Designer’s email: roxy@roxycraft.com

Designer’s website: http://www.roxycraft.com

I had wanted to make a snail for quite some time but was struggling on how to make one that looked cute and interesting. One day I decided to give it a go and out came this little guy! When I posted his picture the response was immediate and positive and I knew he was special. I am pleased to share him with all of you now.

This pattern is a: Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Credits: Tamara Bower-Snow

Materials:

Yarn:

Color #1: TLC Essentials in Winter White, 6oz (170g) approx 326 yd (298 m), acrylic. One 6oz skein is enough to make several snails, however any worsted weight yarn will work.

Color #2: TLC Essentials in Robin’s Egg Blue, 6oz (170g) approx 326 yd (298 m), acrylic. One 6oz skein is enough to make several snails, however any worsted weight yarn will work.

Crochet Hooks: 4.00 mm

Notions and Accessories:

Poly-fil stuffing
2 - 9mm doll eyes
Tapestry needle

Finished Product Measurements:

Length: 4 inches
Width: 2 inches
Height: 2.5 inches

Gauge: Not important

Design Notes:
Make sure your stitches are tight! Loose stitches make for lumpy dolls. Make sure to stuff the shell portion as you go.

Pattern:

Snail Shell:
R1-Ch2, 6sc in 1st chain, join
R2 thru 5-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R6-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next, repeat from * around, join
R7 thru 10-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R11-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 2sc, repeat from * around, join
R12 thru 15-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R16-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 3sc, repeat from * around, join
R17 thru 20-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R21-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 4sc, repeat from * around, join
R22 thru 25-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R26-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 5sc, repeat from * around, join
R27 thru 30-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
FO leaving a long tail for stitching
Stuff, roll tube and stitch in place, repeat

Snail Body:
R1-Ch2, 6sc in 1st chain, join
R2-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R3-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next, repeat from * around, join
R4-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R5-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 2sc, repeat from * around, join
R6-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R7-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 3sc, repeat from * around, join
R8-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R9-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 4sc, repeat from * around, join
R10-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R11-Ch1, *2sc in first sc, 1sc in next 5sc, repeat from * around, join
R12 thru 15-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
Lightly stuff head section
R16-Ch1, *sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sc, repeat from * around, join
R17-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R18-Ch1, *sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sc, repeat from * around, join
R19-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R20-Ch1, *sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sc, repeat from * around, join
R21-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R22-Ch1, *sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sc, repeat from * around, join
R23-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R24-Ch1, *sc2tog, 1sc in next sc, repeat from * around, join
R25-Ch1, sc in every sc around, join
R35-Ch1, sc2tog around, join
FO
Flatten Tube except where you stuffed the head. Sew tube shut.
Attach shell to Body section as shown.

Snail Eyes:
R1-Ch2, 6sc in 1st chain, join
R2-Ch1, 2sc in each sc around (12scs) join
R3 and 4- Ch1, sc in each sc around, join
Lock in doll eyes
R5-Ch1, sc2tog around, join
FO
Sew Eyes to top of head section

Finishing:
The tricky part to the shell is the roll and stitch. The simplest way I found is to have a separate strand of yarn (not an end), roll and tack down at every turn. Then put needle through the shell so the strand doesn’t show.

Meet the Designer:

Tamara Bower-Snow is the designer behind Roxycraft.com. She’s been crocheting and knitting for 6 years and has been designing her own patterns for 4. She started on her Amigurumi odyssey early last year but didn’t attempt to design her own until September, 2006. Inspired by the upcoming birth of her son, Jackson, the “Amigurumi Animals Collection” was born. She wanted to make toys for her son that were small and fun to look at. Amigurumi, with its simple, expressive design, seemed like a perfect fit.

Tamara lives in Southern California with her husband William, her son Jackson and a tank full of Green Terror fish (her husband’s hobby). She’s spends her time mostly with Jackson, but when inspiration strikes, she’s been seen in the local park, the coffee shop or just on the couch whipping up something whimsical.