[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Snail Hair Clip

Description

Snails are fascinating creatures known for their slow pace and their distinctive spiral shells. Despite their slow movement, they are often seen as symbols of patience and persistence. Creating a cute crocheted snail for a hair clip adds a charming and whimsical touch to your accessories, making it both playful and stylish.

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How to Crochet a Snail for Hair Clip

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Light green (for the body), orange (for the shell), and black (for the eyes).
• Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or suitable for your yarn.
• Stuffing: A small amount of polyester fiberfill (optional, for a 3D shell).
• Hair clip: A metal snap clip or an alligator clip.
• Hot glue: To attach the snail to the clip.
• Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
• Scissors.
• Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds.

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Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

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Body:

1. With light green yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3-7: Sc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (8).
   • Rounds 9-12: Sc in each stitch (8).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Shell:

1. With orange yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
   • Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
   • Roll the shell into a spiral shape and sew along the edges to secure it in place.

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Eyes:

1. With black yarn:
   • MR, 4 sc into the ring (4).
   • FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
   • Make two eyes and sew them onto the top front of the body.

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Assembly:

1. Sew the shell onto the back of the snail’s body, ensuring it is centered.
2. Attach the eyes to the top of the head area of the body.
3. Secure the snail onto the hair clip using hot glue or by sewing it onto the clip through the gaps in the body (if the clip has holes).

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Conclusion

Now your cute little snail hair clip is complete! It’s a fun and creative accessory that can add a whimsical flair to any hairstyle. Whether you’re wearing it yourself or giving it as a gift, this adorable crochet project will certainly make a charming addition to your collection. Happy crocheting!

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Handmade Crochet Snail Hair Clip