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Stacking Snail Amigurumi Pattern

Stacking Snail Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Stacking Snail Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful stacking snail toy with removable rings and a charming shell roof. You will crochet separate rings, a base with a pole, a snail body with head and eyes, plus small windows and doors for the rings. The instructions include every round and assembly notes so you can follow along precisely.

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

Designed with clear rounds and finished photos for reference, this pattern uses Alize Cotton Gold yarn in multiple colors. It is a versatile project that produces a playful, tactile toy perfect for gifting or display.

Why You'll Love This Stacking Snail Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi techniques with playful, stackable construction that kids adore. I enjoy the color changes and the way the rings stack neatly on the pole to create a little snail home. Sewing the parts together and adding tiny windows and doors brings out my creativity each time. The design is modular so I can make each ring in different colors and mix-and-match styles for fresh looks.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different color palettes; try pastel tones for a nursery-friendly set or bold brights for a playful toddler toy.

You can change the ring sizes by adjusting the number of rounds and increases to create a taller or shorter stack.

I often swap yarn to a sport or bulky weight to make mini or jumbo versions — just adjust the hook and stuffing to match.

Try adding small felt decorations, embroidered numbers, or sewn-on patches to each ring for learning play options.

For a washable toy, use cotton yarn and secure all ends well before gifting or frequent use.

I sometimes add a small bell or rattle inside the bottom ring for sound stimulation — ensure it is secured and child-safe.

If you want the rings to stay put, stitch them discreetly to the pole through the top loop of each ring to prevent sliding.

Experiment with different eye sizes or embroidered expressions to change the snail's personality from sleepy to surprised.

Make matching sets by creating several snails with alternating color schemes to display or gift as a playful collection.

I also enjoy personalizing the door and windows with tiny appliques or initials for a custom touch perfect for presents.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the back loop seam when joining base halves can make the two parts misalign; sew the two base parts together through the back loops of rounds 6 and 11 to keep edges even. ✗ Overstuffing rings causes bulging and difficulty stacking; stuff gradually and evenly, checking fit on the pole as you go for a smooth stack. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends neatly can cause loose tails; leave long tails at each color change and weave them in or use a tapestry needle to hide them before finishing. ✗ Forgetting to count increases or decreases leads to wrong stitch counts later; count stitches at the end of every round, especially after rounds with multiple increases or decreases.

Stacking Snail Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful stacking snail toy that doubles as a cuddly amigurumi and a fun stacking game. This pattern walks you through each round, color change and assembly step so you can create a colorful snail house stack. Perfect for handmade gifts, nursery decor or a cheerful toy to brighten your day.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Stacking Snail Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gray - Alize Cotton Gold 21 (body/base/pole) - small amounts for body and details
  • 02
    Green - Alize Cotton Gold 10 (roof) - small amount
  • 03
    Light green - Alize Cotton Gold 522 (large ring accents) - small amount
  • 04
    Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 149 (middle ring) - small amount
  • 05
    Blue - Alize Cotton Gold 279 (small ring and stripes) - small amount
  • 06
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55 (eye whites) - small amount
  • 07
    Black - Alize Cotton Gold 60 (eye pupils, door) - small amount
  • 08
    Yellow - Alize Cotton Gold 83 (window centers) - small amount

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Stitch markers (recommended)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)
  • 07
    Yarn needle for finishing

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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.

Infos :

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.

Infos :

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.

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.

— NECK & HEAD :

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.

Info :

Sew the pole with the part of the base (in round 11) like in the pictures.

— EYES (Part 1) (make 2) :

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) :

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) :

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 :

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 :

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) Sew round 20 with round1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— SMALL RING :

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

— WINDOWS (make 3) :

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 :

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 :

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 through the back loops of rounds 6 and 11, filling with stuffing as you go to form the hollow base.
  • Connect the two tail parts and the base by crocheting across with 35 sc and continuing the shaping so the tail joins smoothly to the base and head.
  • Sew the pole into the base by aligning the pole base with round 11 of the base and secure with the long tail left from round 46 of the pole.
  • Sew windows to the middle ring, small ring and roof using the long tails left, and sew doors to the large ring.
  • Attach eye parts (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3) together and sew eye stalks to the head; embroider pupil highlights and mouth details.
  • Sew the roof to the large ring and stack rings on the pole in order (large, middle, small) securing with a small stitch if desired to keep the set together.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds to keep track of increases and decreases for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff each ring and body section gradually and evenly to maintain shape; overstuffing can distort the stack and seams.
  • 💡Leave long tails when fastening off for sewing pieces together and use a tapestry needle to secure and hide ends neatly.

Create a joyful Stacking Snail for play or decor with bright, friendly colors and thoughtful details. This modular design lets you mix colors and swap rings for new looks every time. Handmade toys bring smiles and become cherished keepsakes—have fun making yours! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Size depends on yarn tension and hook; with Alize Cotton Gold and 3mm hook the finished snail stack is approximately 20-25 cm tall including the pole and roof, but this may vary.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final dimensions will change; adjust hook size and stuffing accordingly to keep the rings stacking properly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques, working in rounds, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, color changes and assembly pace.