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Show off your Slytherin pride with this Amigurumi Slytherin Serpent crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for Harry Potter fans, adding a mystical touch to your collection, or simply love creating detailed amigurumi creatures, this free pattern lets you stitch up a cunning little serpent full of charm. With its sleek, coiled body, piercing eyes, and signature green and silver hues, this crochet snake embodies the spirit of ambition and cleverness. Perfect for gifting to fellow wizarding enthusiasts, decorating a magical space, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this Slytherin-inspired serpent is ready to slither into your handmade treasures! 🐍✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of green, textured stitches for a realistic effect, or even tiny accessories like a miniature Hogwarts crest or a wizard’s hat for extra flair. Craft a classic Slytherin serpent, create a shimmering version with metallic yarn, or even stitch up an entire magical menagerie! Whether displayed as a mystical accent, gifted to a fellow Potterhead, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Slytherin Serpent is a dynamic and enchanting project—perfect for bringing a touch of wizarding magic to every stitch! 🧶⚡

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🐍 Amigurumi Slytherin Serpent Crochet Pattern

Unleash the magic of Hogwarts in your home with this bold amigurumi serpent, inspired by Slytherin’s legendary emblem. With its coiled body, two-tone belly, fierce ridges above the eyes, and forked tongue, this crochet snake looks ready to guard the common room or wrap dramatically around a wizard’s staff. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or simply love serpents, this project brings a touch of enchantment to your crochet hooks.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – requires shaping, continuous colorwork, and optional armature for posing.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28–32 inches (70–80 cm) long using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted weight):
- Color A: Slytherin Green (body top)
- Color B: Beige (belly)
- Color C: Burgundy (tongue)
3.5 mm crochet hook
12–14 mm safety eyes
Polyfill stuffing
Armature wire or thick chenille stems (for shaping coils)
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off

🐍 Body (with two-color split)

👉 Carry yarn along inside and change colors halfway through each round to keep top green (Color A) and belly beige (Color B).

MR, 6 sc in Color A (6).
inc x6 (12).
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24).
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30).
6–65. sc around (30). Keep first 15 sts in green, last 15 sts in beige.
(Stuff gradually and insert armature wire if using).
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24).
67–72. sc around (24).
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18).
74–80. sc around (18).
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12).
82–86. sc around (12).
dec x6 (6). FO, close and weave in.

🐍 Head (elongated)

MR, 6 sc (6).
inc x6 (12).
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24).
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30).
6–18. sc around (30). → elongates the snout.
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24).
20–23. sc around (24).
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18).
25–28. sc around (18).
👉 Place safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, 6–7 sts apart.
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Stuff firmly.
dec x6 (6). FO, leave long tail for sewing.

🐍 Eye Ridges (Make 2 – Color A)

ch 14, sc back (13). FO.
Sew above each eye, angling slightly backward toward the neck for a fierce, raised-brow look.

👅 Forked Tongue (Color C)

ch 10, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 5, sl st back to base.
FO and sew under snout.

🪡 Assembly

Sew head to thicker end of body at a raised angle.
Shape body into coils. If using wire, wrap it around a staff or pole and gently bend for stability.
Position eye ridges firmly above eyes.
Adjust tongue to hang slightly forward.

✨ Customization Ideas

Use metallic thread or embroidery for scale texture.
Make a golden serpent for a magical twist.
Add a Hogwarts crest patch to the body for display pieces.

🎉 Final Look

Once complete, your serpent should have:
✔️ A long, sleek green body with beige underbelly
✔️ A tapered head with pronounced brow ridges
✔️ Large, alert eyes and forked tongue
✔️ Coilable structure that wraps naturally around a pole or can be posed on a shelf

This isn’t just a crochet snake — it’s a guardian of secrets and symbol of cunning. Whether perched as a magical display or used as a prop, this serpent brings a dramatic touch of the wizarding world into your craft collection. 🐍✨