About This Plush Snake Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a soft, plush snake made with chunky plush yarn and worked mostly in single crochet. You will work continuous rounds with simple increases and decreases to shape the head, body, and tail. Color changes create stripe details toward the tail for a playful finish. The instructions are straightforward, ideal for crocheters who enjoy mindful, repetitive stitching.
The piece is stuffed as you go to keep an even, rounded shape and to prevent lumps. Insert safety eyes between specified rounds and close the tail by decreasing and pulling the hole tight.
Why You'll Love This Plush Snake Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple single crochet rounds into a charming, squeezable snake that feels delightful in hand. I enjoy how quickly the plush yarn builds up a soft, tactile surface with minimal effort. The color-change section toward the tail adds a fun decorative detail without complicating the construction. Making this snake is relaxing and rewarding, and I always find it makes a sweet handmade gift.
Switch Things Up
I love changing up the colors to give the snake different personalities; try pastel shades for a soft baby toy or bright contrasting stripes for a playful look.
I sometimes use a chunkier plush yarn and a larger hook to make a super squishy, huggable snake that works great as a pillow buddy.
I also make mini versions using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain or bag charms that are adorable and portable.
I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy; this keeps the face secure and is ideal for small children.
I often add a small felt or crocheted tongue in a contrasting color for extra charm and character at the head.
I sometimes insert a short piece of flexible wire in the body near the head to make a slightly poseable neck for display purposes.
I recommend experimenting with stripe patterns by changing color sequence; you can lengthen or shorten the colored rounds to create unique banding.
I enjoy adding tiny accessories like a crocheted bow or scarf to personalize each snake for gifts.
I advise trying different stuffing levels to achieve the firmness you like—firmer for a structured look, softer for a snuggly feel.
I also combine several snakes into a set with coordinating colors and sizes for a charming handmade gift bundle.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Overstuffing the toy while working causes the shape to become elongated and rigid; stuff gradually and evenly as you go to maintain a rounded, natural form.
✗ Placing the eyes in the wrong position will affect the facial expression; follow the pattern and insert eyes between rows 5 and 6 for balanced placement.
✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases and decreases leads to incorrect stitch counts later; count stitches at the end of rounds, especially after shaping rounds.
✗ Pulling yarn too tightly at color changes can pucker the fabric and distort the stripes; maintain consistent tension and secure color transitions with neat joins.
