long squishy body, and a gently curling tail. The entire snake is crocheted as one continuous piece, making it an excellent quick market make for craft fairs, handmade shops, and last-minute gifts. There are no separate legs, arms, ears, or eyes to attach. The eyes and nose are worked directly into the crochet using bobble stitches. That makes this pattern especially appealing to beginners who love amigurumi but dislike finishing. Chunky chenille yarn also makes the snake grow quickly while creating a wonderfully soft, huggable texture. Add a little embroidered smile or a decorative flower hat for an adorable photo-ready finish.
Materials & Tools Needed
For the soft, chunky look shown in the inspiration photo, choose a plush chenille yarn with excellent stitch definition.
Yarn
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Main color: Mauve, dusty pink, lavender, or soft rose chunky plush yarn
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Premier Parfait Chunky
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Premier Parfait XL
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Hobbii Honey Bunny
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Similar bulky/chenille yarn
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Belly color: Cream, ivory, or soft white chunky plush yarn
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Eye color: Black yarn
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Nose color: Black yarn
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Optional hat colors: Pink, cream, white, and olive green
Crochet Tools
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5.0 mm or 6.0 mm crochet hook, depending on your yarn and tension
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Stitch marker
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Small amount of polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle for optional embroidery only
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Scissors
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Measuring tape
Optional Supplies
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12 mm safety eyes may be used for an alternate version, but they are not used in the seamless version of this pattern. The main pattern creates the eyes directly with bobble stitches.
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Black embroidery thread for the optional smile
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A small amount of pink yarn for decorative cheeks
Finished size: approximately 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) long when made with chunky plush yarn. Size will vary with yarn weight, hook size, and tension.
Crochet Abbreviations
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
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| MR | Magic Ring |
| Ch | Chain |
| Sc | Single Crochet |
| Inc | Increase - 2 sc in the same stitch |
| Dec | Decrease - sc2tog |
| Bo | Bobble Stitch - 4-dc bobble unless otherwise specified |
| Sl st | Slip Stitch |
| St(s) | Stitch / Stitches |
Special Stitch Instructions
4-DC Bobble Stitch - Bo
The eyes are created with 4-dc bobbles worked directly into the body. This eliminates the need to attach separate eyes.
To make a 4-dc bobble:
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Yarn over.
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Insert your hook into the indicated stitch.
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Yarn over and pull up a loop.
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Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
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Do not finish the double crochet.
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Repeat Steps 1-4 three more times in the same stitch.
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You will have several unfinished double crochets on your hook.
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Yarn over and pull through all remaining loops.
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Push the completed bobble gently toward the outside of the fabric.
Important: A bobble occupies one stitch, so it does not change the stitch count for the round.
3-DC Nose Bobble
The nose uses a smaller 3-dc bobble.
Work three unfinished double crochets into the indicated stitch, then yarn over and pull through all remaining loops.
Important Pattern Notes
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Work the snake in continuous spirals unless a round specifically says otherwise.
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Do not join rounds with a sl st unless instructed.
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Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
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Because plush yarn can hide individual stitches, count carefully after every round.
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Keep your tension slightly relaxed. Very tight stitches can make chenille yarn difficult to work.
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When changing colors, make the color change during the final yarn over of the previous stitch.
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The color sections create a soft cream belly stripe while the mauve color forms the back and sides.
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Stuff the snake gradually. Do not wait until the final rounds.
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The body should be firm enough to hold its shape but still soft and squishy.
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Because this is a snake, there are no legs. The reference design has a long serpentine body rather than limbs. The eyes and nose are integrated directly into the crochet, so the finished plush remains completely no-sew.
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The finished body naturally bends into a cute curled pose when lightly shaped by hand.
The Complete Step-by-Step Amigurumi Snake Pattern
Part 1: Chubby Head and Face
For the first five rounds, use Cream to create the rounded muzzle.
Rnd 1:
With Cream, make a MR and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed. (6 sts)
Rnd 2:
Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3:
(Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18 sts)
Rnd 4:
(Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5:
(Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around. (30 sts)
Rnd 6:
(Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) around. (36 sts)
From this point forward, the head uses a two-color arrangement:
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Sts 1-9: Mauve
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Sts 10-27: Cream
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Sts 28-36: Mauve
This creates a broad cream facial/belly section with mauve sides and top.
Rnd 7:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-9; change to Cream and sc in sts 10-27; change back to Mauve and sc in sts 28–36. (36 sts)
Rnd 8 - Integrate the Eyes:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-7, work a 4-dc bobble in st 8, sc in st 9; change to Cream and sc in sts 10-27; change to Mauve, sc in st 28, work a 4-dc bobble in st 29, then sc in sts 30-36. (36 sts)
The two black bobbles are now permanently crocheted into the head as the eyes.
Rnd 9:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-9; change to Cream and sc in sts 10-27; change to Mauve and sc in sts 28–36. (36 sts)
Rnd 10:
Repeat Rnd 9. (36 sts)
Rnd 11:
Repeat Rnd 9. (36 sts)
Rnd 12 - Integrate the Nose:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-9; change to Cream and sc in sts 10-17, work a 3-dc black bobble in st 18, then sc in sts 19-27; change to Mauve and sc in sts 28-36. (36 sts)
The small black bobble is the nose.
Rnd 13:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-9; change to Cream and sc in sts 10-27; change to Mauve and sc in sts 28-36. (36 sts)
Rnd 14:
Repeat Rnd 13. (36 sts)
Rnd 15:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-9; change to Cream and sc in sts 10-27; change to Mauve and sc in sts 28-36. (36 sts)
Rnd 16:
(Sc in next 4 sts, dec) around. (30 sts)
Rnd 17:
With the colors following the established belly stripe, sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
Rnd 18:
(Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around. (24 sts)
The head is now complete and the narrower neck begins.
Part 2: Long Snake Neck and Body
From this point forward, the body has 24 stitches per round.
For the belly stripe, use this arrangement:
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Sts 1-6: Mauve
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Sts 7-18: Cream
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Sts 19-24: Mauve
This produces a 12-stitch cream belly section running continuously down the front of the snake.
Rnd 19:
With Mauve, sc in sts 1-6; change to Cream and sc in sts 7-18; change to Mauve and sc in sts 19-24. (24 sts)
Rnd 20:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 21:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 22:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 23:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 24:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 25:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 26:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 27:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 28:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 29:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 30:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 31:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 32:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 33:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 34:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 35:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 36:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 37:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 38:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 39:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 40:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 41:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 42:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 43:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 44:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 45:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 46:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 47:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 48:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 49:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
Rnd 50:
Repeat Rnd 19. (24 sts)
At this stage, begin shaping the long curled tail.
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