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Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern

Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a small snake amigurumi with a detailed head, jacquard striped body, and accessories like a scarf, house crest and locket. It uses a sport-weight yarn and tiny hooks to create neat stitches and compact shaping. The guide includes step-by-step photos and specific assembly tips so you can reproduce the same charming character.

Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You'll learn color-changing (jacquard) for the striped breast, how to secure a wire ring for poseability, and how to embroider facial features for personality. Perfect for gifting or displaying as a magical mascot.

Why You'll Love This Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines small, precise stitches with a lot of personality — the embroidered eyes and tiny locket really bring the snake to life. I enjoy the challenge of jacquard colorwork on such a small toy; it creates a professional striped breast every time. The construction is clever: two-head details joined together make shaping very controllable and fun. Making the wire ring for posability is one of my favorite finishing touches because it lets you pose the snake in lively ways. Overall it is a satisfying mix of technique and charm that keeps me excited through every step.

Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by swapping yarn colors; try pastel shades for a softer, whimsical look or bold house colors for a striking mascot.

You can change the size by using a bulkier yarn and larger hooks for a cuddly, chunky snake, or use finer yarn and a smaller hook to create a mini keychain-sized charm.

I often add accessories like tiny hats, glasses or different shaped lockets — crocheting small props makes each snake uniquely charming.

Try embroidering different eye shapes and positions to give the snake a variety of expressions from mischievous to sleepy; experiment on a scrap before committing.

For a posable neck you can use thinner wire or craft pipe cleaners inside the body; just be careful to loop and tape the ends securely so the wire cannot escape.

Swap the locket metalized thread for beads or sequins for a sparkly look, or embroider initials for a personalized gift.

If you want a washable toy, avoid gluing on pieces and sew accents securely; choose safety eyes with washers or embroider eyes fully for baby-safe options.

I sometimes make a small set in different colorways to display as a collection — each color tells a different story and looks great grouped together.

To make assembly easier, label each part as you go and pin in place before sewing; I always take a photo of the pinned layout to refer to while stitching.

Don’t be afraid to modify the scarf length or fringe: shorter for a minimalist look or longer with fuller fringe for a cozy winter vibe.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the beginning of rounds causes lost stitch counts and misalignments; always mark the first single crochet in every round to keep track of the start. ✗ Not stuffing gradually makes shaping difficult and lumps in the toy; stuff little by little during shaping and check the silhouette frequently to ensure even filling. ✗ Cutting color threads too early during jacquard work creates loose floats on the wrong side; carry both yarns and only cut the one the pattern tells you to remove, securing floats as instructed. ✗ Forgetting to secure the wire ends makes the toy unsafe and the wire may poke out; twist the decorative wire end into a loop and wrap it with electrical tape before inserting and covering with crochet. ✗ Pulling tension inconsistently when crocheting very small hooks results in visible gaps; keep even, tight tension and use a smaller hook if stuffing shows through.

Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Snake Slythie amigurumi inspired by a magical house mascot. This pattern guides you through head shaping, a striped jacquard body, expressive embroidered eyes, and sweet accessories like a scarf, house crest and locket. You will love the step-by-step photos and clear shaping notes as you crochet this collectible toy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Snake Slythie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans 160 m/50 gr - Yarn A (Color 69) - Sport (12 wpi) - green for head and back
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans 160 m/50 gr - Yarn B (Color 49) - Sport (12 wpi) - grey for breast/contrast
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans 160 m/50 gr - Yarn C (Color 52) - Sport (12 wpi) - darker green for stripes and accessories
  • 04
    Golden metalized threads mouline - small amount for locket details
  • 05
    Silver metalized threads mouline - small amount for locket details
  • 06
    Green threads floss - embroidery for letter 'S' and details
  • 07
    Black, white and red threads mouline - for facial embroidery and tongue

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75 mm (for crocheting snake)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 1.5 mm (for crocheting tongue and locket)
  • 03
    10 mm safety eyes (2 pcs)
  • 04
    Super Glue 'Moment'
  • 05
    Pin or stitch marker
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    Synthepus (polyester stuffing) for filling
  • 07
    Yarn needle (thick needle with blunt end)
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Sewing needle
  • 10
    Round-nose pliers
  • 11
    Aluminum decorative wire, diameter 2 mm, approx 25 cm (9.8 inches)
  • 12
    Electrical tape
  • 13
    Black felt (for eye backing)
  • 14
    White beads (2 pcs for teeth)
  • 15
    Water soluble cross stitch canvas for embroidery
  • 16
    Golden and silver metalized threads
  • 17
    Pins for assembly

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— MUZZLE (Yarn A) :

Round 1 :

5 loops, turning, 4sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook), 4sc (from the back of the chain) (8l)

Round 2 :

only through back loops [sc, inc]x4 (12l)

Round 3 :

12sc, sl st in the 1st sc (12l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread. Mark with a pin the place where the muzzle connect to the head - move the pin to the 2nd loop from the beginning of the round (see photos 1).

— HEAD and BODY :

Round 1 :

Yarn A 1: 7 loops, turning, 6sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook), 6sc (from the back of the chain) (12l)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc]x6 (18l)

Round 3 :

[2sc, inc]x6 (24l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread. Mark with a pin the place where the first detail connect to the second one - move the pin to the 7th loop from the beginning of the round count anticlockwise (see photos 2). Crochet the second detail according to the same scheme, do not cut the thread.

Round 4 (incomplete) :

crochet 3sc along the second detail, crochet 6sc of the first detail together with 6sc of the second detail, then crochet 15sc along the second detail (see photo 6)

Round 5 :

crochet around [5sc, inc]x6 (42l)

Info :

Sew the holes between the details using extra thread (see photo 9).

Round 6 :

[6sc, inc]x6 (48l)

Round 7-8 :

48 sc (48l)

Info :

Connect the head with the muzzle in the next round by inserting the hook into the muzzle (inside to outside) then into the head (outside to inside) (see photos 10-14).

Round 9 (incomplete) :

crochet 25sc along the head, crochet 6sc of the head together with 6sc of the muzzle, then crochet 17sc along the head

Info :

Crochet the floating loop (extra sc) and move the pin (that marking the beginning of the round) to this loop (see photo 16).

Round 10 :

crochet 24sc on the head, crochet 6sc on the muzzle, crochet 18sc on the head (48l)

Round 11-13 :

48 sc (48l)

Round 14 :

9sc, [sc, dec]x6, [dec, sc]x6, 3sc (36l)

— EYES and FACE :

Info :

Cut two 'egg'-shape figures out of black felt. Make x-shaped incisions and insert safety eyes there. Place safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9 of the head approx 11 stitches apart but don’t fix yet. Sew black felt to face with black thread. Use white thread floss to embroider a loose stitch highlight from inner corner to top of the eye and press the eye to the embroidered line. Divide black threads floss in half and embroider eyelashes. Make nostrils with 2 French knots. Embroider mouth, sew two white beads under the mouth to make the teeth. Crochet two brow ridges with 6 loops each using extra yarn A, sew them and embroider brows with black threads mouline (divide threads in half).

— TONGUE (Red threads mouline) :

Round 1 :

Crochet tongue with 1.5 mm hook: 9 loops, turning, 8 sl st (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (8l)

Info :

Make a knot and cut the threads leaving small ends. Fix the ends with super glue. Sew the tongue to the mouth (see photos 36-39).

— HEAD FINISHING :

Info :

Start stuffing the head with synthepus and continue crocheting. Cut a piece of decorative wire approximately 25 cm (9.8 inches). Twist the end of the wire into a ring (diameter equal to the head opening) with round-nose pliers. Wrap the twisting with electrical tape and insert the wire ring into the head opening. Crochet and fix the wire on six points to the head - every 4th sc, crocheting the next round (see photos 42-45).

Round 15 :

9sc, [dec]x12, 3sc (24l)

Round 16 :

24sc (24l)

Round 17 :

9sc, [sc, dec]x2, [dec, sc]x2, 3sc (20l)

Info :

Completely fill the head and begin to crochet the body. The body uses jacquard technique carrying Yarn A and Yarn B to form a grey breast; alternate threads without cutting unless instructed.

— BODY (Jacquard: Yarn A + Yarn B + Yarn C) :

Round 18 :

only through back loops 10sc (Yarn A); 8sc (Yarn B); 2sc (Yarn A) (20l)

Round 19-23 :

10sc (Yarn A); 8sc (Yarn B); 2sc (Yarn A) (20l)

Round 24 :

7sc, inc, 2sc (Yarn A); 7sc, inc (Yarn B); 2sc (Yarn A) (22l)

Round 25-27 :

11sc (Yarn A); 9sc (Yarn B); 2sc (Yarn A) (22l)

Round 28 :

8sc, inc, 2sc (Yarn A); 8sc, inc (Yarn B); 2sc (Yarn A) (24l)

Round 29-36 :

12sc (Yarn A); 10sc (Yarn B); 2sc (Yarn A) (24l)

Round 37 :

12sc (Yarn A); 9sc, inc (Yarn B); dec (Yarn A) (24l)

Round 38-43 :

12sc (Yarn A); 11sc (Yarn B); sc (Yarn A) (24l)

Round 44-75 :

12sc (Yarn A); 12sc (Yarn B) (24l)

Round 76 :

dec, 10sc (Yarn A); dec, 10sc (Yarn B) (22l)

Round 77-78 :

11sc (Yarn A); 11sc (Yarn B) (22l)

Round 79 :

dec, 9sc (Yarn A); dec, 9sc (Yarn B) (20l)

Round 80-81 :

10sc (Yarn A); 10sc (Yarn B) (20l)

Round 82 :

dec, 8sc (Yarn A); dec, 8sc (Yarn B) (18l)

Round 83-84 :

9sc (Yarn A); 9sc (Yarn B) (18l)

Round 85 :

dec, 7sc (Yarn A); dec, 7sc (Yarn B) (16l)

Round 86-87 :

8sc (Yarn A); 8sc (Yarn B) (16l)

Round 88 :

dec, 6sc (Yarn A); dec, 6sc (Yarn B) (14l)

Round 89-90 :

7sc (Yarn A); 7sc (Yarn B) (14l)

Round 91 :

dec, 5sc (Yarn A); dec, 5sc (Yarn B) (12l)

Round 92-93 :

6sc (Yarn A); 6sc (Yarn B) (12l)

Info :

Stop stuffing the body and continue crocheting.

Round 94 :

dec, 4sc (Yarn A); dec, 4sc (Yarn B) (10l)

Round 95-96 :

5sc (Yarn A); 5sc (Yarn B) (10l)

Round 97 :

dec, 3sc (Yarn A); dec, 3sc (Yarn B) (8l)

Round 98-99 :

4sc (Yarn A); 4sc (Yarn B) (8l)

Info :

Cut off excess wire. Twist the end of the wire into a loop and wrap it with electrical tape.

Round 100 :

dec, 2sc (Yarn A); dec, 2sc (Yarn B) (6l)

Info :

Trim the thread. Pass thread through all loops using a yarn needle. Tighten and secure. Embroider the lines on the breast with black threads (see photos 64-66).

Info :

Congratulations, you created the snake body and finished assembly of the basic toy. Embrace and position as desired (see photos 67-69).

— BONUS: LOCKET :

Detail 1 - Round 1 :

3 loops, turning, 2sc (2l)

Detail 1 - Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, [inc]x2 (4l)

Detail 1 - Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 2sc, inc (6l)

Detail 1 - Round 4-6 :

1 loop, turning, 6sc (6l)

Detail 1 - Round 7 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 2sc, dec (4l)

Detail 1 - Round 8 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]x2 (2l)

Detail 1 - Round 9 :

1 loop, turning, 2sc (2l)

Info :

Cut and fix the thread. Embroider the letter 'S' using green thread floss (or divide Yarn C thread in half).

Detail 2 :

Crochet the second detail with silver metalized threads mouline according to the same scheme, do not cut the thread. Press the first detail to the second one with wrong side together and crochet the details around anticlockwise so the crocheting is on the front side.

Round 10 :

8sc down, 2sc straight, 8sc up, 2sc straight, sl st in 1st sc (20l)

Info :

Crochet a chain of 20 loops, cut and fix the thread. Join thread to the other side and crochet a second chain of 20 loops. Attach to the toy as a pendant.

— BONUS: HOUSE CREST :

Yarn B - Round 1 :

10 loops, turning, 9sc (9l)

Yarn B - Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 9sc (9l)

Yarn B - Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, 8sc, inc (10l)

Yarn B - Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (10l)

Yarn B - Round 5 :

1 loop, turning, 9sc, inc (11l)

Yarn B - Round 6 :

1 loop, turning, 11sc (11l)

Yarn B - Round 7 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc, inc (12l)

Yarn B - Round 8-9 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l) - Change the thread to Yarn C

Yarn C - Round 11-14 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l)

Yarn C - Round 15 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc, dec (11l)

Yarn C - Round 16 :

1 loop, turning, 11sc (11l)

Yarn C - Round 17 :

1 loop, turning, 9sc, dec (10l)

Yarn C - Round 18 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (10l)

Yarn C - Round 19 :

1 loop, turning, 8sc, dec (9l)

Yarn C - Round 20 :

1 loop, turning, 9 sl st (9l)

Round 21 :

10sc (Yarn C + Yarn B), 10sc (Yarn B + Yarn C) (20l) - Cut Yarn B after this row

Round 22 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (Yarn C), 10sc (Yarn B)* (20l) *grab the thread left in row 10

Round 23 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (Yarn B), 10sc (Yarn C) (20l)

Round 24 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (Yarn C), 10sc (Yarn B) (20l)

Round 25 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (Yarn B), 10sc (Yarn C) (20l)

Round 26 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (Yarn C), 10sc (Yarn B) (20l)

Round 27 :

1 loop, turning, 10sc (Yarn B), 10sc (Yarn C) (20l)

Round 28 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 8sc (Yarn C), 8sc, dec (Yarn B) (18l)

Round 29 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 7sc (Yarn B), 7sc, dec (Yarn C) (16l)

Round 30 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 6sc (Yarn C), 6sc, dec (Yarn B) (14l)

Round 31 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 5sc (Yarn B), 5sc, dec (Yarn C) (12l)

Round 32 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 4sc (Yarn C), 4sc, dec (Yarn B) (10l)

Round 33 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 3sc (Yarn B), 3sc, dec (Yarn C) (8l)

Round 34 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 2sc (Yarn C), 2sc, dec (Yarn B) (6l)

Round 35 :

1 loop, turning, dec, sc (Yarn B), sc, dec (Yarn C) (4l)

Round 36 :

1 loop, turning, dec (Yarn C), dec (Yarn B) (2l)

Round 37 :

1 loop, turning, dec. Then crochet the detail around the perimeter counter-clockwise from 'Start' using jacquard color changes: 16sc (Yarn C), 19sc (Yarn B), 19sc (Yarn C), 16sc, sl st in 1st dec (Yarn B) (71l)

Info :

Embroider the lines with Yarn C and fix with 1 thread of green floss to hide the stages. Attach a water soluble cross stitch canvas and embroider the letter 'S' using green thread floss or Yarn C divided in half. Rinse embroidery under water and remove canvas, steam and join approx 20 cm of Yarn C to the crest for hanging (see photos 97-108).

— SCARF (Yarn C) :

Round 1 :

5 loops, turning, 4sc (4l)

Round 2-62 :

1 loop, turning, 4sc (4l)

Info :

Cut 8 strands of Yarn C 6 cm (2.4 inches) long for the fringe. Fix the threads with a hook at both edges of the scarf and trim the fringe to same length (see photos 109-114).

Assembly Instructions

  • Place and fix the muzzle to the head by aligning the marked pin positions (move the muzzle pin to the 2nd loop as instructed), then sew the holes between muzzle and head using extra thread to close gaps.
  • Insert the prepared wire ring into the head opening and crochet the wire to the head on six points (every 4th sc) to secure it in place before stuffing fully and closing.
  • Position safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9 approximately 11 stitches apart; press them into the felt backing and only fix permanently after embroidering the white highlights and eyelashes.
  • Sew the locket details together wrong sides together then crochet around to form the pendant; attach the chain/loop and sew the finished locket to the scarf or neck area where shown.
  • Pin and sew the two head details together aligning the marked start points, then sew the brow ridges and embroider the mouth and nostrils before final closing to ensure correct facial placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡The finished toy measured approximately 11 cm (4.3 inches) high in sitting position and about 32 cm (12.6 inches) in length in expanded state; adjust yarn and hook to change size.
  • 💡The decorative wire in this toy should be used with caution and is not safe for babies and young children; ensure wire ends are looped and taped before inserting.
  • 💡Mark the first single crochet of each round with a pin or stitch marker to keep track of rounds and check loop counts indicated in round brackets.
  • 💡Try to crochet tightly enough so stuffing material is not visible; if stuffing shows, switch to a smaller hook for neater stitches.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go and pin parts before sewing to ensure correct symmetry and placement.

This Snake Slythie pattern brings a tiny house mascot to life with delicate embroidery and poseable shaping. Make your own little companion complete with scarf, crest and locket — perfect for a special handmade gift. Enjoy the process and have fun customizing every tiny detail! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 11 cm (4.3 inches) high in sitting position and about 32 cm (12.6 inches) in length when expanded using the recommended yarn and hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size will change; adjust your hook accordingly and be prepared to adapt stuffing and wire placement for stability.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with single crochet, increases/decreases, joining pieces, embroidery and carrying yarn for jacquard colorwork is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, embroidery detail and finishing choices.