Slither into creativity with this Amigurumi Snake crochet pattern! 🐍✨ With its coiled body, playful tongue, and expressive eyes, this design captures the charm of these fascinating reptiles in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a fun gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in body length, scale textures, and even tiny accessories like embroidered patterns or a miniature habitat to enhance its personality. Choose classic greens and browns for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi snake is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this slithering wonder to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐍 Amigurumi Snake with Hood Crochet Pattern
Slither into the world of amigurumi with this vibrant and playful snake design! Featuring a wide cobra-style hood, bold eyes, and a curled body, this coiled companion is perfect for adventurous crafters and kids who love reptiles.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and working in rounds.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 18–22 inches (45–55 cm) in length when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Green (main body and hood)
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Dark green, olive, or variegated green (body patches)
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Cream or beige (belly)
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Red (tongue)
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White and black (eyes)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Stitch markers
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Polyfill stuffing (light)
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head & Hood
Start with green:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–10. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff the head moderately. -
(sc, dec) x4 [8] – For smoother tapering into the neck.
Hood Flare:
Continue working in rows back and forth to shape the expanded hood. Work around one side of the head.
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ch 1, sc 6, turn
16–20. sc across, ch 1, turn (increase 1 sc at each end every 2nd row for flaring effect)
FO and repeat on the other side.
Optional: Surface slip stitch with cream yarn to mimic cobra pattern.
🐍 Eyes (Make 2)
White yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
FO, attach 10–12 mm safety eyes to center before sewing onto head.
👅 Tongue
Red yarn:
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ch 9
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sl st in next 4 sts, ch 3 (forked), sl st back down to base.
FO and sew below center of the face.
🦷 Belly Section
Cream yarn:
Work in an oval shape:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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Continue increasing as needed to match base of body, then crochet in rows to form long flat belly panel approx. 12 inches long.
FO and stitch to underside of body before final shaping.
🐍 Body
Green & variegated yarn:
Work in continuous spiral using green as base color. Change colors every few rounds for scale effect.
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–25. sc around (lengthen as desired)
To curl: -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
27–30. sc around [12]
FO. Stuff lightly and curl tail inward to form a sitting snake shape.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew head and hood securely to body with slight upward tilt
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Weave in all loose ends
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Embroider or glue black felt nostrils if desired
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Lightly pose body in curled sitting shape for display
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use safety rattle insert for baby toy
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Add glitter yarn to hood for fantasy effect
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Make mini versions as keychains or classroom mascots!
This coiled cobra is a friendly reminder that not all snakes are scary—some are downright huggable! 🧶🐍
