Lunar New Year Lantern Snake

Welcome the Year of the Snake by making this cute creature. This lantern snake makes a great hanging ornament for your room during Lunar New Year. This crochet pattern includes steps to make a snake in a festive outfit and its lantern basket. In the “References” section, you’ll find tips and introductions for the crochet techniques used in the pattern. Difficulty Level: adventurous beginner – intermediate Crochet Stitches used in the pattern: - Magic Circle - Slip Stitch - Chain Stitch - Single Crochet Stitch - Double Crochet Stitch - Increase - Decrease - Crochet into the back loop only - Crochet into the front loop only The PDF is written in English, and it includes: - A list of recommended materials and tools - A written pattern (in US terms) - Guiding images - References: - How to make an invisible single crochet decrease - How to change colors in single crochet - How to close the top The size depends on the yarn weight and the crochet hook size. As a reference, using the recommended materials and tools, the snake will be approximately 3.75” tall and 1.75” wide (not including the basket). The lantern basket is approximately 2.75” in diameter.