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Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming snail stacking toy with a soft snail body, three stackable rings, a spiral roof, windows and a door. It features color changes, worked-in-round pieces and simple finishing techniques for a polished result. Follow the detailed round-by-round instructions to assemble the toy exactly as shown.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full materials list and abbreviations used throughout the pattern. Step-by-step rounds and assembly notes make construction straightforward and satisfying.

Why You'll Love This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends playful shape-building with decorative details that bring the snail to life. I enjoy the way the rings stack neatly and the spiral roof adds a touch of fantasy. The instructions are thorough so I can focus on crocheting rather than guessing what comes next. Making this pattern always feels rewarding because the finished toy is sturdy, colorful, and great for gifting.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this snail by switching yarn colors; try soft pastels for a baby-friendly set or bright brights for a playroom focal piece.

I often make the rings larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size so I can create a mini keychain version or a jumbo cuddly toy.

I sometimes add felt or embroidered details to the windows and door for a different texture and to practice embroidery skills.

I like to replace the fiberfill with lavender sachets inside one ring to add a calming scent if giving as a baby-safe decorative item (ensure safety for intended use).

I recommend trying metallic or variegated yarn for the shell spiral to create an eye-catching look without additional trims.

I occasionally add small bell or rattle inserts inside a middle ring so it doubles as a baby toy, but always secure and test the closure for safety.

I also suggest sewing on little removable accessories like a tiny scarf or hat for seasonal variations and extra play value.

I sometimes attach a ribbon loop to the top to hang the full snail as a mobile or decorative ornament.

I like swapping the roof shape by experimenting with fewer rows for a flatter shell or more rows for a taller spiral.

I encourage you to mix and match color sequences between rings and the roof to develop your own signature snail palette and style.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the beginning of rounds can cause you to lose track of the start of round; place a marker and move it each round to keep your counts accurate. ✗ Not stuffing as you go leads to lumps or gaps when assembling stacked rings; stuff gradually and evenly while you crochet and before closing each ring. ✗ Forgetting to sew base parts in the back loop only will change the intended texture; sew the two base parts together in the back loops of rounds 6 and 11 as directed. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails can cause loose ends and messy joins; carry the yarn neatly where possible and weave in ends securely after finishing each color section.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet a whimsical snail stacking toy that doubles as a soft playset and decorative amigurumi. Youll build a rounded snail body, colorful stackable rings, a spiral roof, and an expressive snail head with movable-looking eyes. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, color changes, and assembly guidance so you can make a tidy finished toy to gift or display.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gray - Alize Cotton Gold 21 (main body and structural pieces)
  • 02
    Green - Alize Cotton Gold 10 (roof and shell accents)
  • 03
    Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 522 (large ring stripes)
  • 04
    Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 149 (middle ring and stripes)
  • 05
    Blue - Alize Cotton Gold 279 (small ring and stripes)
  • 06
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55 (eye highlights and details)
  • 07
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60 (eye centers and door)
  • 08
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83 (window centers and small accents)
  • 09
    Small amounts of each accent color for details and embroidery (no exact weights provided)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3 mm (or according to yarn tension)
  • 02
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— BASE :

Info :

BASE (make 2 parts) Start with gray color

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

FLO (4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 11 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 13 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 14 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 15 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 16-17 :

90 sc (90) cut the yarn, hide a tail.

Info :

Sew two parts of the base together in back loops of rounds 6 and 11. Fill with stuffing as you go. After that start to crochet tail, connecting both parts.

— TAIL :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

10 sc(one part) + 10 sc (second part)(20) continue to work in rounds

Round 2 :

20 sc (20)

Round 3 :

(dec; 8 sc)*2 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc (18)

Round 5 :

(dec; 7 sc)*2 (16)

Round 6 :

16 sc (16)

Round 7 :

(dec; 6 sc)*2 (14)

Round 8 :

14 sc (14)

Round 9 :

(dec; 5 sc)*2 (12)

Round 10 :

12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

(2 sc; dec)*3 (9)

Round 12 :

9 sc (9)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; dec)*3 (6)-fasten off.

Info :

Connect 2 parts with 35 sc, turn and make (dc inc)*35 (70). Make it the same way starting from both sides of the tail and filling with stuffing as you go.

— NECK & HEAD :

Info :

In the end there will be a hole with 20 sc, here we\'ll start to make a neck and then head of a snail.

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

10 sc(one part) + 10 sc (second part)(20) continue to work in rounds

Round 2-5 :

20 inc (20)

Round 6 :

3 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec; 1 sc (20)

Round 7 :

15 sc; 4 hdc; 1 sc (20)

Round 8 :

4 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec (20)

Round 9 :

16 sc; 4 hdc (20)

Round 10 :

6 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec (22*)

Round 11 :

16 sc; 4 hdc (20)

Round 12 :

6 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 dec (22*)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; inc)*10 (30)

Round 14 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 15-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 23 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 24 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 25 :

(1 sc; dec)*6(12)

Round 26 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, sew the hole, hide a tail.

Info :

(*)- + decreases from the beginning of the other round

— POLE :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the pole with the part of the base (in round 11) like in the pictures.

— EYES Part 1 (make 2) :

Info :

Start with black yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sl st (18) - change to yellow color

Round 5 :

BLO (2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 6 :

24 sl st (24) change to white color

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 8-10 :

30 sc (30) fasten off.

— EYES Part 2 (make 2) :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc (30)

Round 7 :

connect with R10 30sc (30)

Round 8-9 :

30 sc (30) fasten off.

— EYES Part 3 (make 2) :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

13 ch, 1slst to form a circle

Round 2 :

12 sc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (8)

Round 4-12 :

8 sc (8)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (12)

Round 14 :

12 sc (12) cut the yarn leave long tail for sewing. Sew as in the pictures.

— LARGE RING :

Info :

Start with light green yarn

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9 :

102 sc (102) change to pink color

Round 10 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 11 :

102 sc (102) change to pink color

Round 12 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 13 :

102 sc (102) change to pink color

Round 14 :

102 sc (102) change to light green color

Round 15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— MIDDLE RING :

Info :

Start with pink yarn

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84) change to blue

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to pink

Round 9 :

90 sc (90) change to blue

Round 10 :

90 sc (90) change to pink

Round 11 :

90 sc (90) change to blue

Round 12 :

90 sc (90) change to pink

Round 13 :

90 sc (90) change to blue

Round 14 :

90 sc (90) change to pink

Round 15 :

90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 19 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 20 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 21 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— SMALL RING :

Info :

Start with blue yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 9 :

78 sc (78) change to light green

Round 10 :

78 sc (78) change to blue

Round 11 :

78 sc (78) change to light green

Round 12 :

78 sc (78) change to blue

Round 13 :

78 sc (78) change to light green

Round 14 :

78 sc (78) change to blue

Round 15 :

78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— WINDOWS :

Info :

WINDOWS (make 3) Start with yellow color

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc (24) change to blue/pink/green color

Round 6 :

FLO 24 sc (24)

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

Sew the windows to the middle ring, small ring and a roof.

— DOOR :

Info :

Start with black color

Round 1 :

7 ch, turn (6)

Round 2 :

5 sc; 3 sc in 1; 5 sc; turn (13)

Round 3 :

1 ch; 5 sc; 3 inc; 5 sc; turn (16)

Round 4 :

1 ch; 5 sc; (1 sc; inc)*3; 5 sc; turn (13) change to light green color

Round 5 :

1 ch; BLO 16 sc; turn (16)

Round 6 :

1 ch; BLO 16 sc (16) cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

Sew the doors to the large ring.

— ROOF :

Info :

Start with green yarn

Row 1 :

6 ch; turn (6)

Row 2 :

5 sc; turn (5)

Row 3 :

BLO 1 ch; 2 sc; inc; 2 sc; turn (6)

Row 4 :

BLO 1 ch; 6 sc; turn (6)

Row 5 :

BLO 1 ch; 3 sc; inc; 2 sc; turn (7)

Row 6 :

BLO 1 ch; 7 sc; turn (7)

Row 7 :

BLO 1 ch; 3 sc; inc; 3 sc; turn (8)

Row 8 :

BLO 1 ch; 8 sc; turn (8)

Row 9 :

BLO 1 ch; 4 sc; inc; 3 sc; turn (9)

Row 10 :

BLO 1 ch; 9 sc; turn (9)

Row 11 :

BLO 1 ch; 4 sc; inc; 4 sc; turn (10)

Row 12 :

BLO 1 ch; 10 sc; turn (10)

Row 13 :

BLO 1 ch; 5 sc; inc; 4 sc; turn (11)

Row 14 :

BLO 1 ch; 11 sc; turn (11)

Row 15 :

BLO 1 ch; 5 sc; inc; 5 sc; turn (12)

Row 16 :

BLO 1 ch; 12 sc; turn (12)

Row 17 :

BLO 1 ch; 6 sc; inc; 5 sc; turn (13)

Row 18 :

BLO 1 ch; 13 sc; turn (13)

Row 19 :

BLO 1 ch; 6 sc; inc; 6 sc; turn (14)

Row 20 :

BLO 1 ch; 14 sc; turn (14)

Row 21 :

BLO 1 ch; 7 sc; inc; 6 sc; turn (15)

Row 22 :

BLO 1 ch; 15 sc; turn (15)

Row 23 :

BLO 1 ch; 7 sc; inc; 7 sc; turn (16)

Row 24 :

BLO 1 ch; 16 sc; turn (16)

Row 25 :

BLO 1 ch; 8 sc; inc; 7 sc; turn (17)

Row 26 :

BLO 1 ch; 17 sc; turn (17)

Row 27 :

BLO 1 ch; 8 sc; inc; 8 sc; turn (18)

Row 28 :

BLO 1 ch; 18 sc; turn (18)

Row 29 :

BLO 1 ch; 9 sc; inc; 8 sc; turn (19)

Row 30 :

BLO 1 ch; 19 sc; turn (19)

Row 31 :

BLO 1 ch; 9 sc; inc; 9 sc; turn (20)

Row 32 :

BLO 1 ch; 20 sc; turn (20)

Row 33 :

BLO 1 ch; 10 sc; inc; 9 sc; turn (21)

Row 34 :

BLO 1 ch; 21 sc; turn (21)

Row 35 :

BLO 1 ch; 10 sc; inc; 10 sc; turn (22)

Row 36 :

BLO 1 ch; 22 sc; turn (22)

Row 37 :

BLO 1 ch; 11 sc; inc; 10 sc; turn (23)

Row 38 :

BLO 1 ch; 23 sc; turn (23)

Row 39 :

BLO 1 ch; 11 sc; inc; 11 sc; turn (24)

Row 40 :

BLO 1 ch; 24 sc; turn (24)

Row 41 :

BLO 1 ch; (3 sc; inc)*6; turn (30)

Row 42 :

BLO 1 ch; 30 sc; turn (30)

Row 43 :

BLO 1 ch; (4 sc; inc)*6; turn (36)

Row 44 :

BLO 1 ch; 36 sc; turn (36)

Row 45 :

BLO 1 ch; (5 sc; inc)*6; turn (42)

Row 46 :

BLO 1 ch; 42 sc; turn (42)

Row 47 :

BLO 1 ch; (6 sc; inc)*6; turn (48)

Row 48 :

BLO 1 ch; 48 sc; turn (48)

Row 49 :

BLO 1 ch; (7 sc; inc)*6; turn (54)

Row 50 :

BLO 1 ch; 54 sc; turn (54)

Row 51 :

BLO 1 ch; (8 sc; inc)*6; turn (60)

Row 52 :

BLO 1 ch; 60 sc; turn (60)

Row 53 :

BLO 1 ch; (9 sc; inc)*6; turn (66)

Row 54 :

BLO 1 ch; 66 sc; turn (66)

Row 55 :

BLO 1 ch; (10 sc; inc)*6; turn (72)

Row 56 :

BLO 1 ch; 72 sc; turn (72)

Row 57 :

BLO 1 ch; (11 sc; inc)*6; turn (78)

Row 58 :

BLO 1 ch; 78 sc; turn (78)

Row 59 :

BLO 1 ch; (12 sc; inc)*6; turn (84)

Row 60 :

BLO 1 ch; 84 sc; turn (84)

Row 61 :

BLO 1 ch; (13 sc; inc)*6; turn (90)

Row 62 :

BLO 1 ch; 90 sc; turn (90) change to light green color and from now on continue to work in rounds

Round 63 :

BLO 1 ch; (13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 64 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 65 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 66 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 67 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 68 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 69 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 70 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 71 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 72 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Round 73-75 :

36 sc (36)

Round 76 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 77-78 :

30 sc (30)

Round 79 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 80-81 :

24 sc (24)

Round 82 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 83 :

18 sc (18)

Round 84 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 85 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, finish, hide a tail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew two parts of the base together in the back loops of rounds 6 and 11, filling with stuffing as you go to create the hollow base.
  • Sew the pole to the base by aligning the pole bottom with the base opening at round 11 and using the long tail to secure it firmly in place.
  • Sew round 22 of each ring to round 1 to form donut-shaped rings, stuff the rings as you go, then stack rings in order (large, middle, small) on the pole.
  • Attach windows and doors to their indicated rings: sew windows to the middle ring, small ring and roof, and sew doors to the large ring using the long tails left for sewing.
  • Attach eyes and roof to the head and shell: sew eyes in place on stalks, embroider pupil detail if desired, and sew the roof (spiral shell) to the top of the large ring assembly. Ensure parts are firmly secured for play.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round so you do not lose your place when working continuous rounds.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly while assembling to avoid lumps and ensure rings stack neatly.
  • 💡Sew base parts together only through the back loops where specified to preserve the textured edge used for assembly.
  • 💡Leave long tails when instructed to make sewing and assembly easier; weave in ends securely after parts are attached.

This playful Snail stacking toy brings color, texture, and soft tactile fun to playrooms and shelves. The pattern includes detailed round-by-round instructions and helpful photos to guide you through each step. Make a set for a gift, playtime, or as a charming handmade keepsake. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished snail stacking toy measures approximately 20-25 cm tall when assembled, depending on your tension and yarn choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect final size and require adjusting hook size; use appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect size changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round, and front/back loop techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, number of color changes, and assembly complexity.