Hi crafters!
Escargot is the French word for snail, and as this little guy’s name was inspired by my French best friend, it only seemed appropriate! I really like that you can make those in all the colours of the rainbow. I hope you enjoy this pattern!
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Materials
• DK or 8ply yarn in dark pink and light pink (I like to use Ricorumi DK or Paintbox cotton DK*)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook*
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle, white embroidery thread and scissors
• Polyfill*
• 2x 8 mm safety eyes (optional – do not use for children under 3 y.o.)
Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
*…*: repeat
inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together through the front loop only (invisible decrease)
Finished size: approx. 9 cm/ 3.5 inches
All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. To make it easier, you can stuff your amigurumi as you go.
Body – in light pink make 1
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *inc, sc 1* x6
Rounds 4-6. sc in each st around
Round 7. ch 5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook sl st 4 , sc 6, ch 5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook sl st 4, sc 12
The last round formed the two antennae. If using safety eye, add them in front of the antennae, between rounds 4-5.
Rounds 8-12. sc in each st around
Round 13. *dec, sc 1* x6
Rounds 14-17. sc in each st around
Start stuffing the body now.
Round 18. *dec* x6
Rounds 19-20. sc in each st around
Round 21. *dec* x3
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Shell – in dark pink make 1
Work in rows
Row 1. ch 2, turn
Row 2. starting in the 2nd st from the hook, inc, ch 1, turn
Row 3. inc, sc 1, ch 1, turn
Row 4. sc 3, ch 1, turn
Row 5. sc 1, inc, sc 1, ch 1, turn
Row 6. sc 4, ch 1, turn
Row 7. sc 1, inc, sc 2, ch 1, turn
Row 8. sc 5, ch 1, turn
Row 9. sc 2, inc, sc 2, ch 1, turn
Row 10. sc 6, ch 1, turn
Row 11. sc 2, inc, sc 3, ch 1, turn
Row 12. sc 7, ch 1, turn
Row 13. sc 3, inc, sc 3, ch 1, turn
Row 14. sc 8, ch 1, turn
Row 15. sc 3, inc, sc 4, ch 1, turn
Row 16. sc 9, ch 1, turn
Row 17. sc 4, inc, sc 4, ch 1, turn
Row 18. sc 10, ch 1, turn
Row 19. sc 4, inc, sc 5, ch 1, turn
Row 20. sc 11, ch 1, turn
Row 21. sc 5, inc, sc 5, ch 1, turn
Row 22. sc 12, ch 1, turn
Row 23. sc 5, inc, sc 6, ch 1, turn
Row 24. sc 13, ch 1, turn
Row 25. sc 6, inc, sc 6, ch 1, turn
Row 26. sc 14, ch 1, turn
Row 27. sc 6, inc, sc 7, ch 1, turn
Row 28. sc 15, ch 1, turn
Row 29. sc 7, inc, sc 7, ch 1, turn
Row 30. sc 16, ch 1, turn
Row 31. sc 7, inc, sc 8, ch 1, turn
Row 32. sc 17, ch 1, turn
Row 33. sc 8, inc, sc 8, ch 1, turn
Row 34. sc 18, ch 1, turn
Row 35. sc 8, inc, sc 9, ch 1, turn
Row 36. sc 19, ch 1, turn
Row 37. sc 9, inc, sc 9, ch 1, turn
Row 38. sc 20
Fasten off leaving a very long tail for sewing.
Assembly
1. Sew the shell along the long side of the triangle to obtain a cone, still leaving a long tail to finish the assembly.
2. Stuff the shell loosely and sew the cone on itself to make a spiral. You may need to move the stuffing around slightly to make sure that it is spread evenly accross the shell.
3. Sew the shell to the top of the snail body, betweens rounds 9-16.
You are done!
Let me know if you decide to make this pattern, I’d love to see your finished products! Tag me on Instagram @emmacraftsdesign and #arnotheescargot
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