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.