At roughly 4’4” with 263 rounds, this stuffed snake is just about the size of a real female ball python. The whole thing is worked in the round through a series of increases and decreases, and there’s room for some personalization regarding body curves and face shape.

You’ll need any color yarn, an appropriately sized crochet hook, a darning needle, and something to use for the eyes. (I use buttons, myself.) Thicker or thinner yarn will result in a larger or smaller snake.

The head is a bit large for a ball python, but I believe I mostly managed to capture the charming inconsistencies of the species’ shape.

Useful Tutorials

Magic Circle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GHTfXaz2E

Curving With Short Rounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3FeAxDL8a8

Indenting The Face (note: for this pattern, secure the yarn under the center of the head): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jct_oxReM5A

Updated on September 11, 2022 to include new images, better formatting, more instruction, and a price tag. Original free draft was posted in April. Updated version made free in May 2023 with intention to improve and post a more detailed version for sale at a later date.