A crochet snake might be the easiest amigurumi animal there is. Most of them are one long tube of single crochet with a head at one end and a tail at the other. That makes them perfect for beginners, scrap yarn, and kids who want a long, wiggly friend to drape over their shoulders.
We opened and checked every pattern below, and all 14 are free to make. You will find rainbow snakes, a tiny keychain snake, a poppable fidget snake, cute chibi snakes and giant plush snakes that are over 5 feet long.
Crochet Snake Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in bright colors
- Super bulky blanket or chenille yarn
- Crochet hook set (2.25 mm to 6.5 mm)
- Safety eyes, 8–16 mm
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needles
1. Simon the Snake
Photo: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
Simon is a green snake with orange spots, a red tongue and big safety eyes. He sits up about 6 inches tall instead of lying flat, which gives him a cute, chubby look. Everything is single crochet in rounds, and the designer links a basic stitch tutorial. Great for a first amigurumi.
- Designer: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Sammy the Snake (Cuddly Stitches)
Photo: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
Sammy is a long striped snake, about 35 inches from nose to tail. He is one single crochet tube worked from head to tail with color changes, so there is very little sewing, only the small tongue. You can add or remove rounds to change his length. A relaxing TV project.
- Designer: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Fine sport (#2)
- Hook: 3 mm (C/2)
- Price: Free to view online + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Rainbow Snake and Small Stripey Snake
This pattern gives you two snakes: a large rainbow one about 33 inches long and a small stripey one about 13 inches long. The large snake changes color every 10 rounds, so self-striping cake yarn does the work for you. It ends with a little picot tongue. A cheerful pick for rainbow lovers.
- Designer: Rhondda Mol / Oombawka Design Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Light (#3)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Baby Snake
Photo: June Gilbank / PlanetJune
This narrow, poseable snake is about 13 to 15 inches long. It is worked in one continuous spiral with no sewing at all, and you stuff as you go. Make it in one color, variegated yarn or stripes. PlanetJune patterns are known for clear, tidy instructions, so this is a good one to learn from.
- Designer: June Gilbank / PlanetJune
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free to view online + PDF by donation
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Snake Keychain
Photo: Julia Kor / Fionadolls
This is a small plush snake, about 4 inches tall, that works as a keychain, bag charm or tiny gift. The PDF has around 30 process photos, and you only need chain, single crochet, increases and decreases. If you want a mini version for a backpack, this is the one.
- Designer: Julia Kor / Fionadolls
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super bulky
- Hook: 4 mm to 4.5 mm (G)
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Crochet Rainbow Snake (Extra Long)
Photo: Olena / GoldenLucyCrafts
This rainbow snake is about 85 inches long, so it can wrap around a kid more than once. It is single crochet in the round with plain rounds repeated until it is as long as you like. You can also make it in one color or as a temperature snake, changing color each day.
- Designer: Olena / GoldenLucyCrafts
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H), plus 3.25 mm for the tongue
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Easy Crochet Snake
This blue snake with colorful specks is about 19.5 inches long and coils up nicely. It is worked in one spiral from head to tail. Only the head is stuffed, so the body stays soft and floppy. The super bulky yarn makes it fast, and there is very little sewing.
- Designer: Fay / Stitch by Fay
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Super bulky, plus DK for the tongue
- Hook: 4.5 mm, plus 2.5 mm for the tongue
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Sammy the Snake (Yarn Society)
Photo: Katie / Yarn Society
This green snake is about 22 inches long and is made to look like he is hugging himself. The head and tail are worked in spiral rounds in chunky yarn, and the wrapping steps are on a linked page. A sweet, slightly shy snake that makes a fun shelf friend.
- Designer: Katie / Yarn Society
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Salvadore Snake
Photo: Lion Brand Yarn
Salvadore is a 20-inch snake from Lion Brand, rated Easy. It is made in medium weight acrylic, and exact gauge is not important, which takes some stress away. It comes as a free PDF, so it is easy to print and take with you.
- Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Bobble Head Snake
Photo: Tsui-Sie Baker-Wong
This little snake was made for the Lunar New Year Year of the Snake, and he has a big round head. He is about 4 inches tall and 5 inches wide, worked in rounds. A fun gift for anyone born in a snake year.
- Designer: Tsui-Sie Baker-Wong
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Syd the Fidget Snake
Photo: Faten S.
Syd is made of little body segments you can pop, like a plastic-free pop-it toy. Kids love squeezing him, and he is a nice option for anyone who likes busy hands. You choose how many segments to make, so he can be short or long.
- Designer: Faten S.
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Bulky (#5)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Scrap Happy Snake
Photo: Sara Sach / Posh Pooch Designs
Got a bag of leftover bulky yarn? This colorful snake is about 60 inches long and uses up scraps in every color. It is plain single crochet in the round, and the designer suggests using it as a draft stopper by a door. Embroidered eyes make it kid friendly.
- Designer: Sara Sach / Posh Pooch Designs
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Bulky (#5) scraps
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Suzie and Sammy Snakes (Giant)
Photo: Elena Hunt / Beatrice Ryan Designs
These extra-large plush snakes are about 70 inches long, and each one uses a single skein of striped blanket yarn. The stripes appear on their own, so there are no color changes. It is basic single crochet in rounds, which makes it a big result for very little skill.
- Designer: Elena Hunt / Beatrice Ryan Designs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6)
- Hook: K
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Colourful Crowned Snake
Photo: Khuc Cay / Simply Crochet
This little cotton snake wears a crown and has rosy cheeks, fangs and rainbow stitches on its belly. It is about 4 inches tall and was first made for a zodiac calendar. The pattern is written in UK terms, so check the conversion if you crochet in US terms.
- Designer: Khuc Cay / Simply Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: 4-ply cotton
- Hook: 2.25 mm (B/1)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to crochet? Start with #7, the Easy Crochet Snake. It is quick and has almost no sewing.
- Want a keychain or bag charm? Make #5, the Snake Keychain.
- Using up scraps? #12, the Scrap Happy Snake, eats leftover yarn.
- Want a huge cuddly snake fast? Try #13, Suzie and Sammy, with one skein of blanket yarn.
- Rainbow lover? Go with #3 or #6.
FAQ
How long does it take to crochet a snake?
A small snake in sport or worsted yarn can take 2 to 4 hours. Giant snakes in blanket yarn work up faster per inch but are much longer, so plan on a weekend. Since most snakes are plain rounds of single crochet, they are easy to pick up and put down.
How do I stop the stuffing showing through?
Use a hook one or two sizes smaller than the yarn label suggests. Tight stitches keep fiberfill hidden. Stuff a little at a time as you go, instead of all at the end. Long snakes are much easier to stuff evenly that way.
Can I make a crochet snake longer or shorter?
Yes. Most snake patterns have a section of plain rounds in the middle of the body. Just repeat those rounds until the snake is the length you want, then work the tail. You may need a little more yarn, so buy an extra skein for long snakes.
Grab a skein in your favorite color and let your first snake start wiggling off the hook.