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 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 – Requires experience with color changes, working in rounds, and sewing parts neatly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 22 inches (55 cm) long and 8 inches (20 cm) wide across the hood when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amounts
Use worsted-weight yarn in the following colors:
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Dark teal / blue-green (C1): 65 g – head, hood wedges, and part of body bands
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Bright lime / yellow-green (C2): 55 g – hood wedges and band stripes
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Black (C3): 45 g – body bands and outline accents
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Peach or tan (C4): 30 g – throat and belly panel
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White (C5): 10 g – eye whites
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Black (C6): small amount – pupils and nostrils
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Red (C7): 3 g – forked tongue
Other Supplies:
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle and scissors
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Light polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (C1 – Teal)
The cobra’s head is wide and slightly flattened with upward-facing eyes.
Work in continuous rounds:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–9: sc around (30)
R10: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R11–13: sc around (36)
R14: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R15: sc around (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff lightly for a flatter top shape.
FO and leave a long tail for attaching to the hood.
👁 Bulging Eyes
Eye Whites (C5 – White, make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO and leave tail for sewing.
Pupils (C6 – Black, make 2)
R1: MR 6, sl st to close. FO.
Sew one pupil to each white circle. Attach the eyes on top of the head so that the lower edges rest around R11–R12 and they protrude slightly outward.
👅 Tongue (C7 – Red)
ch 12, sl st in next 5 sts, ch 3, sl st back to split, ch 3, sl st back to base.
FO and sew below center of face.
🌀 Cobra Hood (Flat Wedge Disc)
The cobra’s signature hood is crocheted flat in the round, forming 8 alternating wedges of teal (C1) and lime (C2). From this angle, the photo may show up to 10 wedges, but 8 gives an equally accurate look.
Tips:
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Carry the unused yarn neatly behind your work.
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Twist yarns at each color change to prevent gaps.
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Each round increases by 8 stitches (1 per wedge).
R1: With C1, MR 8 (1 sc per wedge start), mark each st.
R2: In each marked st, inc 1, then continue in same color until next marker, switch to alternate color (C2). Repeat around (16).
R3: (sc, inc) per wedge (32).
R4: (2 sc, inc) per wedge (48).
R5: (3 sc, inc) per wedge (64).
R6: (4 sc, inc) per wedge (80).
R7: (5 sc, inc) per wedge (96).
R8: (6 sc, inc) per wedge (112).
R9: (7 sc, inc) per wedge (128).
Edging:
Join C3 (black) in FLO and sc around for a clean finish. FO.
Attach the head to the inner edge of the hood, centering it evenly so the hood spreads horizontally behind.
🩶 Throat & Belly Panel (C4 – Peach)
This long piece creates the light underbelly and throat.
Ch 6.
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook 4, 3 sc in last st, rotate, sc 4, inc in final st (12).
R2: inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 1 (15).
R3–R4: sc around (15).
R5: (4 sc, inc) ×3 (18).
R6–R34: Work flat in rows of sc 18 (ch 1, turn each row) to create a long, narrow strip.
FO and sew the oval end beneath the chin, extending down the belly.
🟢 Body (C1, C2, C3)
The body remains thick and consistent before tapering.
The band sequence gives that bold cobra striping:
Option A (balanced): 2 teal / 2 lime / 2 black (photo-style)
Option B (contrast-heavy): 3 teal / 2 lime / 2 black
With C1 (teal):
R1: MR 8
R2: inc around (16)
R3: (sc, inc) ×8 (24)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×8 (32)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×8 (40)
R6–10: sc around (40)
Start your band sequence:
Repeat [2 rnds teal, 2 rnds lime, 2 rnds black] 5–6 times or until reaching desired length.
Tail taper:
R1: (6 sc, dec) ×5 (35)
R2: (5 sc, dec) ×5 (30)
R3: (4 sc, dec) ×5 (25)
R4: (3 sc, dec) ×5 (20)
R5: (2 sc, dec) ×5 (15)
R6: (sc, dec) ×5 (10)
R7: dec ×5 (5)
FO and close. Stuff lightly to keep flexible.
🪡 Assembly
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Attach head to the center front of hood’s inner edge.
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Sew hood behind the head, keeping it flat and circular.
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Sew belly panel under chin and along underside of body.
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Attach tongue under face.
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Pose and coil body gently. Steam or pin to set shape if desired.
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Embroider nostrils with black yarn and optional highlight dots on eyes.
🌿 Finishing Details
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The 8 alternating wedges of lime and teal give a crisp geometric hood pattern.
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The three-color repeating bands (teal, lime, black) add movement and realism.
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You can increase hood size slightly (another round or two) if you prefer a wider spread.
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Add subtle black edging or surface stitching for definition where hood meets head.
💬 Final Thoughts
This radiant cobra is an elegant blend of structure and colorwork, making it a centerpiece for any amigurumi collection. Whether you display it coiled proudly or sitting upright, its bold hood and cheerful face ensure it’s more charming than chilling.
🧶✨ Bring this serpent to life, and let your handmade cobra command attention wherever it coils!
