Crochet snakes offer a surprising amount of personality in a simple winding silhouette. A small change in the head shape, yarn texture or color rhythm can turn the same reptile theme into something sweet, bold or quietly decorative. This collection brings together seventeen distinct designer projects, from tiny crowned characters to long striped companions.
Each idea below points to an original designer or publisher page for the complete project. Read its access and fit notes before choosing yarn. The generated illustrations are color and styling inspiration, not designer photographs or exact predictions of a pattern's finished result; use the linked designer's photographs and instructions for construction.
These projects have not been personally made or tested for this article. Finished dimensions depend on yarn, hook, tension and shaping. Treat long snakes, wired pieces, beads, tongues and detachable eyes as decorative items rather than infant accessories. Avoid neck wrapping, keep long bodies and small parts away from babies, and assess any gift for its intended recipient. Embroidered faces shown here are styling changes and do not certify a finished toy as safe. Pattern availability was checked for this collection; shop and download access can change.
1.) Gradient Snake by Guelph Market
A purple-to-ice-blue gradient gives a simple snake a soft, calm and almost cloudlike character. Brian Kwok's project is a useful starting point when you want the yarn to carry the decoration, since the written body can continue to your preferred length. Keep the color changes gradual if you want an uninterrupted curve, or select a single saturated shade for a stronger outline. Place the finished piece in one loose bend so the taper remains visible instead of disappearing inside a tight pile. The illustration changes the palette, face details and placement; it is not a stitch-for-stitch preview of the designer's example.
Pattern: Gradient Snake by Guelph Market by Brian Kwok / Guelph Market. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; US terms; no account needed to read. Body length is chosen by the maker rather than fixed in the page.
2.) Khuc Cay's Crowned Little Snake
Lavender and cream make this little crowned character feel cheerful without overwhelming its face. Khuc Cay's design has a compact upright shape and decorative belly embroidery, so it suits makers who enjoy finishing details as much as the main crochet. Pick a few related accent shades for those small marks instead of using every color in your stash. A plain tabletop helps the crown read clearly in a photograph or display. The illustration omits the optional beads and changes the embroidery, cheeks and colors. Follow the publisher's original photos for the crown shape and attachment, and check the UK abbreviations before beginning.
Pattern: Khuc Cay's Crowned Little Snake by Khuc Cay, published by Simply Crochet / Simply Yarn. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern in UK terms; approximately 11 cm tall with the specified cotton and hook. Digital magazine access is optional; the web instructions include the crown.
3.) Annemarie Benthem's Striped Snake
Teal and mustard stripes give a slender snake a lively rhythm while keeping the palette controlled. Annemarie Benthem's project includes guidance for multiple colors and also allows the color changes to be omitted, making it appealing if you are deciding between a striped and solid finish. Try placing your yarns together in daylight before starting; similar-value colors can merge when viewed from across a room. Keep the background quiet and leave space inside the coil so each band is easy to see. Our image proposes a different stripe sequence and pose, so consult the designer's photographs for the actual silhouette and finishing.
Pattern: Annemarie Benthem's Striped Snake by Annemarie Benthem. Access and fit: Free English PDF listed as a Ravelry download; an account/sign-in may be required to download. US terms; sport cotton and 2.5 mm hook specified. Dutch version is a separate Etsy route.
4.) Ying the Green Tree Viper
Lime green, yellow and a restrained pale accent make a botanical-looking snake that stands out against terracotta or stone. Ying is inspired by a green tree viper, and the designer's broader head gives this project a different character from the round cartoon snakes elsewhere in the collection. Use a branch as a photographic prop rather than assuming the finished piece will support itself in that position. The pattern lists optional wire, which changes how a piece can be posed and handled. Our branch setting, eye treatment and exact markings are illustrative choices; compare the original images before choosing this more distinctive head shape.
Pattern: Ying the Green Tree Viper by Koalamea Crafts. Access and fit: Paid PDF through the designer's Ravelry listing; purchase/account access may be needed. English, UK terms; approximately 62 cm from tongue tip to tail tip, head about 7 cm wide. Optional craft wire is listed.
5.) StringyDingDing's Cartoon Coil
A plump green coil and a tiny contrasting tongue create an instantly readable cartoon character. StringyDingDing offers differently colored versions within the same project, so choose the look that appeals to you without treating each colorway as a separate pattern. The larger head is the focal point: keep the face simple and use an uncluttered setting to let that expression work. Firm, even stuffing helps a rounded silhouette look deliberate, but follow the designer's shaping instructions rather than the illustration's proportions. Our example changes the eyes, coil spacing and green shade. The linked page is the construction reference for both included versions.
Pattern: StringyDingDing's Cartoon Coil by StringyDingDing. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern in US terms; medium-weight yarn and 4 mm hook listed. Optional PDF access is associated with the designer's paid membership. Green and red versions belong to this one project and count once.
6.) Stella's Detailed Cotton Snake
Sage and deep teal make a refined palette for a snake with a more defined head. Stella's project combines a continuous head-and-body foundation with additional sewn details and embroidered markings, so it is worth reading the whole assembly section before starting. Lay out the small components before attaching them and compare their positions from more than one angle. This is a better choice for someone who enjoys careful finishing than for someone seeking a completely seamless project. The image uses its own marking arrangement and relaxed pose; it should not be read as an exact representation of the designer's layered head construction.
Pattern: Stella's Detailed Cotton Snake by Stella Taubenheim / Stella's Yarn Universe. Access and fit: Free complete web instructions and video; optional paid PDF on the designer's shops. US terms; about 40 cm long with the indicated yarn and hook. Nose, head layer and tongue are sewn on.
7.) Mersadie Sheppard's Big-Grin Snake
Mustard yellow and a playful grin make this snake an expressive character for a bright display. Mersadie Sheppard's listing points to a complete snake project with photographic guidance and a substantial yarn allowance, so check the downloaded file before estimating the finished scale. Keep the mouth decoration neat and restrained if you want the face to stay friendly rather than busy. A cream rug or plain fabric backdrop will separate the warm body from its surroundings. Our illustration substitutes an embroidered face and invents the exact smile, pose and proportions; those decorative choices are not guaranteed by the linked pattern's instructions.
Pattern: Mersadie Sheppard's Big-Grin Snake by Mersadie Sheppard. Access and fit: Free PDF listed as a Ravelry download; sign-in may be required. English, US terms; aran yarn and 5 mm hook listed. No finished dimension is specified in the retrieved listing.
8.) Severus in a Single Warm Shade
Copper or rust gives a long snake a surprisingly elegant appearance, particularly against darker timber. Whitney Lemme's Severus focuses on the animal's shape, allowing a maker to decide how colorful the surface should become. A single shade is a sensible way to appreciate that outline without planning additional colorwork, especially because the designer explicitly excludes color-change instructions. Arrange the body in a broad S so the head and taper stay separate. The illustration proposes a rust palette and a quiet tabletop setting; it does not add a promised striped option or reproduce the original sample exactly. Check the stated length against your available display space.
Pattern: Severus in a Single Warm Shade by Whitney Lemme. Access and fit: Paid English PDF on Ravelry; purchase/account access may be required. US terms; listed length 32 inches. The designer explicitly supplies shaping only, without instructions for color changes.
9.) Loki in Woodland Variegated Yarn
Moss and cream variegation can give a small snake a woodland mood without requiring separate bands. Loki's approachable shape works well with a simple scene, such as a smooth stone and a little greenery, where the winding body remains the main subject. Read the material notes carefully before choosing yarn because the website and listing use different weight descriptions. A short swatch will show whether your chosen variegation creates small flecks or larger patches. Our outdoor setting, eye treatment and exact color pooling are styling ideas. The original pattern photographs determine the construction, and optional wire should be considered separately from the attractive photographed pose.
Pattern: Loki in Woodland Variegated Yarn by Lindsey Roe / Off the Beaten Hook. Access and fit: Paid English PDF through Ravelry; purchase/account access may be required. Designer also advertises a free website version and video. US terms; about 21.5 inches long. Optional shaping wire listed; website DK yarn description differs from Ravelry's worsted field, so confirm the PDF's materials.
10.) Laura Sillar's Fine Cotton Snake
Dusty rose and cream bring a softer, less expected mood to a finely stitched snake. Laura Sillar's project is suited to makers who like a smooth cotton surface and photographic support for the shaping. Fine yarn makes the individual stitches small, so good lighting and a comfortable working pace matter more than rushing toward a finished length. Choose contrasting bands sparingly if you want the face to remain subtle. The illustration changes the colors, markings, eyes and loose tabletop wave, rather than presenting a replica of the designer's sample. Use the linked photographs to judge the head profile and overall proportions before selecting materials.
Pattern: Laura Sillar's Fine Cotton Snake by Laura Sillar / Happyamigurumi. Access and fit: Free English PDF listed as a Ravelry download; sign-in may be required. Fingering cotton is listed; designer notes a 2 mm hook in the example and testing with 2–3.5 mm hooks. No single finished measurement stated.
11.) Yarn Society's Simon
Leaf green and pale yellow create a classic reptile palette with a warm, friendly finish. Yarn Society's Simon has a clear head-and-coil presence that works particularly well against a plain ceramic surface. Plan the belly contrast before beginning, and use the original assembly photographs to keep the contrasting area positioned as intended. The complete PDF offers a more dependable reference here than an intermittently accessible web page. Our image adjusts the coil spacing, shade and facial details and is not a substitute for those photographs. This Simon is a separate designer project from DIY Fluffies' Simon, which appears later in the collection.
Pattern: Yarn Society's Simon by Yarn Society. Access and fit: Free complete 10-page original publisher PDF; no account needed for the verified direct file. US terms; worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook, approximately 19 inches long. The website page was intermittently inaccessible, so the link goes directly to the verified PDF.
12.) Oombawka's Rainbow Snake
A flowing rainbow is especially effective on a snake because the long body gives each color room to develop. Rhondda Mol's project includes two sizes, making it useful when you like the same cheerful idea at a different scale. Those size options belong to one pattern and are counted once here. Choose a yarn with color transitions you enjoy, then consider how much of the sequence will appear in the smaller version. Our illustration shows a pastel interpretation arranged on a white bench; its color order and exact length are invented. Refer to the designer's gauge, dimensions and photographs when deciding which version suits your project.
Pattern: Oombawka's Rainbow Snake by Rhondda Mol / Oombawka Design Crochet. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern, US terms; two size options within one project: about 33 or 13 inches long, plus approximately 1 inch for the tongue. Print/save guidance and optional PDF links are provided.
13.) Lion Brand's Sssandy
Sky blue and mint make a light, fresh combination for a deliberately spiraled snake. Sssandy is a compact option if you enjoy a shaped curve rather than relying entirely on how a long straight body is arranged afterward. Inspect the original photograph and shaping notes before deciding whether that spiral is the finish you want. The older yarn named in the file may need a suitable substitute, so consider fiber, thickness and stitch density together. Our illustration uses a different stripe balance and embroidered eyes; it is styling inspiration rather than a precise preview. The verified publisher PDF supplies the complete project and its original materials.
Pattern: Lion Brand's Sssandy by Lion Brand Yarn. Access and fit: Free complete original publisher PDF, pattern 80897; no account needed for this verified direct file. US terms; one size about 20 inches/51 cm. Product-page download can show an email/pass screen; direct PDF avoids that route. Original Vanna's Choice Baby yarn may need substitution.
14.) Hissy by The Perfect Knot
A red, coral and pink palette gives a small snake a lively personality without repeating a full rainbow. Hissy is a separate project from the other long snakes here, with a modest listed yarn allowance that may appeal when choosing among leftover skeins. Check the complete file before substituting several different yarns, since matching thickness matters as much as coordinating colors. Keep the body visible in a relaxed curve so the changing shades do not merge into one dense ball. The illustration invents the stripe placement, eyes and terracotta backdrop. Follow Michelle Quistorff's original photographs and finishing guidance for the pattern's actual proportions.
Pattern: Hissy by The Perfect Knot by The Perfect Knot – Michelle Quistorff. Access and fit: Free English PDF listed as a Ravelry download; sign-in may be required. One size; aran yarn with 4 mm hook and a listed allowance of 50–100 yards. Exact length not specified in the retrieved listing.
15.) DIY Fluffies' Upright Simon
A rich green body with a warm orange underside makes this upright little snake easy to recognize. DIY Fluffies' Simon has its own designer identity and proportions, distinct from Yarn Society's similarly named project. The stated measurement is height, so avoid comparing it directly with a pattern that lists a snake's uncoiled length. Use smooth cotton if you want the sculpted head and neat surface to remain prominent. Our illustration changes the green, face details and surrounding props; the linked photographs are the guide to the actual shape. The designer's yarn-substitution suggestions also make it worth checking scale before committing to a larger version.
Pattern: DIY Fluffies' Upright Simon by Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies. Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; optional paid PDF/book route. US stitch abbreviations; sport cotton and 2.5 mm hook give approximately 15 cm/6 inches in height, not total body length. Different yarns change the scale.
16.) AmysGurumis' Long No-Sew Snake
Broad lilac and cream bands can make a long snake feel graphic and soft at the same time. AmysGurumis advertises a no-sew construction and includes a separate learning booklet, an appealing combination for someone who wants support while working a large repeated form. Resolve the listing's conflicting yarn descriptions before buying materials rather than assuming the suggested hook suits every yarn. Lay the finished piece in generous curves so its size is clear without wrapping it around anyone. Our illustration changes the colors and embroidered face. The current designer listing is paid, and its original photos should be checked before expecting the pictured proportions.
Pattern: AmysGurumis' Long No-Sew Snake by AmysGurumis. Access and fit: Paid English PDF on Ravelry, despite an older search snippet calling it free; purchase/account access may be required. US terms; about 55 inches stated. Listing fields say Bernat Blanket/super bulky, while prose says worsted with 6.5 mm hook: confirm intended yarn with the designer before substituting. Includes separate learning booklet.
17.) Carrey Reynolds' Curly Slinky
A softly variegated turquoise and violet yarn brings movement to a curly snake even while it sits still. Carrey Reynolds' Slinky is described as needing little stuffing, so consider it when you want a different feel from a heavily filled cylindrical toy. Let the curl remain relaxed in your display instead of forcing a rigid upright pose. A pale wooden surface gives the changing colors room to show. The illustration is a loose interpretation of the curly body, with its own face, thickness and palette; it does not predict the exact curl tension. Check the designer's photos and complete file before choosing a different yarn weight.
Pattern: Carrey Reynolds' Curly Slinky by Carrey Reynolds / Mixed Kreations Designs. Access and fit: Free English PDF listed as a Ravelry download; sign-in may be required. US terms; approximately 20–22 inches following the pattern, with minimal sewing and stuffing. Designer lists 3.75 and 4 mm hook options.
Conclusion
Choose the snake by its construction and finished scale first, then build a palette around it. Smooth cotton highlights a shaped head or embroidered marking, while thicker yarn creates a softer, larger silhouette. Keep the designer's recommended proportions in mind when substituting materials, and compare the original photographs before committing to a project. Whether you prefer a tiny crowned character, a quiet two-color coil or an exuberant striped companion, these separate patterns give you a clear starting point for a snake with its own handmade personality.
