Crochet Snake Plant | Free Pattern

Growing from this free crochet snake plant amigurumi pattern are all the warm wonders of sunny summertime—strong leaves stretching towards the sweltering sky, reptiles lounging on sun-warmed stones, and the green hues of flora and fauna alike flourishing beneath the surplus of sunshine.

While you soak in the rays alongside some leafy greenery, there’s no better way to celebrate the sunniest season than with this free crochet snake plant amigurumi pattern!

So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Snake Plant Cutie, part 1 of 3 in the Plant Cuties collection!

Pattern Information | Free Crochet Snake Plant Amigurumi

This free crochet snake plant amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate to advanced, depending on your color version of choice.

The finished dimensions are 7 inches (height) by 3.25 inches (width) by 3.25 inches (depth).*

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

*Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: 18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches.

Supplies:

• Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Medium (4) weight yarn in 6 colors:
  • Yarn A – dark green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Medium Thyme)
  • Yarn B – medium green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Tea Leaf)
  • Yarn C – light green (example uses Big Twist Value: Slime)
  • Yarn D – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
  • Yarn E – blue (example uses Big Twist Value: Denim Blue)
  • Yarn F – beige (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Buff)
• 10mm black safety eyes (x2)
• Black embroidery floss
• Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink)
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Alternate Yarn Supplies:

Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo):

• Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors:
  • Yarn A – dark green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Medium Thyme)
  • Yarn C – light green (example uses Big Twist Value: Slime)
  • Yarn D – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
  • Yarn E – orange (example uses Caron One Pound: Faded Brick)
• Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Baby Pink)

Terminology:

This free crochet snake plant amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology:

• st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
• ch = chain stitch
• ch-sp = chain space
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only

Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.

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Special Stitch Instructions

Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.

You can also watch our amigurumi techniques video tutorial for all of our tips and tricks for improving your project!

This free crochet snake plant amigurumi pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:

• Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
• Invisible Decrease
• Joining Rounds
• Changing Colors Mid-Round

This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.

Changing Colors Mid-Round:

This free crochet snake plant amigurumi pattern uses an optional mid-round color changing technique, as seen below, to create its inner leaf color variation.

This pattern may also be worked without the color changes for an easier alternative, as seen on the left in the cover photo.

Choose whichever design works best for you!

This color changing method begins in the stitch immediately before the stitch that you want to be a different color.

Begin this stitch as normal by inserting into the next stitch, yarning under, and pulling through.

Just before the very last pull-through of the stitch, drop your current color and instead grab the new color you want to change to.

Yarn over this new color and pull through all of the loops remaining on your hook to complete your stitch.

This free crochet snake plant pattern specifically will often be changing colors after each stitch.

When this is the case, repeat these steps immediately on the next stitch, but this time switching back to your first color.

After dropping each color, work your next stitch over top of the yarn that you have just dropped!

In other words, when inserting your hook into the next stitch, make sure that the color that you’ve just dropped is laying on top of the stitch that you are inserting into, so that your new stitch is worked over top of the strand.

For best results, take care to lock each previous color underneath your current stitch before picking it back up for your next color change!

Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Snake Plant Amigurumi

Crochet Snake Plant Leaves – Changing Colors (Optional):

This free crochet snake plant tutorial will be using a mid-round color changing technique to add stripes to the inner leaf, as seen on the right in the image below.

If you are following along with the striped version, be sure to familiarize yourself with the tutorial above for changing colors mid-round, then follow the special instructions outlined below.

However, for an easier alternative, you may also work the first two rows of each leaf in only one color, creating a more simple design with more contrast.

For the solid version, as seen on the left below, simply follow rows 1 to 2 of each leaf as written, unchanged.

For the striped version of the large leaf, begin in yarn A (dark green). Your chain and first stitch will be in yarn A.

Then, alternate between yarn A and yarn B (medium green) as you work into each chain across.

However, do not change colors when working multiple stitches into the same chain! You will end the first side of the leaf with two stitches in yarn A.

Next, reverse the same sequence on the other side of your chain stitches, mirroring the colors worked on the first side.

As with the first side of the leaf, you will both begin and end with yarn A.

Then, simply work row 2 so that all new stitches match the color of the stitch that you are working into from row 1.

For the striped version of the medium leaf, follow the same method as before, with the exception that you will be starting with yarn B (medium green) instead.

The last stitches on the first side of the leaf will still end in yarn A, and the second side will also still begin with yarn A, just like the large leaf.

Crochet Snake Plant – Large Leaf:

With yarn A (dark green), chain 17.

Row 1: beginning in 3rd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 5 sts, 1hdc into each of next 5 sts, 1sc into each of next 4 sts, 2sc into next st, working into other side of ch sts, 1sc into each of next 5 sts, 1hdc into each of next 5 sts, 1dc into each of next 5 sts, ch 2, turn (31).

Row 2: 1dc into each of next 13 sts, 1hdc into next st, 1sc into next st, (1hdc, ch 1, 1dc, ch 1, 1hdc) into next st, 1sc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1dc into each of next 13 sts, turn (35).

Fasten off yarn A and weave in tails. If you’re making the striped version of the leaf, fasten off and weave in yarn B, as well.

Join yarn C (light green) by inserting your hook into the first stitch of your next row. Yarn over and pull up a loop of yarn C, then chain 1.

Row 3: 1sc into each of next 16 sts, 1sc into next ch-sp, (1sc, ch 2, 1sc) into next st, 1sc into next ch-sp, 1sc into each of next 16 sts (38).

Fasten off yarn C and weave in ends. Set aside for now and continue to the instructions for the crochet snake plant medium leaf below.

Crochet Snake Plant – Medium Leaves:

If you’re making the solid color version of the medium leaf, begin with yarn A (dark green) as before.

However, if you’re making the striped version of the leaf, begin with yarn B (medium green) instead.

With your designated yarn color, chain 14.

Row 1: beginning in 3rd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 4 sts, 1hdc into each of next 4 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st, working into other side of ch sts, 1sc into each of next 4 sts, 1hdc into each of next 4 sts, 1dc into each of next 4 sts, ch 2, turn (25).

Row 2: 1dc into each of next 10 sts, 1hdc into next st, 1sc into next st, (1hdc, ch 1, 1dc, ch 1, 1hdc) into next st, 1sc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1dc into each of next 10 sts, turn (29).

Fasten off all yarn colors and weave in tails.

Join yarn C (light green) by inserting your hook into the first stitch of your next row. Yarn over and pull up a loop of yarn C, then chain 1.

Row 3: 1sc into each of next 13 sts, 1sc into next ch-sp, (1sc, ch 2, 1sc) into next st, 1sc into next ch-sp, 1sc into each of next 13 sts (32).

Fasten off yarn C and weave in ends.

Repeat rows 1 to 3, 1 more time, for a total of 2 medium leaves. Then, continue to the instructions for the crochet snake plant dirt below.

Crochet Snake Plant Dirt:

With yarn D (brown), make a magic ring (or ch 2, work rnd 1 into 2nd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6)

Rnd 2: 2sc into each ch around, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 3: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 4: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).

Rnd 5: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 6: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 6 times, join (36).

Fasten off yarn D and leave a long (~2 ft) tail for sewing.

The crochet snake plant leaves may be attached to the dirt before or after finishing the rest of the pot.

If you would like to attach the leaves before finishing the pot, skip ahead to the instructions for Attaching Leaves, then finish your pot afterwards.

Otherwise, continue to the instructions for your chosen plant pot next.

Crochet Drip Glaze Pot:

Follow the tutorial for the Drip Glaze Pot Cutie companion pattern before continuing to the next steps.

If desired, you may also substitute the drip glaze pot with a Terracotta Pot Cutie—both pot patterns are compatible with all of our Plant Cuties and Flower Cuties!

The terracotta pot pattern, as seen in the photo below, is slightly easier in difficulty than the drip glaze pot and is a great option for crocheters that are not comfortable with mid-round color changing techniques.

The drip glaze pot pattern, however, has a wider base than the Terracotta Pot and is a great option for making your projects less prone to being top-heavy.

Choose whichever pattern works best for you!

Attaching Leaves:

Using a long length of yarn D (brown), sew each of the three leaves around the top surface of your dirt.

For an exact match to the example crochet snake plant, use the image below as reference for your leaf placements.

The large leaf can be sewn between rounds 2 and 3 of the dirt, circling around the entire circumference of the round.

The medium leaves can both be sewn between rounds 4 and 5, each around half of the circumference.

For best results, make sure the same side of each leaf is facing outwards before sewing them onto your dirt.

The example crochet snake plant has the right side of row 3 of each leaf facing outwards.

You may attach each leaf using your own method, or follow the directions below to sew them on using the same method as the example piece.

To attach the large leaf, begin by inserting your needle through the surface of your dirt, one stitch outwards from where you would like your leaf to start.

Leave a beginning tail for tying and exit with your needle, from inside to outside, through the space where you want to begin.

You will be sewing into each double crochet along the bottom edge of the leaf three times, evenly spaced, for a total of twelve times along the full width of the leaf.

With this sequence in mind, insert your needle into the next space along the bottom of your leaf and pull through.

Then, reinsert your needle back into the same space in your dirt as you’ve last exited from, and exit one more stitch over, staying between the same two rounds.

Repeat these steps around the entire circumference of the round and bottom edge of the leaf.

Optionally, for more room to maneuver your needle, you may sew loosely at first, as seen above.

Then, once you’re finished sewing, go back and tighten each strand individually, in the same sequence as you’ve sewn them.

Once the bottom of your leaf is sewn all of the way across, insert your needle into the dirt one last time and exit out of the same space as where your beginning tail is sticking out of.

To finish, knot both ends securely together, trim the tails, and sew in any remaining length through the same hole.

With a new length of yarn D (brown) sew both medium leaves onto your dirt using the same method as before.

Both medium leaves can be sewn using the same length of yarn D, with the end of the one leaf meeting up with the beginning of the other.

Conclusion | Free Crochet Snake Plant Amigurumi

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Snake Plant Cutie pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two companion patterns in the Plant Cuties collection: the Barrel Cactus Cutie (releasing July 4, 2025), and the Succulent Cutie (releasing July 18, 2025)!

You can also explore the Cutie Collections and the Pocket Pets archives for more original and free amigurumi patterns, or our Home Decor Patterns for other homemade household goodies!

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