Free pattern · Christmas · 2026-10-29

Snail Crochet Pattern Free: Little Christmas Amigurumi

Quick answer: A small cream snail sitting upright, with a short tapered tail behind it, a round brown shell on its back with a cream spiral stitched on it, tiny black embroidered eyes and a small red bow at the neck, with a hanging loop at the top. About 11 cm finished, Worsted weight yarn, a 3.5-4.0 mm hook, beginner level, about 1-2 hours. Free with a Craftuary account.

A small cream snail sitting upright, with a short tapered tail behind it, a round brown shell on its back with a cream spiral stitched on it, tiny black embroidered eyes and a small red bow at the neck, with a hanging loop at the top. This is a quick, beginner-friendly Christmas crochet pattern: 4 pieces worked in spiral rounds of single crochet, about 11 cm when it's finished. It's free with a Craftuary account.

Finished size	about 11 cm
Yarn	Worsted weight
Hook	3.5-4.0 mm
Level	Beginner
Time	about 1-2 hours
Rounds	35, each with its stitch count
Preis	Kostenlos

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What you need

Worsted weight (CYC 4). A (cream) about 20 yd (18 m), B (brown) about 15 yd (14 m), D (red) about 5 yd (5 m); C (black) small amount
Hook: 3.5-4.0 mm
Stuffing, a stitch marker and a yarn needle

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Worsted weight yarn 3.5 mm crochet hook Fiberfill stuffing Stitch markers Yarn needles Worsted yarn at LoveCrafts

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What you'll make

4 pieces (Body, Tail, Shell, Bow), 35 rounds in all, every round with its stitch count written at the end so you can check as you go.

Little Christmas Snail crochet amigurumi close up

Tips

Work in continuous spiral rounds and move your stitch marker up every round.
Count your stitches at the end of each round; the number in brackets is what you should have.
Use a hook a size smaller than your yarn label suggests, so the stuffing doesn't show.
These make lovely gift toppers and tree ornaments; add a hanging loop before you sew the last piece.

The free pattern

US crochet terms. The number at the end of each round is how many stitches you should have.

Size: about 11 cm (4.3 in) tall in worsted yarn (approximate; it depends on your tension)

Yarn: Worsted weight (CYC 4). A (cream) about 20 yd (18 m), B (brown) about 15 yd (14 m), D (red) about 5 yd (5 m); C (black) small amount

Hook: 3.5-4.0 mm (smaller than the yarn label, for a tight fabric with no stuffing showing)

Notions: a little yarn for the embroidered details, fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker, yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS (US terms): MR magic ring, sc single crochet, inc 2 sc in one stitch, dec single crochet 2 together (invisible decrease recommended), st(s) stitch(es), sl st slip stitch, FO fasten off, Rnd(s) round(s)

Notes: Worked in continuous spiral rounds; move your stitch marker up each round. The number in brackets is the stitch count at the end of the round.

PROPORTIONS: The tail is big on purpose. Stuff it lightly so it stays soft.

Body (make 1, colour A), about 4.5 cm (1.8 in) across at its widest

Rnd 1 6 sc in MR 6
Rnd 2 inc in each st around 12
Rnd 3 (sc, inc) x 6 18
Rnd 4 (sc 2, inc) x 6 24
Rnds 5-10 sc in each st around 24
Rnd 11 (sc 2, dec) x 6 18

Stuff firmly, and keep stuffing as you close.

Rnd 12 (sc, dec) x 6 12
Rnd 13 dec in each st around 6

FO, weave the tail through the front loops of the last 6 stitches and pull closed.

Tail (make 1, colour A), about 2.2 cm (0.9 in) across at its widest

Rnd 1 4 sc in MR 4
Rnd 2 sc in each st around 4
Rnd 3 inc in each st around 8
Rnd 4 sc in each st around 8
Rnd 5 (sc, inc) x 4 12
Rnds 6-9 sc in each st around 12

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly if you like.

Shell (make 1, colour B), about 5.6 cm (2.2 in) across at its widest

Rnd 1 6 sc in MR 6
Rnd 2 inc in each st around 12
Rnd 3 (sc, inc) x 6 18
Rnd 4 (sc 2, inc) x 6 24
Rnd 5 sc, inc, (sc 3, inc) x 5, sc 2 30
Rnds 6-7 sc in each st around 30
Rnd 8 (sc 3, dec) x 6 24
Rnd 9 sc, dec, (sc 2, dec) x 5, sc 18

Stuff firmly, and keep stuffing as you close.

Rnd 10 (sc, dec) x 6 12
Rnd 11 dec in each st around 6

FO, weave the tail through the front loops of the last 6 stitches and pull closed.

Bow (make 1, colour D), about 2.2 cm (0.9 in) across at its widest

Rnd 1 6 sc in MR 6
Rnd 2 inc in each st around 12

Sl st in the next st to finish. FO, leaving a long tail.

Assembly

The magic ring end of the Body is the top of the snail's head. Stuff the Tail lightly.
Sew the tail to the body between Rnds 12 and 13. On the back at the bottom, its open end flat against the Body and its point running straight back along the table.
Sew the shell to the body between Rnds 7 and 11. On the back, resting on the Tail, so the Shell's magic ring faces sideways.
Embroider the spiral in chain stitch on the shell around Rnds 1-5 with colour A. On the outer side, starting at the magic ring and circling outwards about two and a half turns.
Embroider the tiny eyes on the body at Rnd 4 with colour C. On the front, about 4 stitches apart.
Sew the bow to the body at Rnd 7. Centred on the front below the eyes, pinched in the middle.
Thread a length of colour A through the top of the head and tie it into a hanging loop.
Weave in all ends.

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All 552 stitches, 4 pieces, and how they join
Finished size shown: about 6.6 cm

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Is the Little Christmas Snail crochet pattern free?

Yes. The Little Christmas Snail pattern is free with a Craftuary account, as a US Letter and an A4 PDF.

What yarn and hook do I need for the Little Christmas Snail?

Worsted weight yarn and a 3.5-4.0 mm hook, plus stuffing, a stitch marker and a yarn needle.

How big is the crochet little christmas snail?

About 11 cm, depending on your yarn and tension.

Is the Little Christmas Snail pattern good for beginners?

Yes. It uses single crochet, increases and decreases in spiral rounds, and every round ends with its stitch count so you can check as you go. Most makers finish it in about 1-2 hours.

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The whole pattern is above, free to read. The printable PDF (US Letter and A4) is free with a Craftuary account. Premium members also get the 3D build video and a step-by-step picture guide.

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The pictures are previews; your finished piece will vary with your yarn and tension.

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