Super easy to make crochet snail

That’s such a cute crochet snail 🐌! Let’s go step-by-step so you can make one just like in the picture.

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🧶 Crochet Snail Tutorial (Detailed Step-by-Step)

✨ Materials

• Yarn (2 colors)
  • Color A (beige or light brown): for the body
  • Color B (any bright color): for the shell (green, yellow, pink, etc.)
• Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or 3 mm
• Wooden bead (about 2–2.5 cm diameter) for the head
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Glue (fabric or hot glue)
• Markers or embroidery thread (to draw or stitch the face)

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🪡 Step 1: Crochet the Body

Body pattern:

1. Start with Color A (beige).
2. Chain 21 stitches (ch 21).
3. Starting in 2nd chain from hook, work 2 single crochets (sc) into each chain.
   • You’ll have 40 stitches at the end.
   • The strip will begin curling naturally.
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail (about 15 cm) for sewing.

👉 Tip: If you want the body to be longer, chain 25 instead of 21.
The double scs make the body curl in a cute spiral pattern.

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🐚 Step 2: Crochet the Shell

Shell pattern:

1. Use Color B (green, yellow, etc.).
2. Chain 26 (ch 26).
3. In the 2nd chain from hook, work 2 half double crochets (hdc) into each chain across.
   • This gives a thick and curled strip.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

To shape the shell:

1. Roll the strip tightly into a spiral.
2. Sew through the layers with the yarn needle so it holds its round shape.
3. Don’t flatten it — let it stay a bit 3D.

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🧷 Step 3: Assemble the Snail

1. Take your curly body piece and flatten it slightly (so the curves face upward).
2. Position the shell spiral on the middle or upper back part of the body.
3. Use the tail from the shell to sew it securely onto the body.
4. Tie off and hide the yarn ends neatly.

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🪄 Step 4: Add the Head

1. Take the wooden bead (head).
2. Insert or glue the end of the snail’s body into the bead’s hole.
   • If the hole is small, use a bit of glue to attach it firmly.
3. Make sure the face area faces front.

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🧵 Step 5: Make the Antennae

1. Cut two 8–10 cm strands of Color A yarn.
2. Fold each in half and twist them slightly to form an antenna shape.
3. Glue or sew both onto the top of the bead (head).

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🎨 Step 6: Add the Face

You can draw the face on the wooden bead or embroider it:

• Eyes: Two circles or ovals with black or gray marker
• Mouth: Small red curve
• Extras: Add eyelashes, a small bow, or blush for cuteness

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🌟 Optional Finishing Touches

• Add a keyring or safety pin to turn it into a charm or brooch.
• Make several snails in different colors for decoration or gifts.
• You can also crochet a small leaf or flower for them to sit on.

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