These earth-tone snake plushies work up as one long continuous tube with almost zero sewing. You start at the head, shape a cute rounded face, then crochet a long body that tapers into a pointed tail. At 18 to 20 inches long they make perfect draft stoppers, quirky toys, or gifts for anyone who loves snakes. If you can single crochet in the round and handle basic increases and decreases, you can make these cuties today.
Why You Will Love This Amigurumi Snake Crochet Pattern
This project delivers maximum satisfaction with minimum fuss. The entire snake grows from a single tube, so you skip the usual piecing-together headache.
Basic single crochet does all the heavy lifting. Gradual increases and decreases create that smooth head and tapered tail without any fancy stitches. Want a solid color or bold stripes? Both versions look polished and professional.
IMO the best part is how meditative the long body section feels. Once you hit the rhythm, Netflix and crochet become the perfect pairing.
Materials You Will Need
Grab these supplies before you start:
- Worsted weight yarn (category 4) – 100 to 120 yards for a solid snake, or 80 yards main color plus 40 yards contrast for stripes
- Suggested earth tones: burnt orange/rust, mustard gold, sage green, or cream with rust stripes
- 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook – smaller than usual for a tight fabric
- 6 mm black safety eyes (one pair)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Acrylic or cotton-blend yarn gives great stitch definition and holds up to play. A tight fabric keeps stuffing from showing through, so don’t skip the smaller hook.
Skill Level and Techniques
This sits at confident beginner to intermediate. You should feel comfortable with continuous rounds, single crochet increases, invisible decreases, and tracking rounds with a stitch marker.
If you have already made a basic amigurumi ball, you are ready. The shaping teaches you how simple increases and decreases create curves without extra techniques.
Abbreviations and Stitch Definitions
Keep this quick list handy:
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (front loops only of next 2 stitches)
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
The invisible decrease keeps the surface smooth instead of bumpy. Always move your stitch marker up at the start of every round.
Gauge
Work a small single-crochet swatch. Aim for about 4 sc and 4 rows per inch. More importantly, hold the fabric up to the light—if you see gaps, drop a hook size. Tight fabric is non-negotiable for plushies that stay stuffed.
The Complete Snake Crochet Pattern
Work everything in continuous rounds. Do not join unless the pattern says so. Stuff as you go so the long tube stays evenly filled and flexible.
Head Section
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: Inc around (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rounds 6–10: Sc around (30)
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, about 8–10 stitches apart. Pin them first so you can adjust before locking them in.
Round 11: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Round 12: Sc around (24)
Round 13: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Stuff the head firmly but not so tight that the stitches stretch.
Round 14: (4 sc, dec) around (15)
Here is the head once the eyes are in and the first decreases start shaping that rounded face.
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Neck Transition
Rounds 15–20: Sc around (15). Keep stuffing gently. The slightly narrower neck gives the classic snake silhouette.
Body Section
Round 21: (4 sc, inc) around (18)
Rounds 22–75: Sc around (18) — that’s 54 even rounds.
This is the long stretch. Stuff every 10–15 rounds with a chopstick or pencil so the filling stays even. Aim for firm but still bendable so the finished snake can curl and pose.
Watch the body grow into that satisfying long tube—perfect autopilot crocheting.
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Tail Section
Round 76: (4 sc, dec) around (15)
Rounds 77–82: Sc around (15)
Round 83: (3 sc, dec) around (12)
Rounds 84–89: Sc around (12)
Round 90: (2 sc, dec) around (9)
Rounds 91–96: Sc around (9)
Round 97: (sc, dec) around (6)
Rounds 98–100: Sc around (6)
Finish stuffing the tip lightly so it stays flexible.
Round 101: Dec 3 times (3). FO, thread the tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and weave in.
See how the gradual decreases create that neat pointed tip without any weird puckering?
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Striped Variation Instructions
For the cream-and-rust striped version, work the head in cream through round 10. Then alternate colors every 4 rounds through the body.
Change colors cleanly: on the last stitch before the switch, work until two loops remain on the hook, drop the old color, yarn over with the new color, and pull through. Carry the unused yarn loosely inside so you avoid constant cutting.
The spiral creates a gentle zigzag in the stripes—lean into it. It looks intentional and charming.
Here is that striped body in action with the clean color changes.
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Finishing Your Snake Plush
Weave every end deep into the stuffing so nothing shows. Gently bend and curl the body—the tight fabric holds poses beautifully.
Optional extras: cut a tiny forked tongue from red or pink felt and stitch it under the magic-ring center, or embroider a couple of black nostrils for extra personality.
Tips for Amigurumi Success
Keep tension even from head to tail. A tighter head and looser body look off. Invisible decreases really do lie flatter than the regular kind.
Stuff as you go—trying to fill a finished 20-inch tube is a special kind of frustration. Secure the safety eyes before the opening gets too small. Once those backs click, they stay put for good.
FYI, a chopstick is your best friend for packing fiberfill into the long body without stretching the fabric.
How to Customize Your Snake
Want it longer? Add extra body rounds—every 10 rounds adds about 2 inches. Prefer chunky? Switch to a 4 mm hook and bulky yarn, then size up the eyes.
Need a tiny keychain version? Use fingering weight and a 2.5 mm hook with 4 mm eyes.
Add a jingle bell in the tail for a rattle, embroider eyebrows, or sew on felt spots. The basic tube adapts to whatever personality you want.
FAQ’s
Is this pattern really beginner-friendly?
Yes if you already know continuous rounds, increases, and decreases. Absolute beginners should practice a simple ball first, then jump in.
How long does one snake take?
Most people finish in a few evenings. The long body section flies once you find the rhythm.
Can I sell the finished snakes?
Usually yes for handmade items as long as you credit the designer. Always double-check the original terms if you plan larger sales.
Why does my snake look a little lumpy?
Uneven stuffing is the usual culprit. Add fiberfill every 10–15 rounds and pack it firmly but not rock-hard so the body stays flexible.
What yarn works best?
Worsted acrylic or cotton blend with good stitch definition. Avoid anything too fuzzy if you want crisp shaping.
Do I need to block it?
No. The tight single-crochet fabric holds its shape. Just shape the curves by hand after finishing.
Final Thoughts on This Snake Plush Crochet Pattern
These cozy earth-tone snakes are pure fun from the first magic ring to the last decrease. The continuous construction keeps things simple, the shaping feels satisfying, and the finished plush always earns compliments.
Whether you go solid rust, mustard, sage, or bold stripes, your snake will have personality for days. Thanks for making with me—tag your finished snakes so we can all admire them. Happy crocheting, friend. You’ve got this.
