Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Snail

Happy Fall!
I've had this pattern idea in my head for a while and finally got around to making it, and I love how quirky it turned out!

I'd recommend a more intermediate level crocheted to do this due to some things might be a bit more fiddly, but none the less very fun to make.

I think this guy is so unique and quirky which is perfect for halloween and the ruffles at the bottom honestly pull it all together!- I think the ruffles make it look like a ghost! I
I hope you enjoy making him, and as always I'm happy to help if you have any questions!

You honestly can use whatever colors you'd like for this project, so go ahead an have fun! You could even do the snail body in white to make it like a ghost!

• Size H hook (5.00mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• 10mm safety eyes ( optional )

*ABBREVIATIONS*
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

⚠ US TERMINOLOGY
HEAD:
1.) Magic ring 6 sc (6)
2.) Increase in every stitch (12)
3.) Sc 2, sc increase (16)
4.) Sc around (16)
5.) Sc 6, in next stitch sc, chain 4 in same stitch ,sc in second chain and down, crochet in next 6 sc, sc and chain 4 in the same stitch, sc in second chain and down..continue sc until end of round. This is the "tentacle" part of the snail.
6.) Crochet around until you reach first "tentacle" as in the BLO, repeat with the other side. (16)
7.-8.) sc around (16)closed
*insert safety between rows 6 and 7, 3 stitches apart , in the middle of the two tentacles.
9.) Decrease 1, sc, around (12)
*stuff head firmly*
10.) Decrease to 9 stitches (9)
BODY:
* Stuff throughout working on the body, do NOT stuff firmly
11.-28.) sc around (9)
29.) Decrease to 5 (5)
Sew end closed
Yay!

1.) Magic ring 6 (6)
2.) Increase around (12)
3.) Sc 1, increase 1 around (18)
4.) Sc 2, increase 1 around (24)
5.) Sc 3, increase 1 around (30)
6.-9.) Crochet around (30)
10.) Sc 3, decrease 1 around (24)
11.) Sc 2, decrease 1 around (18)
12.) Sc 1, decrease 1 around (12)
13.) Decrease every stitch (6)
Sew closed. Leave a long end!
Sew "wedges" on pumpkin by threading tail through the bottom of the pumpkin and along the side back to the top twice, then pull the yarn tail hard. I made six wedges

STEM:
1.) Magic ring 4
2.-3) sc around (4)
Sew in the middle of the pumpkin

1.) Magic ring 5 (5)
2.) Sc 5 (5)
3.) Sc 1, sc increase around (7)
4.) Sc around (7)
5.) Sc 1, sc increase around (10)
6.) Sc around (10)
7.) Sc 1, sc increase (16)
8.) Sc around (16)
9.) Sc 1, sc increase (24)
10.) Sc In FLO around (24)
11.) Sc 3, sc increase around (30)
Fasten off and sew top "crooked"

PURPLE BAND
1.) Chain 23 ( or whatever lengthy it takes so wrap fully around round 10 )
Sew in ends and sew chain around for 10 of the hat

Bend the snails body around the pumpkin to get an idea of where you'll need to see it, then sew the pumpkin on the lower part of the body, leaving about 1.5 inches for the neck. Then after the pumpkin is secure to the body, bend the neck and sew the pumpkin to it securely.

Sew the witch hat on the top of the head, I made mine a bit slanted. Stuff the hat ( not firmly ) You can always go back and make the top of the hat more crooked.
Sew in all your ends!

You'll be making these around the lower body\stomach of the snail. You will be picking up stitches and adding three double crochets in them to create a ruffle effect. Work around the lower body of the snail.
No worries if it's not perfect, it adds to its quirkiness!

1.) Slip stitch into a sc from the body, chain 2, and dc 2 more in the same stitch. Dc 3 in every stitch, working around the stomach in a circle, till you reach the end, slip stitch

* Pictures will give a good visual reference *

Touch up on any shaping you might want in the hat, and sew in any leftover ends.

And there you have it! A cute little Halloween Pumpkin Snail that is a cute little decoration \ toy with a unique appearance.
I hope you enjoyed making this little guy, and if you have any questions I'd be happy to help!
Enjoy you're fall and have a beautiful day!
~ Freckledfibergirl