Snail Crochet Plushie: Easy Plush Yarn Amigurumi Tutorial

This adorable snail plushie by Hobbi CROCHET is soft, squishy and surprisingly quick to make. It is crocheted in velvety plush yarn with a big 6 mm hook, and the head and body are worked together in one piece, so there is very little sewing. The shell is made separately in a contrasting color and attached at the end, together with two cute antennae.

Snail Amigurumi at a Glance

• Designer: Hobbi CROCHET
• Skill level: beginner friendly
• Yarn: chunky plush (chenille) yarn, such as Aldi baby plush yarn, in two colors
• Hook: 6 mm
• Techniques: magic circle, single crochet in the round, increases and decreases
• Video length: about 56 minutes

What You'll Need

• Plush yarn in two colors: one for the body and one for the shell
• A 6 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes (or embroidered eyes for small children)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• A yarn needle, scissors and pins for placing the pieces

How the Snail Is Made

1. Shell: a round piece worked from a circle with increases, then rolled into a spiral.
2. Head and body: worked together in one piece, so there is no sewing between them.
3. Eyes: safety eyes are added before the head is closed.
4. Finishing the body: the body is stuffed and shaped into the long snail foot.
5. Assembly: the shell is pinned and sewn onto the body.
6. Antennae: two small antennae finish the face.

Working with Plush Yarn

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Plush yarn makes wonderfully soft toys, but the stitches can be hard to see. Feel for the top loops with your fingers instead of relying on your eyes, use a stitch marker at the start of every round, and work slowly through the increases. The video uses on-screen notes for each round, which makes it much easier to keep track.

Images and patterns courtesy of Hobbi CROCHET

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Hobbi CROCHET

Tips for a Cute Snail

• Stuff firmly so the body keeps its shape, but do not overstuff the shell or the spiral will lose definition.
• Pin before sewing. Try the shell in a few positions to find the cutest angle.
• Mix colors. Make a little family of snails in pink, lilac and mint for a lovely set.
• Safety first. For babies, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good first amigurumi?
Yes. It uses only basic stitches and the head and body are made in one piece.

Can I use regular yarn?
Yes. With worsted weight yarn and a smaller hook (about 3.5 mm) the snail will be smaller and firmer.

More Plush Amigurumi from Hobbi CROCHET

If you love quick plush toys, try the plush snake fidget toy, the axolotl amigurumi, the flower bunny or the small plush egg.