Learn how to make a snuggly crochet slug friend to add to your Etsy shops by following this free crochet pattern by Stitch Sister Co.
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How fun are these Snuggle Slugs created by Guest Designer Somerr of Stitch Sister Co.
A snuggly slug! Who would have thought?
Time to comfy up with an irresistibly cute & cozy WIP, and Snuggle Slugs are just the thing! They’re fast, fun, and no-sew, plus they are just as soothing to make as they are to cuddle after!
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Huge thank you to Somerr for being this month’s guest poster! Be sure to check out her links below and see what she’s up to.
- Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchSisterCo
- Instagram: http://instamgram.com/stitchsisterco
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@stitchsisterco
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Materials
Yarn: Super Bulky Weight Sherpa or Faux Fur yarn + Super Bulky Weight Chenille yarn * I used Lion Brand Go For Fleece Sherpa and Bernat Blanket Yarn
Sherpa: approx 37 yards // 2.7 oz
Blanket: Approx 30 yards // 1.5 oz
Small amounts of contrast worsted weight yarn for embroidering optional facial features such as a smile, eyebrows, and cheeks.
Notions: Scissors, Darning needle, 12 mm safety eyes, Poly-fil, Stitch Markers.
Stitch Key (US Terms)
ch: chain
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease (using invisible decrease)
Special Stitches
Yarn Change
On the last sc before changing yarn – insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over with new yarn, pull through both loops on hook to complete stitch.
Invisible Decrease
Insert hook into the front loop only of the next 2 stitches, (you will have 3 loops on your hook) yarn over and pull through first 2 loops, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on the hook.
Notes
This crochet slug pattern is crocheted in continuous rounds (you will not join each round).
In this pattern, I begin with “the ch 2 method.” Another way of beginning is to start with a magic circle. If you are more familiar with this method, just do the specified number of stitches into your magic circle.
Tip: Textured yarn can be tricky to work with at first. It’s helpful to use a finger on your non-dominant hand to FEEL the next stitch to work in.
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this pattern; however, be aware that your tension GREATLY affects the finished size. You may need to adjust your tension and/or hook size to avoid gaps between your stitches.
Crochet Slug Pattern
Body
Begin with Sherpa Yarn and 8 mm hook
R1: ch 2, 6 sc in first chain (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: inc in each st around (24)
R4-15: sc in each st around (24) [12 rounds]
**Or until body reaches approx 8”
Change to Chenille yarn in the last st of R15
Head
Continue with Chenille Yarn and 7 mm hook
R1: (sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)
R2-3: sc in each st around (30) [2 rounds]
R4: (sc 3, dec) repeat around (24)
R5: sc in each st around (24)
** Stuff the head and body
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Eyes
Count ahead and place a stitch marker in the 5th st,
(this will be the start of your second eye).
R6: sk 16 st(s), sc 8 (8)
R7-8: sc in each st around (8) [2 rounds]
R9: inc in each st around (16)
R10-11: sc in each st around (16) [2 rounds]
R12: dec around (8)
Fasten off leaving a long tail to close opening.
Second Eye: attach new working yarn to the marked stitch. Leave a long tail that will be used to stitch the center of the head closed at the end.
R1: sc in marked st and next 7 st(s) (8)
** There will be a total of 8 st(s) left unworked between the eyes (4 in front, 4 in back).
Repeat R7-12 and fasten off in the same manner.
** Stuff the eyes, stuffing the base firmly to help keep them erect.
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Finishing
Opening at the Top of Each Eye – Using a tapestry needle, weave finishing tails through the front loops of the last 8 st(s). Pull tight to close the opening and weave tail into the body.
Space Between Eyes — using the long tail left at the beginning of the second eye, whip stitch through the outside loops of each stitch to close.
Mouth — using worsted weight yarn, embroider a smile.
Optional Cheeks — Apply blush, or use pink yarn to embroider cheeks below each eye.
Optional Eyebrows — Using worsted weight yarn, embroider an eyebrow above each eye.
![Learn how to make a snuggly crochet slug friend to add to your Etsy shops by following this free crochet pattern by Stitch Sister Co.](https://i0.wp.com/www.acraftyconcept.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/snuggle-slug-4.jpg?fit=1546%2C1693&ssl=1)
I hope you enjoyed this cute little crochet slug pattern! If you make one and share any pics we would love to see them! Be sure to tag @stitchsisterco and @acraftyconcept.
Happy Crocheting
❤️Ashley