🐌 Meet Shelby!

Meet Shelby, an adorable little snail created using unusual African Flower motifs! Small in size but bursting with slime.... not personality, Shelby is a fun and rewarding crochet project that's perfect for anyone who loves unique amigurumi. Whether you're making a thoughtful handmade gift, decorating a nursery, brightening your desk, adding him to a pot plant for a joke or adding another character to your crochet collection, Shelby is sure to make you smile.

With clear written instructions, step-by-step photographs and helpful guidance throughout, you'll soon have your own charming little snail.

💛 Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Beautiful African Flower motif construction

• Easy-to-follow written crochet pattern

• Step-by-step colour photographs

• Instant PDF download

• Written in English using US crochet terms

• Perfect for handmade gifts, nursery décor and snail lovers

• Helpful assembly tips throughout

📏 Finished Size

When made using 4-ply cotton yarn, your finished snail measures approximately:

• 3 inches (7 cm) high

• 3 inches (7 cm) from nose to tail

The finished size will vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size and crochet tension. For a larger snail, simply use Double Knit (DK), Aran or Chunky yarn.

⭐ Skill Level

Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.

You'll need a basic knowledge of:

• Magic Ring

• Single Crochet (sc)

• Double Crochet (dc)

• Basic amigurumi assembly

If you're still learning, there are plenty of free online tutorials available, and the pattern includes clear photographs and helpful guidance throughout.

🧶 Materials

You'll need:

• Scheepjes Catona cotton yarn or similar

• 2 mm crochet hook

• Toy stuffing

• 5 mm safety eyes

• Darning needle

• Upholstery needle

A complete materials list is included in the pattern.

📄 Pattern Includes

Your downloadable PDF includes:

• Complete written crochet instructions

• African Flower motif construction

• Step-by-step colour photographs

• Clear assembly guidance

• Helpful crochet tips throughout

The pattern can be viewed on your computer, tablet or mobile device, or printed if you prefer to crochet from paper.

🎁 Perfect For

• Handmade gifts

• Nursery décor

• Desk companions

• Nature lovers

• Snail enthusiasts

• Amigurumi collections

• Stash-busting projects

⚡ Instant Download

Your PDF pattern will be available to download immediately after checkout, so you can start crocheting straight away.

📌 Please Note

• This listing is for a digital PDF crochet pattern only

• No finished snail is included

• Written in English using US crochet terminology

• Due to the nature of digital downloads, refunds cannot be offered once the file has been downloaded

© Copyright

This crochet pattern is for personal use only. It may not be copied, redistributed, translated, shared or resold in any format.

Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities, provided credit is given to the designer.

If you have any questions before or after your purchase, please don't hesitate to get in touch—I'm always happy to help.

Happy Hooking! 🐌🧶