Snail Mail by Tsui-Sie Baker-Wong

Snail Mail

Crochet
February 2024
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
4.5 mm
50 - 80 yards (46 - 73 m)
US
English
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Snail Mail – “/ˈsneɪl ˌmeɪl/: letters or messages that are not sent by email, but in the mail.”
– source: dictionary.cambridge.org

I could not resist making a literal snail mail and look how adorable he is with his hat and mail bag!

The pattern is written in US terminology, and is worked in continuous rounds, unless otherwise stated.

This crochet pattern is for personal use only, please do not redistribute or resell it in any form.

Approximate size of Snail Mail is 6cm (2.4 inches) tall by 7cm (2.8 inches) in length.

Tools & Materials

• 4.5mm Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker
• 5mm Safety Eyes x2
• Toy Stuffing
• Yarn A – Head-Body/Optical Tentacles
• Yarn B – Shell
• Yarn C – Hat/Mail Bag
• Dark Blue Scrap – Lettering on Hat/Mail Bag
• Light Blue Thread – Definition on Shell
• Black Thread - Mouth
• Pink Thread - Cheeks

You may use alternative yarn and colours but be sure to use the appropriate hook size.