Kroshka: Crochet No-Sew Snake in a Bow Plushie Toy for Gifting
Learn how to crochet a kawaii baby snake plushie wearing a crochet bow with this FREE pattern and a tutorial as well. This crochet snake is perfect for gifting at holidays like NEW year, Halloween and the Christmas. This is a no-sew crochet snake plush with REALLY cute face that is bigger and so kawaiier than the usual snake patterns. Kids will love to play with this snake toy as the “fidget toy;” you can own it as a stress-toy.
Crochet No-Sew Snake in a Bow Plushie
You will especially love the eye-white embroidery of the eyes and the choice of the bigger-than-usual eyes for the head of the snake plushie. You can also crochet the body as longer as you wish but the one you are seeing is definitely the best! So, continue reading for the full crochet snake plush pattern.
About the designer: The designer behind this crochet snake plushie for holidays is @kroshka_fox_kz – she crochets unique crochet plushies as well as the amigurumi. I like how she chose the big glitter eyes for that make each plushie look really special!
How to Crochet Snake with a Bow Plushie
This fun and friendly plush snake is incredibly quick to make and is a fantastic addition to any amigurumi collection! With its vibrant colour, distinct curled body shaping, and cute little bow. It works as a shelf decoration, a desk buddy. It requires very little sewing.
Materials Needed
Plush Yarn (Chunky/Bulky): Main colour (Green, Yellow, Blue, etc.) for the snake.
Plush Yarn (Chunky/Bulky): Contrasting colour (e.g., Red) for the bow.
Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm.
Safety Eyes: 12 mm.
Stuffing: Fiberfill / Hollowfiber.
Tools: Stitch markers, scissors, long needle for closing and hiding yarn tails, and optionally a lighter to flatten the back of the safety eye posts if they are too long.
Abbreviations (UK Terms)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet (equivalent to US single crochet)
htr – half treble crochet (equivalent to US half double crochet)
inc – increase (2 dc in one stitch)
htr-inc – half treble increase (2 htr in one stitch)
dec – decrease (dc 2 together)
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Snake Body Pattern
Note: Stuff the snake firmly with fiberfill as you progress through the pattern. A tool like tweezers can help push stuffing into the narrower parts of the tail.
Rnd 1: Ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work an inc, 3 dc, 4 dc in the last chain. Working down the opposite side of the chain, work 3 dc, inc. (14)
Rnd 2: 14 dc (14)
Rnd 3: 14 dc (14)
Rnd 4: 1 dc, 1 htr, 4 htr-inc, 1 htr, 7 dc (18)
Rnd 5: 2 dc, 1 htr, 6 htr-inc, 1 htr, 8 dc (24)
Rnd 6: 24 dc (24)
Rnd 7: 24 dc (24)
Rnd 8: 24 dc (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 4 and 5. Leave an empty space of exactly 2 increases (from Rnd 5) between the eyes. Secure with backings. You may gently melt the plastic post with a lighter to flatten it if needed inside the head.
Rnd 9: (1 dc, dec) 6 times, 6 dc (18)
Rnd 10: 6 dec, 6 dc (12)
Rnd 11: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 2 dc (12)
Rnd 12: 12 dc (12)
Rnd 13: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 3 dc (12)
Rnd 14: 12 dc (12)
Rnds 15-20: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 3 dc (12) [Repeat this sequence for 6 rounds. You will notice the body starting to curve naturally.]
Rnd 21: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc (Move your stitch marker to the new position here). (12)
Rnds 22-24: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 3 dc (12) [3 rounds]
Rnd 25: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 1 dc. Leave the remaining 2 sts unworked and move the stitch marker to the new position here. (12)
Rnds 26-28: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 3 dc (12) [3 rounds]
Rnd 29: 2 dec, 3 dc, 2 inc, 1 dc. Leave the remaining 2 sts unworked and move the stitch marker to the new position here. (12)
Rnds 30-33: 12 dc (12) [4 rounds]
Rnd 34: 10 dc, dec (11)
Rnd 35: 9 dc, dec (10)
Rnd 36: 8 dc, dec (9)
Rnd 37: 7 dc, dec (8)
Rnd 38: 6 dc, dec (7)
Rnd 39: 5 dc, dec (6)
Rnd 40: 4 dc, dec (5)
Sl st into the next stitch. Fasten off and leave a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the hole perfectly, and hide the yarn end inside the tail.
Bow Pattern
Step 1: Ch 4.
Step 2: In the 1st chain made, work 2 treble crochets (US double crochets).
Step 3: Ch 3, sl st into the same 1st chain. (This completes the first half of the bow).
Step 4: Ch 3, work 2 treble crochets (US double crochets) into the same center stitch.
Step 5: Ch 3, sl st into the center stitch.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Wrap the long tail securely around the center of the bow several times to pinch it together. Tie a tight knot at the back. Thread the tails onto a needle and tie/sew the bow securely to the top of the snake’s head, hiding all ends inside the snake’s stuffing.
Video Tutorial to Learn Crocheting the Snake Plush Even Better
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