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Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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15-20 Hours Time Needed
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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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About This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting snail stacking toy pattern brings together multiple elements to create a functional piece of art. You'll craft a detailed snail base with expressive eyes and a curled tail, then construct three graduated rings in cheerful colors that stack beautifully on a central pole. The design is topped with a charming roof complete with tiny windows and a door, making it look like a miniature fairy house.

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

Each component is carefully designed to fit together perfectly, creating a stable stacking toy that can withstand playtime while remaining decorative enough for display. The pattern includes detailed instructions for color changes and assembly techniques.

Why You'll Love This Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines practicality with pure imagination! Creating something that serves as both a developmental toy and a stunning decorative piece feels incredibly rewarding. The way the colorful rings stack together brings such satisfaction, and watching the snail character come to life with those adorable eyes and detailed features is pure magic. The architectural elements like the tiny windows and door add such charm that you'll find yourself smiling throughout the entire project. It's one of those patterns where every stitch contributes to something truly special and memorable.

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Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this snail stacking toy pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! For a different look, try working the rings in ombre color gradients instead of stripes – transition from light to dark within each ring for a stunning sunset effect.

You could also add texture by working some rounds in different stitches like puff stitches or bobbles to create a more tactile experience for little hands. I've experimented with adding small jingle bells inside the rings (securely enclosed) to create gentle sounds during stacking.

For a seasonal twist, consider making the roof in autumn colors with small crocheted leaves attached, or go full festive with winter whites and silver accents. The windows and door offer wonderful opportunities too – try different shapes like hearts or stars, or add tiny curtains made from scrap fabric.

If you're making this for older children, you might want to add numbers or letters to each ring for educational value. I've also seen beautiful versions where crafters added appliqué flowers around the rings or created a garden theme with ladybugs and butterflies.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Miscounting stitches in the large circular rings can cause them to wobble or not fit properly on the pole ✗ Not stuffing the rings firmly enough results in floppy, unstable pieces that won't maintain their circular shape ✗ Forgetting to check that the pole diameter matches the ring openings before finishing can create fitting issues ✗ Rushing through color changes in the striped sections often leads to messy transitions and visible yarn tails

Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable snail-shaped stacking toy that doubles as a charming home décor piece! This delightful pattern features three colorful rings that stack onto a central pole, complete with a sweet snail character as the base. The design includes fun details like little windows, a door, and a conical roof that caps off the structure. Perfect for nursery décor or as an interactive toy for little ones, this project combines functionality with whimsy in the most charming way possible.

Advanced 15-20 Hours

Materials Needed for Snail Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3mm
  • 02
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers

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— BASE (make 2 parts) :

Start :

With gray 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 :

(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 :

Start :

With gray yarn

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 :

Start :

With gray yarn. 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 :

Start :

With gray yarn

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) :

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) :

Start :

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) :

Start :

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

Info :

Sew as in the pictures.

— LARGE RING :

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

With black color

Round 1 :

7 ch, turn (6)

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 :

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 the two base parts together using the back loops of rounds 6 and 11, stuffing firmly as you work to create a stable foundation.
  • Attach the tail by connecting both parts of the base with 35 sc, then work double crochet increases around both sides while continuing to stuff.
  • Connect the neck and head portion to the base opening, ensuring the head sits upright and is properly aligned with the snail body.
  • Sew the pole securely to the base at round 11, making sure it stands vertically straight and can support the weight of all three rings.
  • Attach all three eye parts together according to the pattern instructions, then sew the completed eyes to the snail's head for character.
  • Sew each completed ring closed by connecting the final round to the first round, stuffing firmly before closing to maintain the circular shape.
  • Attach windows to the middle ring, small ring, and roof top as decorative elements, and sew the door to the large ring to complete the house theme.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use consistent tension throughout to ensure all rings are the same diameter and will fit properly on the pole
  • 💡Stuff each ring very firmly to help them maintain their circular shape and stack evenly without wobbling
  • 💡Check that the pole fits through each ring before attaching it permanently to the base structure
  • 💡Keep track of color changes in the striped rings by using stitch markers at the beginning of each round
  • 💡Weave in yarn ends as you complete each piece to avoid overwhelming finishing work at the end
  • 💡The pattern uses back loop only (BLO) and front loop only (FLO) techniques frequently, so mark these carefully

This charming snail stacking toy pattern brings together functionality and pure whimsy in one delightful project! Designed with multiple components that work together beautifully, it creates an heirloom-quality piece perfect for nurseries or playrooms. The colorful rings, adorable snail base, and fairy-tale roof details make this pattern truly special. Whether you're crafting for a little one or creating nursery décor, this project will bring smiles for years to come. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the completed stacking toy be?

The finished toy stands approximately 14-16 inches tall when fully assembled with all three rings stacked. The largest ring has a diameter of about 8 inches, making it a substantial and impressive piece perfect for display or play.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern specifies Alize Cotton Gold, you can substitute with any similar weight yarn (DK/light worsted). However, you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and note that the final dimensions will vary. Using thicker yarn will create a larger toy, while thinner yarn produces a smaller version.

How do I ensure the rings stack properly on the pole?

The key is maintaining consistent tension when crocheting the pole and checking that each ring slides over it comfortably before finishing. The pole gradually increases in diameter, so test-fit each ring as you complete it. If a ring is too tight, you may need to slightly adjust your tension or hook size for that piece.

Is this toy safe for young children?

Yes, when properly constructed with secure stitching and firmly attached parts. However, the eyes are stitched rather than using safety eyes, which makes them safer for babies. Always supervise young children during play and regularly inspect the toy for any loose parts or wear.

What's the best way to stuff the rings to keep them circular?

Stuff firmly and evenly as you sew the opening closed, working in small amounts of fiberfill at a time. Pack the stuffing especially well around the edges to maintain the ring shape. Some crafters insert a foam ring or pool noodle section inside for extra structure and stability.