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CRITTER-IFFIC
Crochet
M This pattern may contain af�iliate links to yarn,
“LET IT FLOW” MULTI COLOR STYLE M Approximate size: WW yarn with a 3.5mm
• 65g (140 yards) Color A: Vulcan hook: 36” long, and about 2” wide at center section
• 18g (40 yards) Belly Color: Natural
M Ball Python Graph v 1 - Pages 7-11
4 COLOR GRAPHED V 1 PATTERN STYLE M Ball Python Graph v 2 - Pages 12-16
• 30g (65 yards) Color A: Sandbank M Blank Graph - Print pages 17-21
M Text only print formatted section - Pages 22-25
• 20g (45 yards) Color B: Illusion
• 15g (32 yards) Color C: Coco About the Graphs
• 18g (40 yards) Belly Color: Natural M The graphs are used to map out the color
markings when adding patterns to Betty
2 COLOR GRAPHED V 2 PATTERN STYLE
• 50g (105 yards) Color A: Belly Color M Inc/Dec indicators in the graph follow the
• 35g (75 yards) Color B: Sunset written pattern (which is from a right hand per-
spective.) While most of these will fall in the
OTHER MATERIALS same location a few may differ. Placing where
• 3.5mm hook they fall for you following the written or chang-
ing to the graph location should both produce
• (2) 12mm safety eyes (I use eyes from Sun-
the same results.
catcher Craft Eyes)
• Stuf�ing - I highly recommend a dry pack
M Each box in the graph represents a speci�ic Sc
stuf�ing such as crafter’s choice poly�il for
stitch for that row (Hdc for Row 1).
this pattern, but any will work.
• Stitch marker
M Graphs are read from bottom to top
• Yarn needle, & Scissors
• *Optional* wire if you wish to add to the M The row start arrows alternate from left to
center of your snake if you wish for them to right every row. This is to show the �low of the
have more controlled bending color changes row for row, to ensure the �inal
pattern shows as intended from one side at the
end with. Work each row crocheting as you nor-
Example Line: mally would, however pay mind to where colors
how to read this pattern changes fall on the graph.
Row 4: [Sc, Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (24)
• Single crochet into the next St, place 2 Single cro- M Carry colors along what will be the inside of
chet into the next stitch to increase, Single cro- the amigurumi as you alternate rows for a
chet into the next stitch. Repeat this set of in- neater �inished item. This will be the side with-
structions within the [ ] 6 times around, ending out the raised bump of row 1 Hdc Sts.
with a count of 24 stitches total in row 4.
M The border round will go around the entire
top piece at the end.
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M This pattern may contain af�iliate links to yarn,
Betty the Ball Python tools & notions being used within. By using my links
Amigurumi to make a purchase (where applicable), I will earn a
*print formatted version* small commission of your sale, at no extra cost to
you.
Before You Begin
*Please read below for pattern-wide notes and
Information* Find up to date contact, community &
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M Please read over the entire pattern including pic- www.critterif�iccrochet.com
tures before starting. This will help you be aware of
any section speci�ic notes or directions, and give you
an idea from the start of how it will be joined to-
Stitch Key US TERMS
• Ch: Chain
gether.
• Sl St: Slip Stitch
M This pattern is intended to be highly versatile. • St(s): Stitch(es)
Use a single color yarn, a single multi color yarn, • Sc: Single Crochet
use my included graph pattern, or create your • Sc Inc: Place 2 Sc Sts into the same stitch to in-
own on the provided blank graph! Alternatively crease
you can create in a base color and then paint or • Sc Dec: Sc the next 2 Sts together to decrease
needle felt markings on. • FLO: Front loop only
• BLO: Back loop only
M This written pattern is the directions for the • Sk: Skip
snake only, following the let it �low method of using • Yo: Yarn Over
a single multi color yarn / solid belly and does not • [ ]: Repeat between as many times as stated (ex.
account for any color changes or markings. To make x 6)
the markings, follow the written pattern while • ( ): Place all noted within () into the same
changing to the corresponding colors on your graph stitch
• FO: Fasten off with a Sl St to the �irst St or use
M This pattern is two pieces that are worked in the invisible join method (preferred)
rows throughout, then �inished with a complete
round to edge, and then seamed together with
whip stitching the halves. Yes, you absolutely may sell your finished item
created from this pattern! Your time, supplies,
M Pins and/or stitch markers are helpful for this and own creative talent went into making it and
pattern the finished item is yours to do with as you
please. A link back to the pattern location or to
M When starting with a chain, �irst row stitches me as the designer is not
will always be worked into the back bump of the required, however it is greatly appreciated. If you
chain unless otherwise noted. upload to social media please tag me
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M Chain stitches are not counted into the �inal row/
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round count unless otherwise noted.
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Yarns & Hooks Needed Pattern Info
YARN BREAKDOWN *difficulty, gauge, size*
I USED MALABRIGO RIOS (WORSTED) BUT ANY M This pattern is intermediate in dif�iculty. While I
WEIGHT 4 SHOULD WORK FINE. have tried to make it as easy to follow as possible,
some previous crochet knowledge is required to
YARDAGE STATED IS APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY
SLIGHTLY WITH DIFFERENT YARNS USED OR TENSION. complete.
“LET IT FLOW” MULTI COLOR STYLE M Approximate size: WW yarn with a 3.5mm
• 65g (140 yards) Color A: Vulcan hook: 36” long, and about 2” wide at center section
• 18g (40 yards) Belly Color: Natural
M Ball Python Graph v 1 - Pages 7-11
4 COLOR GRAPHED V 1 PATTERN STYLE M Ball Python Graph v 2 - Pages 12-16
• 30g (65 yards) Color A: Sandbank M Blank Graph - Print pages 17-21
M Text only print formatted section - Pages 22-25
• 20g (45 yards) Color B: Illusion
• 15g (32 yards) Color C: Coco
• 18g (40 yards) Belly Color: Natural
About the Graphs
M The graphs are used to map out the color
2 COLOR GRAPHED V 2 PATTERN STYLE markings when adding patterns to Betty
• 50g (105 yards) Color A: Belly Color
• 35g (75 yards) Color B: Sunset M Inc/Dec indicators in the graph follow the writ-
ten pattern (which is from a right hand perspective.)
OTHER MATERIALS While most of these will fall in the same location a
• 3.5mm hook few may differ. Placing where they fall for you fol-
• (2) 12mm safety eyes (I use eyes from Sun- lowing the written or changing to the graph location
catcher Craft Eyes) should both produce the same results.
• Stuf�ing - I highly recommend a dry pack
stuf�ing such as crafter’s choice poly�il for M Each box in the graph represents a speci�ic Sc
this pattern, but any will work. stitch for that row (Hdc for Row 1).
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle, & Scissors M Graphs are read from bottom to top
• *Optional* wire if you wish to add to the
center of your snake if you wish for them to M The row start arrows alternate from left to right
have more controlled bending every row. This is to show the �low of the color
changes row for row, to ensure the �inal pattern
shows as intended from one side at the end with.
Example Line: Work each row crocheting as you normally would,
how to read this pattern however pay mind to where colors changes fall on
Row 4: [Sc, Sc Inc, Sc] x 6. (24) the graph.
• Single crochet into the next St, place 2 Single cro-
M Carry colors along what will be the inside of
chet into the next stitch to increase, Single cro-
the amigurumi as you alternate rows for a
chet into the next stitch. Repeat this set of in-
neater �inished item. This will be the side with-
structions within the [ ] 6 times around, ending
out the raised bump of row 1 Hdc Sts.
with a count of 24 stitches total in row 4.
M The border round will go around the entire top
piece at the end.
Betty the Ball Python Amigurumi by Charlyn Smith Page 23 of 25 Print Page 2 of 4
M Make sure to take breaks and untangle yarns Rows 51- 65: Sc x 14, Ch x 1, turn. (14) (15 rows)
if/as needed. Row 66: Sc x 3, Sc Inc, Sc x 6, Sc Inc, Sc x 3, Ch x 1,
turn. (16)
M Helpful Tip: When making the back and belly Rows 67-81: Sc x 16, Ch x 1, turn. (16) (15 rows)
pieces, as you come along the sections of row re- Row 82: Sc x 7, [Sc Inc] x 2, Sc x 7, Ch x 1, turn.
peats, keep track of where you are by placing (18)
your marker in the row with the increase or de- Rows 83-107: Sc x 18, Ch x 1, turn. (18) (25 rows)
crease. This makes it easier to keep track of the Row 108: Sc x 7, [Sc Dec] x 2, Sc x 7, Ch x 1, turn.
many short rows between by following the total (16)
row count for each section. Rows 109-128: Sc x 16, Ch x 1, turn. (16) (20 rows)
Row 129: Sc x 3, Sc Dec, Sc x 6, Sc Dec, Sc x 3, Ch x
1, turn. (14)
Back Rows 130-144: Sc x 14, Ch x 1, turn. (14) (15 rows)
• In your main color yarn
Row 145: Sc x 5, [Sc Dec] x 2, Sc x 5, Ch x 1, turn.
• Worked in rows
(12)
• Ch x 5
Rows 146- 155: Sc x 12, Ch x 1, turn. (12) (10 rows)
Row 1: Hdc into 2nd Ch from hook, Hdc x 3, Sl St
Row 156: Sc x 2, Sc Dec, Sc x 4, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x
into the Ch at the base of the last St, Ch x 1, turn.
1, turn. (10)
(5)
Rows 157- 164: Sc x 10, Ch x 1, turn. (10) (8 rows)
• The “third” bump of the Hdc on this row will be
Row 165: Sc x 3, [Sc Dec] x 2, Sc x 3, Ch x 1, turn.
on the top side of Betty when �inished.
(8)
Row 2: Sc into the Sl St, Sc x 4, Sc into side of the
Rows 166-171: Sc x 8, Ch x 1, turn. (8) (6 rows)
last St made (�igure 2), Ch x 1, turn. (6)
Row 172: Sc, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Sc Dec, Sc, Ch x 1,
Row 3: Sc x 6, Ch x 1, turn. (6)
turn. (6)
Row 4: Sc x 2, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (5)
Rows 173- 176: Sc x 6, Ch x 1, turn. (6) (4 rows)
Row 5: [Sc, Sc Inc] x 2, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (7)
Row 177: Sc, [Sc Dec] x 2, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (4)
Row 6: Sc x 7, Ch x 1, turn. (7)
Rows 178-179: Sc x 4, Ch x 1, turn. (4) (2 rows)
Row 7: Sc, Sc Inc, Sc x 3, Sc Inc, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (9)
Row 180: Sc, Sc Dec, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (3)
Row 8: [Sc x 2, Sc Inc] x 3, Ch x 1, turn. (12)
Row 181: Sc Dec, Sc. (2)
Rows 9- 11: Sc x 12, Ch x 1, turn. (12) (3 rows)
• Make sure that you are on the same side as
Row 12: [Sc x 2, Sc Dec] x 3, Ch x 1, turn. (9)
the Row 1 Hdc third stitch bump.
Row 13: Sc x 2, Sc Dec, Sc, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1,
• This next part will be worked all the way around
turn. (7)
to create edge. Work this evenly spacing a St
Row 14: Sc x 3, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (6)
into the side of each row.
Row 15: Sc x 6, Ch x 1, turn. (6)
• Rotate and starting in the base of the last St
Row 16: Sc, Sc Inc, Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. made Sc x 180, Rotate, Sc x 4, Rotate, Sc x
(8) 180, Rotate, Sc x 2. (366)
Rows 17- 22: Sc x 8, Ch x 1, turn. (8) (6 rows) • FO, leave long tail.
Row 23: Sc x 3, [Sc Inc] x 2, Sc x 3, Ch x 1, turn. • Place eyes in between rows 7 & 8, in Sts # 2
(10) and #7.
Rows 24- 33: Sc x 10, Ch x 1, turn. (10) (10 rows)
Row 34: Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc x 4, Sc Inc, Sc x 2, Ch x 1,
turn. (12)
Rows 35- 49: Sc x 12, Ch x 1, turn. (12) (15 rows)
Row 50: Sc x 5, [Sc Inc] x 2, Sc x 5, Ch x 1, turn.
(14)
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Belly • Sc x 9, Rotate, Sc x 4, Rotate, Sc x 9,
• With your belly color yarn • Change to color A yarn
• Worked in rows • Sc x 171, Rotate, Sc x 2. (366)
• Ch x 5
Row 1: Sc into 2nd Ch from hook, Sc x 3, Ch x 1, GRAPH VERSION 2
turn. (4) • Rotate belly piece and starting in the base of the
Rows 2-3: Sc x 4, Ch x 1, turn. (4) (2 rows) last St made Sc x 180, Rotate, Sc x 4, Rotate, Sc x
Row 4: Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (5) 180, Rotate, Sc x 2. (366)
Row 5: [Sc, Sc Inc] x 2, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (7)
Rows 6-7: Sc x 7, Ch x 1, turn. (7) (2 rows) LET IT FLOW VERSION
Row 8: Sc x 3, Sc Inc, Sc x 3, Ch x 1, turn. (8) • Change to color A yarn.
Rows 9- 11: Sc x 8, Ch x 1, turn. (8) (3 rows) • Rotate belly piece and starting in the base of
the last St made Sc x 180, Rotate, Sc x 4, Ro-
Row 12: Sc x 3, Sc Dec, Sc x 3, Ch x 1, turn. (7)
tate, Sc x 180, Rotate, Sc x 2. (366)
Row 13: Sc x 3, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (6)
Row 14: Sc x 2, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (5)
ALL VERSIONS
Row 15: Sc, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (4)
• FO, weave in ends.
Row 16: Sc, Sc Dec, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (3)
• Line body to belly with the right sides of the
Rows 17- 33: Sc x 3, Ch x 1, turn. (3) (17 rows)
edges facing out. Do not worry if one looks
Row 34: Sc, Sc Inc, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (4)
longer than the other at this point (trust the
Rows 35- 65: Sc x 4, Ch x 1, turn. (4) (31 rows) process!)
Row 66: Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (5) • Using the long tail of the back, slowly start whip
Rows 67-81: Sc x 5, Ch x 1, turn. (5) (15 rows) stitching through both loops of both pieces until
Row 82: Sc x 2, Sc Inc, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (6) you are 9 Sts from the nose (or 171 Sts joined).
Rows 83-107: Sc x 6, Ch x 1, turn. (6) (25 rows) • For the next 22 Sts, we will only be working
Row 108: Sc x 2, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (5) into the BLO of the belly piece and both
Rows 109-128: Sc x 5, Ch x 1, turn. (5) (20 rows) loops of the back while joining.
Row 129: Sc, Sc Dec, Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (4) • START STUFFING, making sure to get into the
Rows 130-155: Sc x 4, Ch x 1, turn. (4) (26 rows) nose area in front of the eye posts. From here
Row 156: Sc, Sc Dec, Sc, Ch x 1, turn. (3) on out, stuff evenly as you go, and be careful not
Rows 157-176: Sc x 3, Ch x 1, turn. (3) (20 rows) to over stuff.
Row 177: Sc, Sc Dec, Ch x 1, turn. (2) • Switch back to working into both loops of the
Rows 178- 180: Sc x 2, Ch x 1, turn. (2) (3 rows) back and belly pieces and whip stitch the re-
Row 181: Sc x 2. (2) *Change to Color A yarn before maining 173 Sts together. If you start to run
closing last St.* out of the tail you are using to join before
• This next part will be worked all the way you reach the end, weave it in and secure
around to the create edge. Work this evenly and add another piece of same color yarn to
spacing a St into the side of each row. join the remaining Sts.
• FO and weave in end.
EDGE: GRAPH VERSION 1