Make Ginny — Adorable Crochet Snail Amigurumi Pattern & Step-by-Step Instructions
Meet Ginny, a charming crochet snail amigurumi you can make at home. This pattern guides you through crocheting a coiled shell and a simple, stuffed body to create a whimsical decorative toy or a heartfelt handmade gift. The instructions below include materials, abbreviations and the complete stitch-by-stitch pattern. Finished size will vary with yarn and hook choice; work firmly for best shaping.

Caption: Finished Crochet Snail "Ginny" — a cuddly amigurumi with a spiral shell.
Materials
Cotton yarn (ricorumi)
Crochet hook size: 2,5 mm
Yarn needle
Fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Ch: Chain
Slst: Slip stitch
Dc: Double crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
Notes
This pattern is worked in rounds. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track. Stuff firmly where indicated but keep the bottom flat so the snail can sit. When attaching the shell, you can glue or sew it as you wrap to keep the spiral tight.
Bottom part
Start with the bottom part.
Make a ch 24. Crochet around the ch.
Rnd 1. 22 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 21 sc, inc (48)
Rnd 2. inc, 21 sc, 3 inc, 21 sc, 2 inc (54)
Rnd 3. 1 sc, inc, 21 sc, (1sc,inc)*3, 21 sc, (1sc,inc)*2 (60)
Fasten off.
Head and body
Make a ch 7 and crochet around the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1. 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 4 sc, inc (14)
Rnd 2. inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
Rnd 3. 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1sc,inc)*3, 4 sc, (1sc,inc)*2 (26)
Rnd 4-18. 26 sc (26)
Ch 13 (new beginning of the round, place the stitch marker on next stitch).
Rnd 19. crochet 12 sc along the ch, 1 sc where the ch fondation starts, 26 sc, then on the other side of the ch: 11 sc, 1 inc (52)
Rnd 20. (inc,4sc)*2, 32sc, (4sc,inc)*2 (56)
Rnd 21. (inc,6sc)*2, 28sc, (6sc,inc)*2 (60)
Rnd 22. 60 sc (60)
Stuff.
Rnd 23. take the bottom part and crochet through both sides 60 sc (60)
Before closing the body, continue stuffing lightly (the bottom should remain flat)
Rnd 24. (inc)* (120)
Fasten off.
Shell
Stuff lightly as you go along your work.
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. (inc)* (12)
Rnd 3. (3sc,inc)* (15)
Rnd 4-10. 15 sc (15)
Rnd 11. (4sc,inc)* (18)
Rnd 12-47. 18 sc (18)
Rnd 48. 9sc, 9 dc (18)
Rnd 49. 9sc, 9 dc (18)
Continue with 2 sc, 1 slst.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.
Scroll the shell tightly (glue or sew as you wrap).
Eyes (Make 2)
Ch 6: inc, 4 slst. Fasten off.
Blush (Make 2)
In a MR, crochet 6 sc. 1 slst.
Fasten off.