Crochet Crab Pattern

Create a cute and colorful crab with this crochet pattern from Purl Jam. This adorable little creature is perfect for summer crafts or ocean-themed projects. Let's get started!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in red, white, and black.
• Crochet Hook: US H-8 / UK 6 / 5 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions

Body

1. With red yarn, make a magic ring (or ch 2 and work in the second chain from the hook).
2. Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: ch 1, sc in the first st, inc in the next st, *sc in the next st, inc in the next st* repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, inc in the next st, *sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st* repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches)
6. Round 5-7: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches)
7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Legs (Make 6)

1. With red yarn, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn. (3 stitches)
3. Row 2: sc in each st. Ch 1, turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the leg measures approximately 2 inches or desired length.
5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2)

1. With white yarn, make a magic ring (or ch 2 and work in the second chain from the hook).
2. Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Mouth

1. With black yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn. (5 stitches)
3. Row 2: dec, sc in the next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (3 stitches)
4. Row 3: dec. Ch 1, turn. (2 stitches)
5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach the eyes to the top of the body using the long tails left for sewing. Sew them securely in place, leaving enough space between them for the mouth.
2. Place the mouth below the eyes and secure it in position using the long tail left for sewing.
3. Sew the legs evenly spaced around the bottom of the body, using the long tails left for sewing.

Your crochet crab is now complete! Feel free to customize it by adding additional details or embellishments like rosy cheeks or a colorful shell. We hope you enjoyed making this pattern from Purl Jam. Happy crocheting!