Matchbox Pet Snail

This pattern is for a small low-sew snail and a leaf for it to eat! The pattern also includes printable templates to enable you to make the matchbox and name card, making it an ideal gift, stocking filler or craft fair item. This project is low-sew - you only have to sew the seam on the body closed and fasten the shell into a rolled position (this process is explained with photos). If you choose to make the snail without the box, this design also works well in thicker blanket yarns. The pattern is written in English using American crochet terms and contains loads of photos to help you every step of the way. **You will need:** Yarn of your choice. I used dk weight yarn (equivalent to light worsted, weight 3) and my finished snail measures approximately 7cm long and 5.5cm tall. Using a thicker yarn than this may result in your pet snail not fitting inside the accompanying box. **You will need the following colours:** * Head & body colour - I used light grey (approx. 10m). * Shell colour 1 - I used dark brown (approx. 7.5m). * Shell colour 2 - I used light brown (approx. 6m). * Leaf colour 2 - I used green (approx. 5m). Please note - The amount of yarn used will vary according to yarn weight, hook size and stitch tension so these measurements are only a rough guide. The pattern refers to the colours that I used, however these can be substituted for colours of your choice. **You will also need:** * A suitable size hook for the yarn you have chosen - I used a 4mm hook. * A pair of 6mm black safety eyes. * A small amount of toy stuffing. * Some finer yarn or thread for adding the details to the face and shell (this step is optional). I used black & light pink. * Other tools you will need are a needle, some scissors and some stitch markers. * To make the matchbox and name card, you will need access to a printer and to print the relevant pages out onto thick white paper or thin white card. **You are welcome to sell the items that you make using this pattern, but please do not sell / share the pattern itself. Thank you.** This crochet pattern has been prepared in accordance with the principles of the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. The digital file is secure to the best of the creator’s knowledge and intended for safe download and private use. Responsibility for the safety of the finished item rests with the maker. Laura Loves Crochet The Grove, Clive Avenue, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7BL Email: laura.sutcliffe@hotmail.com Responsible Person Ciara Doyle, 6 Killallon Close, C15 Y5F9, Ireland Email: Ciara@TheFairythorn.ie