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Snake

fig. 1: large snake

Find me on www.ravelry.com where my name is „yulivee“ and where I published more patterns.

If you have any questions regarding this pattern or comments on these particular projects, either
contact me on ravelry or send me an e-mail ( soneadelvon@yahoo.de ).

Skill Level: Easy. You need to know how to chain, slip stitch, single crochet in rows, single crochet
decreases, read written instructions.

→ How to read a crochet pattern: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/tip_crochet.html

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Finished Measurements: Small Snake: width 1.6“ (4cm), length 33.5“ (85cm)
Large Snake: width 1.2“ (3cm), length 27.5“ (70cm)
Note: Size depends on your gauge! The larger snake is smaller than the
small snake because I used Aran weight yarn for the small one and DK
weight yarn for the large one. For further information see Notes Section
below.

Gauge: Small Snake: 16sc = 4“ (10cm)

Large Snake: 24sc = 4“ (10cm)

Materials: Small Snake: Aran weight yarn (ONline Linie 258 Tequila, 44% cotton, 12% rayon, 44%
acrylic, 88yds (80m) per 50g), about 88yds (80m) in Color 1 and 88yds
(80m) in Color 2)
Large Snake: DK weight yarn (Schoeller+Stahl Batika, 100% Microfiber, 142yds
(130m) per 50g, about 71yds (65m) in Color 1 and 71yds (65m) in
Color 2)
for both sizes:
- crochet hook that is much smaller than you would normally use as these snakes are
crocheted tightly to prevent the stuffing from showing through
- some yarn for tongue
- safety eyes or yarn for eyes
- polyester stuffing
- tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US terminology):

ch - chain sc2tog - [insert hook through next st, pull

rep - repeat up a loop] 2times, then yarn
sc - single crochet through all three remaining loops
on hook
sl st - slip stitch
st/s - stitch/es

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Notes:
These snakes are worked in two pieces, one for the upper half and one for the lower one which are
sewn together in the end. I sewed mine in whip stitch. Feel free to use any technique you prefer or
crochet both pieces together.
Use any yarn for your snake. The gauge is not important. I added it to give you an idea of the finished
size.
The snakes are worked in single crochet in rows. Therefore finish each row with ch1 and turn your
work for the next row.

The pattern is written for the small snake. Changes for the large snake are given in parentheses. If
there is only one number given, the instructions are for both sizes.
The number before each instruction does not necessarily indicate the row numbers, they indicate the
individual steps.
The instructions in squared brackets […] need to be repeated. The number of repeats follows after the
brackets.

fig. 2: large snake

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Instructions:

Please read the notes section above before you start!

Ch3, using Color 1.

1. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 1sc in each ch = 2sc.
2. 2sc in each sc = 4sc.
3. Sc until end of row.
4. 2sc in first sc, 1sc in each sc until one sc before end, 2sc in last sc = 6sc.
5. Sc until end of row.
6. 2sc in first sc, 1sc in each sc until one sc before end, 2sc in last sc = 8sc.
7. 2sc in first sc, 1sc in each sc until one sc before end, 2sc in last sc = 10sc.
8. For large snake only: 8.1: Sc until end of row.
8.2: 2sc in first sc, 1sc in each sc until one sc before end, 2sc in last
sc = - (12) sc.
9. Work 5 (6) rows in sc.
10. Sc2tog, sc until 2sts before end, sc2tog = 8 (10) sc.
11. Work 1 (2) rows in sc.
12. Sc2tog, sc until 2sts before end, sc2tog = 6 (8) sc.
13. Work 110 (140) rows in sc (or until desired length).
14. For large snake only: 14.1: Sc2tog, sc until 2sts before end, sc2tog = - (6) sc.
14.2: Work 9 rows in sc.
15. Sc2tog, sc until 2sts before end, sc2tog = 4 (4) sc.
16. Work 9 rows in sc.
17. [sc2tog] 2times = 2 (2) sc.
18. Work 7 rows in sc..

Break yarn. Rep steps 1-18 for the second half of the snake, this time using Color 2.

When you are using safety eyes, attach them right now. If you are not using safety eyes, embroider
the eyes.

Sew both pieces together (I sewed the snakes in whip stitch, but you may use any prefered method)
and stuff while you go.

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Tongue:

Ch12.
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 1sl st in each of next 4ch, ch5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, work
1sl st in each of next 4ch, then continue working over the remaining ch from the beginning: 1sl st in
each ch until end.

Break yarn. Sew tongue to mouth.

fig. 3: small snake

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