This is a pattern for how to crochet a snake and is beginner-friendly. You only need to know the basics such as mr, sc, inc, inv dec, and sl st. The pattern is for a basic snake design so feel free to experiment with different colours and yarn types using this.

This pattern does not require any specific yarn brand/weight, hook size, or safety eye sizes.

This pattern does provide recommendations for yarn types and provides images that can give you an idea as to how different yarn types and weights affect the finished product size.

If you want your snake to be soft and very flimsy/flexible I recommend a velvet or chenille polyester yarn. Using an acrylic yarn WILL create a stiffer snake. Worsted or Bulky/Chunky weight acrylic blend or wool blend yarns will be less stiff but not as flimsy as polyester yarns.

On average, a 100g skein of DK or Worsted weight can make a snake up to 1 metre long or more depending on yarn type. A chunky skein about 300yrds can make a snake almost 2.5 metres long.