This little snake is cute, bright, and tough. I used Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn so that the snake could stand up to weathering. It is incredibly easy to customize the length to whatever you are choosing to yarn bomb; just crochet more or less rows on the body and pre-measure your intended yarn bomb target.
I was inspired to create this yarn bomb by another, ancient yarn bomb heart I found in the woods. I loved finding this little piece of crocheted art and thought it was beautiful how the lichen had grown all around it. I chose to place my snake just under this heart to leave my own legacy behind. I hope others find it and experience the joy I did when I saw the heart, deep in the woods on a walk.
I designed this to be a yarn bomb, however the little snake turned out adorable on its own! For those that want to keep or gift their crocheted makes, rather than setting them free in the wild, there is always the option of not sewing yours to a tree or lamppost.
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DESCRIPTION
This slithery little snake can be used to yarn bomb your neighborhood or as a toy or decoration in your home. The snake’s tail and body are crocheted in the round, but are not stuffed and instead left flat. I created a snake that is ~18 inches long, but you may easily customize this length to suit your needs. The head and eyes are stuffed, making the head pop out from the body and giving it a cute cartoon look.
MATERIALS
- Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn: Uses less than 1 skein each in a main color and contrasting color, plus a small amount of white yarn for eyes (Weight: 5/chunky – 8.8 oz, 317 yds)
- Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Polyester fiber fill
ABBREVIATIONS
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- hdc: half-double crochet
- hdc2tog: half-double crochet two stitches together
- p: picot stitch
DIRECTIONS
TAIL
This piece is worked in the round with no joining. The tail and body will be crocheted in the round, but will not be stuffed and will remain flat. Begin with main color.
Magic Circle
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BODY
Switch to contrasting color. Create stripes by randomly changing between the two colors.
HEAD
Switch back to main color.
Stuff head firmly with fiber fill.
Cinch closed, fasten off and weave in ends.
EYES (MAKE 2)
This piece is worked in the round with no joining. Switch to white yarn.
Magic Circle
Stuff firmly with fiber fill and cinch closed. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
FORKED TONGUE
Switch to contrasting color.
Chain 5. Make two p next to each other in last chain. sl st back down the four chains. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Tightly sew the tongue to the middle of the head, where you cinched it closed. Sew the eyes next to each other, just above the tongue.
Grab your finishing needle, main color of yarn, and some scissors and head to your yarn bomb destination to attach your little snake and show the world your yarn bomb!
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