Sis the Snake

     This is Sis, the friendly little snake. He likes to coil (since snakes don't cuddle =>), and loves making friends.




Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     blue worsted weight yarn
     white worsted weight yarn
     yarn to stitch eyes
     scissors
     stuffing material
     yarn needle

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:
     --- You could use safety eyes or buttons rather than sewing eyes onto the Snakes face.




~Pattern~

Snake Body:
     Using the blue yarn, ch 3.
     Row 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each ch across - 3sts
     Row 2: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st, 2sc in last st - 5sts
     Row 3: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts, 2sc in last st - 7sts
     Row 4: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first, 1sc in next 5sts, 2sc in last st - 9sts
     Row 5: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 7sts, 2sc in last st - 11sts
     Rows 6-10: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 11sts
     Row 11: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 7sts, sc2tog - 9sts
     Row 12: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sts, sc2tog - 7sts
     Row 13: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts, sc2tog - 5sts
     Rows 14-81: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 5sts
     Row 82: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next st, sc2tog - 3sts
     Row 83: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 3sts
     Row 84: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in last st - 2sts
     Row 85: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 2sts
     Row 86: ch 1, turn; sc2tog - 1sts
     Fasten off.

Snake Belly:
     Using the white yarn, ch 3.
     Row 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each ch across - 3sts 
     Row 2: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st, 2sc in last st - 5sts
     Row 3: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts, 2sc in last st - 7sts
     Row 4: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts, 2sc in last st - 9sts
     Row 5: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 7sts, 2sc in last st - 11sts
     Rows 6-10: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 11sts
     Row 11: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 7sts, sc2tog - 9sts
     Row 12: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sts, sc2tog - 7sts
     Row 13: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts, sc2tog - 5sts
     Rows 14-81: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 5sts
     Row 82: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next st, sc2tog - 3sts
     Row 83: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 3sts
     Row 84: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in last st - 2sts
     Row 85: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 2sts
     Row 86: ch 1, turn; sc2tog - 1sts
     Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing:
     Using blue yarn, sew the two halves of the Snake together.
     As you work, stuff the Snake. Firmly and slightly over stuff the Head portion; lightly stuff the rest.
     Stitch eyes onto the Snake's face.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.



  
     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.