Crocheted Crab Pattern
This adorable crocheted crab will bring some seaside fun to your home decor or as a cute toy for kids. Follow the detailed instructions below to create your own crab masterpiece!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in red and white
- Crochet Hook: US H/8 (UK 6) (5 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- sl st - slip stitch
Instructions:
- Body (Start with red yarn):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
- Round 3: *Sc, inc* around (18)
- Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc* around (24)
- Round 5-10: Sc in each st around (24)
- Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec* around (18)
- Stuff the body
- Round 12: *Sc, dec* around (12)
- Round 13: Dec around (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
- Legs (Make 8 with red yarn):
- Ch 6, sc in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across (5)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
- Eyes (Make 2 with white yarn):
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
- Assembly:
- Sew the eyes onto the body using the tapestry needle
- Attach the legs evenly around the body
- Weave in any remaining yarn tails
Your crocheted crab is now complete! Feel free to customize it with different colors or add a smiley face for extra cuteness.