Crocheting the Body
- Start with a magic ring (KA), and crochet 6 sc into it.
- Row 2: 6 inc (12 stitches).
- Row 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15 stitches).
- Row 4: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc (18 stitches).
- Rows 5-7: Crochet 18 sc for 3 rows.
- Row 8: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24 stitches).
- Rows 9-11: Crochet 24 sc for 3 rows.
- Row 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 stitches). Stuff the body.
- Row 13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12 stitches).
- Row 14: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10 stitches). Continue to stuff as you go.
Now crochet the desired length of the body, adding stuffing as needed. Around 10 cm, insert a 30 cm wire into the body for structure. Continue crocheting, gradually stuffing it as you go. When you reach the end, decrease one stitch per round and close the opening tightly. Feel free to change colors as you like.
Crocheting the Eyes
Use white yarn for the eyes.
- Make a magic ring (KA), crochet 6 sc into it.
- Row 2: 6 inc (12 stitches).
- Rows 3-5: Crochet 12 sc for 3 rows.
Fold the edges together and crochet 5-6 sc to close. Leave a long tail for sewing the eyes onto the head.
Crocheting the Hat (Cone-shaped)
- Start with fluffy white yarn: chain 12-14 stitches. Join into a ring and crochet 14 sc.
- Change to red yarn and crochet 14 sc.
- Row 3: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12 stitches).
- Row 4: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9 stitches).
- Row 5: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6 stitches), then change to fluffy white yarn.
- Row 6: 6 inc (12 stitches).
- Row 7: 12 sc.
- Row 8: 6 dec, close the hat, and hide the yarn end.
You can sew or glue the hat onto the snake’s head.
Finishing Touches
- Tuck the end of the snake’s tail inside.
- Attach the eyes, sew the hat onto the head, and add any extra details you like.
- Your crocheted snake in a hat is ready!
Conclusion
Congratulations on finishing your crochet snake! You can experiment with different yarn colors and make several variations. Don’t forget to tag the author, Miroslava Reznichenko, on social media to share your creations!