Crochet Valentine Day Snail Tutorial With Heart Shell

Get ready to hook your way into someone's heart with this delightful Crochet Valentine Day Snail Tutorial! Featuring a charming heart shell, this project is perfect for gifting to your loved ones or adding a touch of whimsy to your decor.

Crochet Valentine Day Snail

Materials:

• Light Pink Yarn (4 or Medium Weight)
• Off-White Yarn (4 or Medium Weight)
• 4 mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Stuffing Material
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Pair of Safety Eyes
• Instagram pattern reference: @animalcrochetstore

Snail Body Instructions:

Start:

Magic circle with pink yarn, chain 6.

Form Circle:

• Close circle, mark last stitch with stitch marker.

Round 2:

• Increase in each stitch; 12 stitches total.

Round 3:

• Single crochet around; maintain 12 stitches.

In Round 4-5:

• Repeat rounds 1-3 two more times; 36 stitches total.

Round 6:

• Single crochet around; maintain 36 stitches.

Round 7:

• Decrease in each stitch; reduce to 18 stitches.

In Round 8-9:

• Single crochet around; stuff the body with filling.

Round 10:

• Decrease in each stitch; reduce to 9 stitches.

Round 11-12:

• Single crochet around; fasten off and close hole.

Heart Shell Instructions:

Start:

• Repeat the body's start with pink yarn for the heart shell.

Formation:

• Follow similar steps, but stop after one repeat; you'll have a smaller rounded shape stuffed and closed similarly to the body.

Attaching the Heart Shell:

Position:

• Place heart shell on the snail's body side.

Secure:

• Sew using single crochets and fasten off neatly.

Creating Tentacles:

Start:

• With off-white yarn, chain 5.

Form:

• Skip last chain, single crochet into the next 2.

Color Change to Pink:

• In the same stitch, make 5 single crochets.

Back to Off-White:

• Single crochet in the next stitch, fasten off, and close.

Repeat:

• Make a second tentacle following the same steps.

Tentacle Placement:

Position:

• Attach each tentacle on the sides of the snail's head.

Finalize:

• Securely fasten and hide yarn ends.

Final Touches:

Eyes:

• Fix safety eyes to the snail's head.

Details:

• Add features like mouth or nose for character.

Completion:

• Your Valentine’s Day-themed snail with a heart-shaped shell is ready to charm!