Free Crochet Masterclass: “The Royal Snake” by Darya Polyakova (@plush_ki_toys)
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a small “Royal Snake” using an amigurumi technique. You will need plush yarn and a suitable crochet hook to create this adorable little snake. For the eyes, use toy safety eyes with vertical pupils. You may also add wire inside the toy for extra shaping, if desired.
Materials and Tools:
- Yarn: Himalaya Velvet
- Color #90011 – Black
- Color #90018 – Red
- Color #90001 – White
- Crochet Hook: 3mm
- Toy Safety Eyes: 6mm
- Toy Filling: For stuffing
- Stitch Markers: To track your progress
- Pins: For positioning parts
- Glue: For attaching details
- Needle: For sewing parts together
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- KA – Magic ring (amigurumi circle)
- ch – Chain stitch
- sl st – Slip stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Instructions for the Royal Snake
Black Yarn:
- Round 1: Ch 3, work in the 2nd ch from the hook: inc, 4 sc in the last ch, inc (8 stitches)
- Round 2: 8 sc
- Round 3: (inc, 3 sc) x 2 (10 stitches)
- Round 4: (inc, 4 sc) x 2 (12 stitches)
- Round 5: 12 sc
- Round 6: (dec, 4 sc) x 2 (10 stitches)
White Yarn:
- Round 7-8: 10 sc
(Stuff the head at this point)
Black Yarn:
- Round 9: dec, 3 sc, dec, red: 3 sc (8 stitches)
- Round 10-11: Red: 1 sc, Black: 3 sc, Red: 4 sc (8 stitches)
Red Yarn:
- Round 12-17: 8 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 18: dec, 6 sc (7 stitches)
White Yarn:
- Round 19: 7 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 20: 7 sc
Red Yarn:
- Round 21-26: 7 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 27: dec, 5 sc (6 stitches)
White Yarn:
- Round 28: 6 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 29: 6 sc
Red Yarn:
- Round 30-35: 6 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 36: dec, 4 sc (5 stitches)
White Yarn:
- Round 37: 5 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 38: 5 sc
Red Yarn:
- Round 39-44: 5 sc
Black Yarn:
- Round 45: dec, 3 sc (4 stitches)
White Yarn:
- Round 46: 4 sc
Black Yarn:
47-49. Rounds 47-49: 4 sc
White Yarn:
- Round 50: 4 sc
Black Yarn:
51-52. Rounds 51-52: 4 sc
Closing the Loop
Once you have completed the crochet rounds, close the remaining loops and fasten off the yarn.
Finishing Touches
- Attach the Eyes: Position and secure the safety eyes onto the head.
- Embroider the Whites and Upper Eyelids: Add the finishing touches to the face.
- Your Royal Snake is Ready!: Once you’re finished, don’t forget to tag the author on social media @plush_ki_toys when you share your creation!
