Cute, smiling amigurumi crab pattern that’s as charming as a clear, sunny day by the seaside! Crocheting amigurumi has been a passion of mine for years, and there’s something about bringing these little creatures to life that tickles my fancy every single time. Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, shall we?
The essence of this pattern lies in its simplicity paired with an irresistible cuteness that can only be described as “squee-worthy.” You start with the body, working in rounds to create that plump, inviting shape. Then, each leg and claw – oh, the claws! They’re a joy to make, with just the right mix of dexterity and whimsy! Not to forget, the face.
A couple of well-placed stitches and those delightful safety eyes bring our crabby friend to life, giving it a personality that’s both mischievous and endearing. Think of the stories you could tell! Working on this project felt like a gentle breeze on a warm summer day. And yes, I might have squealed a little when attaching those claws. Who wouldn’t? Unquestionably, this amigurumi crab will crab-your-heart, making a swell addition to any collection, whether it’s for you, a dear friend, or a little one’s playtime adventures.
Designer: Yukkurisan Amigurumi
Materials & Tools
- Your favorite yarn
- 6 mm safety eyes
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
St/sts – stitch(es)
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease
Inc – increase
Sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
Body
(Red yarn)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5: 32 sc (32)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
Rnd 7-9: 40 sc (40)
Rnd 10: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 7, 2 sc (48)
Rnd 11-13: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 14: dec, 20 sc, dec x 2, 20 sc, dec (44)
Rnd 15-16: 44 sc (44)
Rnd 17: 20 sc, dec x 2, 20 sc (42)
Rnd 18-20: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 21: 7 sc, (dec, 5 sc) x 4, 7 sc (38)
Rnd 22: 38 sc (38)
Rnd 23: 9 sc, (dec, 3 sc) x 4, 9 sc (34)
Rnd 24: 34 sc (34)
Rnd 25: 7 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 3, 7 sc (30)
Rnd 26: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 28: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 29: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 30: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff the body.
Rnd 31: dec x 6 (6)
Cut the yarn. Fasten off.
Claws
(Your favorite color)
Make the claws in two parts.
First part:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: 8 sc (8)
Cut the yarn. Next, make second part.
Second part:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: 8 sc (8)
Next, connect both parts.
Rnd 5: make a sc 8th stitch of rnd3 of the first part, 15 sc (7 sc on first, 8 sc on second part)
Rnd 6: 16 sc (16)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Rnd 8: (sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Stuff the claws.
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Rnd 10: BLO: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 11-12: 6 sc (6)
Cut the yarn. Stuff again.
Eyes x2
(White yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 5: dec x 6 (6)
Stuff the eye. Cut the yarn. Fasten off.
Eyepatch x2
(Red yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6(12)
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc (12)
Cover eye with eyepatch and crochet the rnd 5.
Rnd 5: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)
Cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing to body.
Legs x4
(Red yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-3: 6 sc (6)
Cut the yarn. Stuff the leg.
Leave a tail for sewing to the body. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.