Sydney the Snail

The pattern is very detailed and contains a lot of pictures. Sydney has no wire skeleton, but the pattern contains instructions for making him with skeleton, too.

More photos available on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/IlDikko
Or check out IlDikko website:
http://ildikko-crochet.com

Finished size: Using the given yarn and hook size the complete size of Sydney will be 20 cm by 16 cm.

Language of the pattern: The pattern is available in English (American terminology).

Skill level: intermediate

Skills required:
• crocheting in rounds
• crocheting in rows
• single crochet
• half double crochet
• double crochet
• treble
• double treble
• slip stitch
• increase
• decrease

Materials:
• Yarn:
Weight: 5 ply
Recommended yarn: 100% cotton Catania yarn from Schachenmayr
Yardage: 137 yards (125 meters) per 50g ball
• Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
• Optional: Approx. 25 cm of single core copper PVC-coated electrical wire (diameter: 3 mm)
• Optional: Rubber tape (electrician’s tape) 1,5 cm wide to secure wire ends
• Tapestry needle
• Filling
• Scissors
• Two 12 mm black safety eyes
• Optional: small pebble (diameter: 2 - 4 cm) to make Sydney’s belly heavier