Copyright and Attribution
Welcome to the enchanting world of crochet, where creativity and craftsmanship come together to create delightful amigurumi. Today, we are thrilled to present the Crochet Crab Pattern, designed by YarnYard. This charming crab design is perfect for both seasoned crocheters and beginners looking to expand their skills. Let’s embark on this creative journey and bring your crab to life!
For the original pattern, visit YarnYard on Ravelry.
The Terminology of Amigurumi:
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- SS: Slip Stitch
- SC: Single Crochet – Insert hook in stitch stated, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops
- DC: Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook in stitch stated, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops
- HDC: Half Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook in stitch stated, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook
- TC: Triple Crochet – Yarn over twice, insert hook in stitch stated, pick up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops
- INCR: Increase – 2 SC in 1 stitch
- DEC: Decrease – Stitch 2 stitches together
Materials Needed for Your Crochet Crab Pattern
- Yarn: Red and black lightweight yarn
- Materials: Scissors, hook size 3.5, 2 black beads, needle, and some fiberfill for stuffing
Head and Body:
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Will be worked in continual rounds of SC. You may like to use a stitch marker. Start with red colored yarn.
- Magic loop (6 sts)
- INCR in every st (12 sts)
- INCR in every 2nd st (18 sts)
- INCR in every 3rd st (24 sts)
- INCR in every 4th st (30 sts)
- INCR in every 5th st (36 sts)
- INCR in every 6th st (42 sts)
- INCR in every 7th st (48 sts)
- INCR in every 8th st (54 sts)
- INCR in every 9th st (60 sts)
- SC around in the front loop only (60 sts)
- SC around in the back loop only (60 sts)
- SC around (60 sts)
- Pin the eyes in the head
- Sew a V-shape with black colored yarn between the eyes (picture)
- DEC every 9th and 10th st together (54 sts)
- DEC every 8th and 9th st together (48 sts)
- DEC every 7th and 8th st together (42 sts)
- DEC every 6th and 7th st together (36 sts)
- DEC every 5th and 6th st together (30 sts)
- DEC every 4th and 5th st together (24 sts)
- DEC every 3rd and 4th st together (18 sts)
- DEC every 2nd and 3rd st together (12 sts)
- Stuff the doll with fiberfill
- DEC around (6 sts)
- Finish off with a SS
- Sew the gap
Pincers (2):
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Will be worked in continual rounds of SC. You may like to use a stitch marker. Start with red colored yarn.
- Magic loop (6 sts)
- SC around (6 sts)
- INCR in every 2nd st (9 sts)
- SC around (9 sts)
- INCR in every 3rd st (12 sts)
- INCR in every 4th st (15 sts)
- SC for 4 rounds (15 sts)
- DEC every 4th and 5th st together (12 sts)
- DEC every 3rd and 4th st together (9 sts)
- SC for 5 rounds (9 sts)
- Stuff the pincer with some fiberfill
- Finish off with a SS and sew the gap horizontally
- Sew the pincer on the crab’s body
Legs (6):
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Will be worked in continual rounds of SC. You may like to use a stitch marker. Start with red colored yarn.
- Magic loop (6 sts)
- INCR in every 2nd st (9 sts)
- SC for 5 rounds (9 sts)
- Finish off with a SS
- Stuff the leg with some fiberfill
- Sew the gap horizontally
- Sew the leg on the crab’s body
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