Designer: Les mailles du Rocher
Instagram: @les.mailles.du.rocher
Simple, cute, and fun — just how we like it, with a touch of charm…
Meet Ginny the Snail, an adorable amigurumi design created by Les mailles du Rocher that brings charm and creativity into your crochet projects. This free crochet amigurumi pattern is written in a step by step, beginner friendly style, making it a perfect choice for both new and experienced crafters. With clear instructions and an eye-catching design, Ginny is a sweet little snail that will brighten up any collection, whether you’re making it as a gift, decoration, or just for fun. Special thanks to Les mailles du Rocher for sharing such a delightful design with the crochet community.
To make Ginny, you’ll need simple materials: cotton yarn (ricorumi), a 2.5 mm crochet hook, a yarn needle, fiberfill for stuffing, a stitch marker, and scissors. The pattern walks you through each step, ensuring your snail comes together with ease and joy. At the end of the tutorial, you’ll also find wonderful amigurumi snail ideas to inspire your next creations and spark your imagination. Get ready to enjoy the process of bringing this cute little snail to life, one stitch at a time!
Materials
Cotton yarn (ricorumi)
Crochet hook size: 2,5 mm
Yarn needle
Fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Ch: Chain
Slst: Slip stitch
Dc: Double crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
GINNY THE SNAIL FREE CROCHET AMIGURUMI PATTERN
Bottom part
Start with the bottom part.
Make a ch 24. Crochet around the ch.
Rnd 1. 22 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 21 sc, inc (48)
Rnd 2. inc, 21 sc, 3 inc, 21 sc, 2 inc (54)
Rnd 3. 1 sc, inc, 21 sc, (1sc,inc)*3, 21 sc, (1sc,inc)*2 (60)
Fasten off.
Head and body
Make a ch 7 and crochet around the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1. 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 4 sc, inc (14)
Rnd 2. inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
Rnd 3. 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1sc,inc)*3, 4 sc, (1sc,inc)*2 (26)
Rnd 4-18. 26 sc (26)
Ch 13 (new beginning of the round, place the stitch marker on next stitch).
Rnd 19. crochet 12 sc along the ch, 1 sc where the ch fondation starts, 26 sc, then on the other side of the ch: 11 sc, 1 inc (52)
Rnd 20. (inc,4sc)*2, 32sc, (4sc,inc)*2 (56)
Rnd 21. (inc,6sc)*2, 28sc, (6sc,inc)*2 (60)
Rnd 22. 60 sc (60)
Stuff.
Rnd 23. take the bottom part and crochet through both sides 60 sc (60)
Before closing the body, continue stuffing lightly (the bottom should remain flat)
Rnd 24. (inc)* (120)
Fasten off.
Shell
Stuff lightly as you go along your work.
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. (inc)* (12)
Rnd 3. (3sc,inc)* (15)
Rnd 4-10. 15 sc (15)
Rnd 11. (4sc,inc)* (18)
Rnd 12-47. 18 sc (18)
Rnd 48. 9sc, 9 dc (18)
Rnd 49. 9sc, 9 dc (18)
Continue with 2 sc, 1 slst.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.
Scroll the shell tightly (glue or sew as you wrap).
Eyes (x 2)
Ch 6: inc, 4 slst. Fasten off.
Blush (x 2)
In a MR, crochet 6 sc. 1 slst.
Fasten off.
Cute Amigurumi Snail Ideas
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From playful amigurumi cats, dogs, and bunnies to enchanting amigurumi unicorns, amigurumi elephants, and amigurumi giraffes, our patterns let you create a world full of handmade charm. You’ll also find delightful amigurumi bears, amigurumi foxes, amigurumi pandas, amigurumi monkeys, amigurumi lambs, amigurumi pigs, amigurumi birds, amigurumi penguins, amigurumi llamas, amigurumi hippos, amigurumi dinosaurs, plus whimsical amigurumi dolls and amigurumi clowns. Each project is a chance to craft joy, learn new stitches, and share your creativity with loved ones. For endless inspiration and even more free amigurumi patterns, don’t forget to follow our Facebook page Always Free Amigurumi and join our friendly crochet community in the Facebook group to keep your crochet adventure going!
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