Bring the quirky charm of Bikini Bottom to life with this Amigurumi Gary the Snail crochet pattern! Inspired by SpongeBob’s lovable pet, this adorable design captures Gary’s signature pink shell, bright blue body, and curious expression in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for cartoon fans, adding a playful touch to your collection, or simply enjoy making character-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature Gary bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade underwater magic to your collection. 🐌✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of pink and blue, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature food bowl or bubbles for extra flair. Craft a classic Gary with his iconic look, create a whimsical version with pastel hues, or even stitch up a full set of SpongeBob-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a quirky keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Gary the Snail is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade cartoon magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🐌 Amigurumi Gary the Snail Crochet Pattern
This lovable snail is ready to slither into your heart—and maybe nap in your favorite corner. With his iconic swirl shell, curious eyes, and soft smile, this plushie is perfect for SpongeBob fans or quirky decor lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, shaping, simple embroidery, and structure assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10″ tall (including eyes) and 8″ long
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Light blue (body)
- Light pink (shell base)
- Magenta/dark pink (shell swirl)
- White (eyes)
- Green (eyelids)
- Teal, red (eye detail)
- Peach & white (tongue & teeth)
- Various colors (coral & floor pieces)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing (fiberfill)
- Stitch marker
- Hot glue (optional for base decorations)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off
🟦 Body
With light blue yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–20. sc in each st (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
22–32. sc in each st (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff well, shape flat on the bottom
🌀 Shell (Make 2 Parts – Base and Spiral)
Shell Base (light pink):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Continue increasing evenly until you have 60–66 sts
Work 10–12 rounds with no increase for depth
Stuff and sew to back of body
Swirl (magenta):
- ch 60
- sc across
- Roll tightly in spiral shape and stitch flat onto shell surface
👀 Eye Stalks (Make 2)
With light blue yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
2–18. sc (6)
Stuff lightly. FO.
👁️ Eye Balls (Make 2)
White part:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc in each st
Stuff and attach to top of stalk.
Iris (teal):
- MR, 6 sc in teal
- FO
Red ring:
- MR, 6 sc in red, sl st to join
- FO and embroider edge detail
Eyelids (green):
- ch 9
- sc across, FO
- Shape around top half of eyes
👅 Mouth & Tongue
- Embroider black line as smile
- Tongue:
- With peach, MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc 2 rounds, FO
- Stitch beneath mouth line
- Teeth:
- Make 2 small white rectangles or ch 3, sc 2 rows
- Stitch above tongue with space between
🌿 Coral and Base (Optional)
Sand Base:
- ch 30, join to form oval
- Work 6–8 rounds with increases to create flat base
- Surface stitch with light brown yarn to give “pebble” look
Coral & Shells:
- Use colored yarns to make simple ch & sc shapes
- Examples:
- ch 6, sc across for seaweed
- MR with 6–12 sc for mini shells
- ch 8, sl st across for coral arms
- Sew around Gary’s base
🔧 Assembly
- Sew shell securely to Gary’s back
- Attach eye stalks on top, bend slightly forward
- Attach eyeballs
- Sew facial features
- Sew Gary to the base if desired
- Add coral around him for a whimsical underwater vibe
🧡 Final Thoughts
Gary is more than a pet snail—he’s a companion for fans of Bikini Bottom! Whether you place him on a shelf, give him as a gift, or use him to brighten up your workspace, this cheerful mollusk will bring smiles and SpongeBob nostalgia.
