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Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 colourful, stackable snail toy composed of a crocheted snail body, spiral roof and three stackable rings. It uses simple amigurumi shaping techniques, color changes and working in the round to form playful, sturdy pieces. You will enjoy sewing the parts together and customizing the colors to make a unique toy.

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

The instructions are written round-by-round with photo references for assembly and placement. Perfect for gift-making and developing intermediate crochet skills.

Why You'll Love This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful shapes and bright colors into a toy that's both decorative and fun to play with. I enjoy the challenge of creating several coordinated pieces that stack neatly and look great together. The pattern allows me to experiment with color changes and small surface details like windows and doors. Sewing the parts together and seeing the snail come to life is one of my favorite finishing steps.

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 easily this pattern adapts to different color palettes — try soft pastels for a nursery version or bright primary colors for a playroom-friendly toy.

If you want a larger snail, I change to a thicker yarn and larger hook for a chunkier feel; conversely use fingering weight yarn for mini keychain versions.

I often replace embroidered eyes with safety eyes for faster assembly, or embroider pupils for a baby-safe option.

Try adding felt accents for the windows and door instead of crocheted ones if you want crisp shapes and faster finishing.

I sometimes add removable tiny props — like a little crocheted flower or scarf — to give the snail extra personality.

To make the rings firmer, I insert a thin cardboard disc between layers before closing, or add extra stuffing to adjust stability.

If you want a themed set, pick a single color family for all rings and change only the roof and windows for a coordinated look.

I recommend experimenting with texture by substituting some rounds with HDC or DC where the pattern is open to variation, to create playful stripes or ridges.

I like to embroider a tiny name or initial on the base for personalized gifts — use a contrasting color and neat backstitching.

For extra durability if the toy will be well-loved, use a slightly tighter tension and check your joins carefully, reinforcing seams with an extra pass of whipstitch if needed.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers during rounds with many repeats can cause lost stitch counts; use a marker at the start of each round and when needed to keep track of pattern repeats. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go makes shaping difficult and lumpy; add stuffing gradually and evenly while you crochet to maintain smooth, consistent form. ✗ Changing color without securing ends can create loose joins and gaps; carry colors neatly or weave ends in immediately and ensure color changes are tightened. ✗ Ignoring back loop/ front loop instructions will change the texture unexpectedly; follow BLO and FLO notes exactly to achieve the intended ridged look.

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming snail stacking toy for kids or as a decorative piece with this friendly crochet pattern. You will crochet a soft snail body, spiral shell pieces, rings, windows, doors and a playful roof. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, color-change notes and simple assembly steps so you can build a delightful stacking toy your family will adore.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gray - Alize Cotton Gold 21
  • 02
    Green - Alize Cotton Gold 10
  • 03
    Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 522
  • 04
    Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 149
  • 05
    Blue - Alize Cotton Gold 279
  • 06
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55
  • 07
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60
  • 08
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers (optional)

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— Base :

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 :

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.

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 :

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) :

Start :

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) :

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) :

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 :

Start :

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 :

Start :

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 :

Start :

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 (make 3) :

Start :

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 :

Start :

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 :

Start :

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 and fill with stuffing as you go to create the hollow base.
  • Sew the pole to the base using the long tail left from round 46, aligning and sewing the pole to the base at round 11 on the base.
  • Sew the rings and windows in place: attach the windows to the middle and small ring, and sew the doors to the large ring following photos for placement.
  • Attach the roof to the top small ring and sew the spiral shell to the top of the pole; position and sew eyes and head to the neck as shown in pictures.
  • Embroider facial details and secure all parts with strong whipstitching, hiding tails inside the toy for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of rounds and repeats, especially during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff pieces as you go to ensure even shape and to avoid overstuffing which can distort the form.
  • 💡Follow BLO and FLO instructions precisely where indicated to achieve the ribbed and flat textures shown in the photos.
  • 💡Leave long tails where directed for sewing pieces together and weave ends securely after assembly.

This sweet snail stacking toy will brighten any nursery or play corner and is perfect for gifting or display. Handmade details like tiny windows, doors and a curl roof give it whimsical personality. Customize colorways to create your own unique stacking snail. 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished stacking snail measures roughly medium size depending on yarn and tension; using the recommended 3 mm hook and the listed yarns produces a toy similar to the photos.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust stuffing and assembly accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with working in the round, increases, decreases, BLO/FLO and basic sewing of amigurumi parts.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters will finish this multi-piece project in 12-15 hours, depending on experience level, color changes and assembly speed.