Ah, the little wonders of the ocean – crabs! I’ve poured my heart into creating a crochet pattern that captures the delightful essence of these beachy critters . Ever felt the urge to crochet something that reminds you of those lazy days on the seashore, feeling the tickle of sand beneath your toes?
Well, this small crab pattern will surely whisk you away. Not only is it simple enough for those just dipping their toes into the world of crochet, but it’s also packed with personality – from its beady eyes to its dainty claws.
I must admit, every time I finish one, I can almost hear the distant sound of waves…
Designer: Les Mailles Du Rocher
Materials & Tools
- Yarn Ricorumi 061, 065
- Black embroidery thread
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
FLO – front loop
BLO – back loop
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
* – repeat till the end of round
Body
Make a ch 19. Crochet around the ch, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1: 17 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 16 sc, inc (38)
Rnd 2: inc, 16 sc, 3 inc, 16 sc, 2 inc (44)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 16 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 16 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (50)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc, 16 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 16 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (56)
Rnd 5-11: 56 sc (56)
Rnd 12: 2 sc, dec, 16 sc, (2 sc, dec) x 3, 16 sc, (2 sc, dec) x 2 (50)
Rnd 13: 50 sc (50)
Rnd 14: 1 sc, dec, 16 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 3, 16 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 2 (44)
Rnd 15: 44 sc (44)
Rnd 16: dec, 16 sc, 3 dec, 16 sc, 2 dec (38)
Rnd 17: dec, 17 sc, dec, 17 sc (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec)* (30)
Rnd 19: 30 sc (30)
Stuff.
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec)* (24)
Rnd 21: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc)* (18)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec)* (12)
Stuff enough on the sides to have a nice triangle shape.
Rnd 23: (dec)* (6)
Fasten off and close.
Claws x2
Make 2 parts:
Rnd 1: Mr, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)* (6)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)* (9)
Rnd 4: 9 sc (9). Fasten off 1 st.
Rnd 5: join the 2nd to the 1st part with 1 sc, continue 8 sc, then 9 sc on 2nd part (18)
Rnd 6: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc. dec)* (12)
Rnd 8: (dec)* (6)
Rnd 9: BLO – 6 sc (6)
Rnd 10-11: 6 sc (6)
In FLO of rnd 8, take same yarn and crochet 6 sl st
Eyes x2
Make a ch 4, crochet around the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1: 2 sc, 3 sc in last st, 1 sc, inc (8)
Rnd 2-4: 8 sc (8)
Insert the safety eyes btw rnds 2 & 3. If it is too tight, depending on the size you have, simply embroider eyes.
Rnd 5-6: 8 sc (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs x6
Rnd 1: Mr, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)* (6)
Rnd 3-6: 6 sc (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Cheeks x2
Rnd 1: Mr, 6 hdc (6)
Rnd 2: (hdc inc)* (12) sl st
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.