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Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful stacking snail toy composed of stackable rings, a spiral roof and a sweet snail body. You will crochet several rings in different sizes and colors, assemble them into a tower and attach the snail head, eyes and roof. Techniques used include amigurumi rounds, back-loop work, simple shaping and finishing.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a play toy or nursery decor, the pattern includes detailed rounds for each piece and clear assembly guidance. Use the recommended cotton yarn for a soft, sturdy result and customize colors to make it your own.

Why You'll Love This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends playful design with clear, step-by-step instructions that make a slightly complex project approachable. I enjoy how the stackable rings encourage creativity and play, and the layered colors are so satisfying to make. The spiral roof and coiled tail are some of my favorite shaping techniques — they look intricate but are rewarding to crochet. Making this pattern always brings a smile when I see the finished stack come together.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this snail set by switching colors for each ring; I often make pastel palettes for nurseries or bright contrasting hues for playful sets.

If you want a larger or smaller toy, change the yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn and a larger hook make a roomy chunky toy while a finer yarn makes a delicate mini version.

I sometimes add embroidered faces or felt accents to the door and windows for extra character; these small touches can really personalize the toy.

Try using variegated yarn for one of the rings to get a lovely gradient effect without changing colors frequently.

I often replace fiberfill with eco-friendly stuffing or add a small rattle inside the largest ring to make it a sensory toy for babies.

If you like posable features, consider adding thin wire inside the stalks before closing to allow gentle posing.

Mix and match yarn textures—use cotton for the rings and a soft acrylic for the body—to get a combination of structure and cuddly feel.

I recommend trying embroidered or crocheted appliques on one ring to make themed sets like ocean, garden or rainbow stacks.

For gifting, I create sets of three with coordinating gift wrap and a small handmade tag; it makes a charming present for baby showers.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with stitch tension and hook sizes on a swatch to get the exact firmness and size you want before starting the full pieces.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in continuous rounds causes confusion on round starts; use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round and move it as you go. ✗ Forgetting to stuff rings and parts evenly results in lumpy pieces; add stuffing gradually while you crochet and shape the piece by distributing fiberfill consistently. ✗ Changing colors without securing your yarn leads to loose joins and tails; weave in or secure color changes neatly and leave long tails for sewing when instructed. ✗ Not sewing parts together in the recommended loops will misalign features; sew the base parts together in the back loops of the specified rounds for correct shape and attachment.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming snail stacking toy with this complete crochet pattern. You will build colorful stackable rings, a whimsical roof, a friendly snail head and coiled shell using simple amigurumi techniques. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials, and assembly notes so you can recreate this playful toy step by step.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gray - Alize Cotton Gold 21 (main body and details, quantity as needed)
  • 02
    Green - Alize Cotton Gold 10 (shell/roof)
  • 03
    Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 522 (ring accents)
  • 04
    Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 149 (middle ring)
  • 05
    Blue - Alize Cotton Gold 279 (ring accents)
  • 06
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55 (eye whites and details)
  • 07
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60 (eye center and door)
  • 08
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83 (window centers and accents)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Terms Used :

Info :

MR - magic ring. Ch - chain. sl st - slip stitch. sc - single crochet. inc - increase (2 sc in 1 st). dec - decrease. hdc - half double crochet. dc inc - 2 double crochet in 1 sc. BLO - back loop only. FLO - front loop only.

— Materials :

Info :

Yarn: Gray - Alize Cotton Gold 21. Green - Alize Cotton Gold 10. Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 522. Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 149. Blue - Alize Cotton Gold 279. White - Alize Cotton Gold 55. Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60. Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83. Hook: 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use). Fiberfill for stuffing, scissors, tapestry needle for sewing.

— Base (make 2 parts) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

FLO (4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 11 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 13 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 14 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 15 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 16-17 :

90 sc (90) cut the yarn, hide a tail.

Info :

Sew two parts of the base together in back loops of rounds 6 and 11. Fill with stuffing as you go. After that start to crochet tail, connecting both parts.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

10 sc(one part) + 10 sc (second part)(20) continue to work in rounds

Round 2 :

20 sc (20)

Round 3 :

(dec; 8 sc)*2 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc (18)

Round 5 :

(dec; 7 sc)*2 (16)

Round 6 :

16 sc (16)

Round 7 :

(dec; 6 sc)*2 (14)

Round 8 :

14 sc (14)

Round 9 :

(dec; 5 sc)*2 (12)

Round 10 :

12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

(2 sc; dec)*3 (9)

Round 12 :

9 sc (9)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; dec)*3 (6)-fasten off.

Infos :

Connect 2 parts with 35 sc, turn and make (dc inc)*25 (70). Make it the same way starting from both sides of the tail and filling with stuffing as you go.

Info :

In the end there will be a hole with 20 sc, here we'll start to make a neck and then head of a snail.

— Neck & Head :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

10 sc(one part) + 10 sc (second part)(20) continue to work in rounds

Round 2-5 :

20 inc (20)

Round 6 :

3 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec; 1 sc (20)

Round 7 :

15 sc; 4 hdc; 1 sc (20)

Round 8 :

4 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec (20)

Round 9 :

16 sc; 4 hdc (20)

Round 10 :

6 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec (22*)

Round 11 :

16 sc; 4 hdc (20)

Round 12 :

6 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec (22*)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; inc)*10 (30)

Round 14 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 15-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 23 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 24 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 25 :

(1 sc; dec)*6(12)

Round 26 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, sew the hole, hide a tail.

Info :

(*)- + decreases from the beginning of the other round

— Pole :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the pole with the part of the base (in round 11) like in the pictures.

— Eyes Part 1 (make 2) :

Info :

Start with black yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sl st (18) - change to yellow color

Round 5 :

BLO (2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 6 :

24 sl st (24) change to white color

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 8-10 :

30 sc (30) fasten off.

— Eyes Part 2 (make 2) :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc (30)

Round 7 :

connect with R10 30sc (30)

Round 8-9 :

30 sc (30) fasten off.

— Eyes Part 3 (make 2) :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

13 ch, 1slst to form a circle

Round 2 :

12 sc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (8)

Round 4-12 :

8 sc (8)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (12)

Round 14 :

12 sc (12) cut the yarn leave long tail for sewing. Sew as in the pictures.

— Large Ring :

Info :

Start with light green yarn

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9 :

102 sc (102) change to pink color

Round 10 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 11 :

102 sc (102) change to pink color

Round 12 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 13 :

102 sc (102) change to pink color

Round 14 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Middle Ring :

Info :

Start with pink yarn

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84) change to blue

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to pink

Round 9 :

90 sc (90) change to blue

Round 10 :

90 sc (90) change to pink

Round 11 :

90 sc (90) change to blue

Round 12 :

90 sc (90) change to pink

Round 13 :

90 sc (90) change to blue

Round 14 :

90 sc (90) change to pink

Round 15 :

90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 19 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 20 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

— Small Ring :

Info :

Start with blue yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 9 :

78 sc (78) change to light green

Round 10 :

78 sc (78) change to blue

Round 11 :

78 sc (78) change to light green

Round 12 :

78 sc (78) change to blue

Round 13 :

78 sc (78) change to light green

Round 14 :

78 sc (78) change to blue

Round 15 :

78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Windows (make 3) :

Info :

Start with yellow color

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc (24) change to blue/pink/green color

Round 6 :

FLO 24 sc (24)

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

Sew the windows to the middle ring, small ring and a roof.

— Door :

Info :

Start with black color

Round 1 :

7 ch, turn (6)

Round 2 :

5 sc; 3 sc in 1; 5 sc; turn (13)

Round 3 :

1 ch; 5 sc; 3 inc; 5 sc; turn (16)

Round 4 :

1 ch; 5 sc; (1 sc; inc)*3; 5 sc; turn (13) change to light green color

Round 5 :

1 ch; BLO 16 sc; turn (16)

Round 6 :

1 ch; BLO 16 sc (16) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

Sew the doors to the large ring.

— Roof :

Info :

Start with green yarn

Row 1 :

6 ch; turn (6)

Row 2 :

5 sc; turn (5)

Row 3 :

BLO 1 ch; 2 sc; inc; 2 sc; turn (6)

Row 4 :

BLO 1 ch; 6 sc; turn (6)

Row 5 :

BLO 1 ch; 3 sc; inc; 2 sc; turn (7)

Row 6 :

BLO 1 ch; 7 sc; turn (7)

Row 7 :

BLO 1 ch; 3 sc; inc; 3 sc; turn (8)

Row 8 :

BLO 1 ch; 8 sc; turn (8)

Row 9 :

BLO 1 ch; 4 sc; inc; 3 sc; turn (9)

Row 10 :

BLO 1 ch; 9 sc; turn (9)

Row 11 :

BLO 1 ch; 4 sc; inc; 4 sc; turn (10)

Row 12 :

BLO 1 ch; 10 sc; turn (10)

Row 13 :

BLO 1 ch; 5 sc; inc; 4 sc; turn (11)

Row 14 :

BLO 1 ch; 11 sc; turn (11)

Row 15 :

BLO 1 ch; 5 sc; inc; 5 sc; turn (12)

Row 16 :

BLO 1 ch; 12 sc; turn (12)

Row 17 :

BLO 1 ch; 6 sc; inc; 5 sc; turn (13)

Row 18 :

BLO 1 ch; 13 sc; turn (13)

Row 19 :

BLO 1 ch; 6 sc; inc; 6 sc; turn (14)

Row 20 :

BLO 1 ch; 14 sc; turn (14)

Row 21 :

BLO 1 ch; 7 sc; inc; 6 sc; turn (15)

Row 22 :

BLO 1 ch; 15 sc; turn (15)

Row 23 :

BLO 1 ch; 7 sc; inc; 7 sc; turn (16)

Row 24 :

BLO 1 ch; 16 sc; turn (16)

Row 25 :

BLO 1 ch; 8 sc; inc; 7 sc; turn (17)

Row 26 :

BLO 1 ch; 17 sc; turn (17)

Row 27 :

BLO 1 ch; 8 sc; inc; 8 sc; turn (18)

Row 28 :

BLO 1 ch; 18 sc; turn (18)

Row 29 :

BLO 1 ch; 9 sc; inc; 8 sc; turn (19)

Row 30 :

BLO 1 ch; 19 sc; turn (19)

Row 31 :

BLO 1 ch; 9 sc; inc; 9 sc; turn (20)

Row 32 :

BLO 1 ch; 20 sc; turn (20)

Row 33 :

BLO 1 ch; 10 sc; inc; 9 sc; turn (21)

Row 34 :

BLO 1 ch; 21 sc; turn (21)

Row 35 :

BLO 1 ch; 10 sc; inc; 10 sc; turn (22)

Row 36 :

BLO 1 ch; 22 sc; turn (22)

Row 37 :

BLO 1 ch; 11 sc; inc; 10 sc; turn (23)

Row 38 :

BLO 1 ch; 23 sc; turn (23)

Row 39 :

BLO 1 ch; 11 sc; inc; 11 sc; turn (24)

Row 40 :

BLO 1 ch; 24 sc; turn (24)

Row 41 :

BLO 1 ch; (3 sc; inc)*6; turn (30)

Row 42 :

BLO 1 ch; 30 sc; turn (30)

Row 43 :

BLO 1 ch; (4 sc; inc)*6; turn (36)

Row 44 :

BLO 1 ch; 36 sc; turn (36)

Row 45 :

BLO 1 ch; (5 sc; inc)*6; turn (42)

Row 46 :

BLO 1 ch; 42 sc; turn (42)

Row 47 :

BLO 1 ch; (6 sc; inc)*6; turn (48)

Row 48 :

BLO 1 ch; 48 sc; turn (48)

Row 49 :

BLO 1 ch; (7 sc; inc)*6; turn (54)

Row 50 :

BLO 1 ch; 54 sc; turn (54)

Row 51 :

BLO 1 ch; (8 sc; inc)*6; turn (60)

Row 52 :

BLO 1 ch; 60 sc; turn (60)

Row 53 :

BLO 1 ch; (9 sc; inc)*6; turn (66)

Row 54 :

BLO 1 ch; 66 sc; turn (66)

Row 55 :

BLO 1 ch; (10 sc; inc)*6; turn (72)

Row 56 :

BLO 1 ch; 72 sc; turn (72)

Row 57 :

BLO 1 ch; (11 sc; inc)*6; turn (78)

Row 58 :

BLO 1 ch; 78 sc; turn (78)

Row 59 :

BLO 1 ch; (12 sc; inc)*6; turn (84)

Row 60 :

BLO 1 ch; 84 sc; turn (84)

Row 61 :

BLO 1 ch; (13 sc; inc)*6; turn (90)

Row 62 :

BLO 1 ch; 90 sc; turn (90) change to light green color and from now on continue to work in rounds

Round 63 :

BLO 1 ch; (13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 64 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 65 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 66 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 67 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 68 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 69 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 70 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 71 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 72 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Round 73-75 :

36 sc (36)

Round 76 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 77-78 :

30 sc (30)

Round 79 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 80-81 :

24 sc (24)

Round 82 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 83 :

18 sc (18)

Round 84 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 85 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, finish, hide a tail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew two parts of the base together in the back loops of rounds 6 and 11, filling with stuffing as you go and connecting both parts before starting the tail.
  • Connect the tail parts with 35 sc, then continue shaping as instructed and sew the tail into the base opening so the neck can be joined to the 20-sc hole.
  • Sew the pole to the base at the back of the base using the long tail left from round 46 and align with round 11 on the base as pictured.
  • Attach the large, middle and small rings together by sewing round edges (sew round 22 with round 1 on rings) and fill each ring with stuffing before closing.
  • Sew the windows to the middle ring, small ring and the roof pieces in the positions shown, and sew the doors to the large ring using the long tails left for sewing.
  • Sew eyes, eye stalk assemblies and roof onto the assembled rings and body, using the photos as placement guides and sewing securely with a tapestry needle.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of round starts and increases.
  • 💡Stuff rings and parts gradually while assembling to avoid lumps and ensure even shaping across rounds.
  • 💡Sew and pin parts in place before permanently stitching to check placement and symmetry with the photos.

This snail stacking toy pattern brings playful color and tactile fun to your crochet projects. The stackable rings and adorable snail details make a wonderful handmade gift or nursery toy. Enjoy customizing colors and creating a unique set that will be treasured for playtime and decor. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished snail stacking toy size depends on yarn and hook but with the recommended cotton yarn and 3 mm hook the assembled stack is approximately a medium-sized soft toy suitable for small children.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final dimensions; adjust hook size accordingly and note that lighter yarn makes a smaller toy while bulkier yarn makes a chunkier, larger version.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches, working in rounds, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours total, though time varies by experience, color changes and assembly complexity.