Free Crochet Masterclass: Suzy the Snail by Ekaterina Stroykova (@binmy_toys)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet Suzy the Snail with a doughnut-shaped shell. The pattern uses plush yarn, which is perfect for creating adorable amigurumi toys. The doughnut shell is embroidered with different colors, and the face is also embroidered. The head, body, and neck are crocheted as a single piece, while the horns are sewn on.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (main color 80313, doughnut color 80305)
- Embroidery thread: for the face and shell details
- Crochet hook: 3-4 mm
- Safety eyes: 6-8 mm
- Toy stuffing: for filling the snail
- Stitch markers: to keep track of rounds
- Needle: for attaching parts
- Scissors: for cutting yarn and thread
- Everything can be purchased here.
Abbreviations
- KA — Magic ring (crochet in the round)
- v.p. — Chain stitch
- ss — Slip stitch
- sc — Single crochet
- hdc — Half double crochet
- inc — Increase (crochet 2 stitches in 1 stitch)
- dec — Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- (…) x n — Repeat n times
Suzy the Snail Crochet Pattern
Head, Neck, and Body
Start by crocheting the head:
- 6 sc in KA
- 6 inc (12)
- 1 sc, inc (18)
- 2 sc, inc (24)
- 3 sc, inc (30)
6-9. Crochet in rounds without changes (30) - 3 sc, dec (24)
- 2 sc, dec (18)
Now, crochet the neck and body:
12-25. Crochet in rounds without changes (18)
- 6 dec, ss (Finish off)
Note: To finish, make decreases until the end of the row and close the work.