Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of crochet, where imagination and creativity intertwine like a ball of yarn. Just as a spider spins its web with precision and design, so too will you craft your own masterpiece – a playful amigurumi crab.
This delightful project is more than just knots and loops; it’s an opportunity to bring something charming and unique to life through the artistry of crochet.
You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to navigate these waters. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or dipping your toes into this craft for the first time, I’ll guide you through every step of creating this adorable crustacean from pattern selection to final stitch.
With my easy-to-follow instructions, mastering this intricate art form won’t seem like some distant shore but rather an exciting journey. So grab your hook and let’s dive into this sea of creativity together!
Pattern Designer: Aglllet
Materials
- Bulky yarn
- 8 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes 12 mm
- Fiberfill
- Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Legs x4
Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
Rnd 2-6: 4 sc (4)
Fasten off, cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.
Cheliped / Claw x2
Start with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
Rnd 2: 5 sc (5)
Rnd 3: 5 inc (10)
Change color to green.
Rnd 4: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 5: 10 inc (20)
Rnd 6: 20 sc (20)
Insert hook in 12th stitch from hook and make a sl st.
Work with a small half.
Rnd 1: 9 sc (9)
Rnd 2: (dec, 1 sc) x 3 (6)
Rnd 3: (dec, 1 sc) x 2 (4)
Fasten off, cut the yarn.
Work with a big part.
Rnd 1-3: 13 sc (13)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (9)
Rnd 5: 9 sc (9)
Rnd 6: 1 sc, 4 dec (5)
Fasten off, cut the yarn.
Body
Start with green yarn.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: 16 sc (16)
Rnd 4: 16 inc (32)
Rnd 5: 32 sc (32)
Rnd 6: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 16 (48)
Rnd 7-9: 48 sc (48)
Change color to white,
Rnd 10: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 16 (32)
Rnd 12: 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 5, 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (22) Start filling.
Rnd 13: 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 7 (15)
Rnd 14: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (10)
Cut the yarn and close the remaining stitches. Finish off.
Assembly
- Sew cheliped/claw between R9-R10, approx. 18 sts apart.
- Eyes between R7-R8, approx. 7 sts apart.
- Sew legs between R9-10
- Embroider the chees in pink (middle of R8-9)