Cutest Cuddly Crochet Crab Amigurumi Pattern For Beginners

Experience the whimsical charm of the Crochet Crab Amigurumi Pattern, a delightful invitation for knitters from all walks of life. This pattern transforms everyday crochet stitches into a cute, plush crab that will win over everyone who sees it. Ideal for gifts, home decor, or just for the fun of crafting, this comprehensive guide is designed to facilitate a smooth and satisfying creation process.

Crochet Crab Amigurumi

With the Crochet Crab Amigurumi Pattern, you're not just making a toy; you're crafting a miniature maritime companion brimming with personality and warmth—a magical addition to any collection.

Materials

Yarn: Choose different colors for the crab (red or orange), claws (same as body or contrast), and hat (any fun color).
Crochet Hook: Suitable size according to the yarn, typically a 3.5 mm (E) or similar.
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and stitching parts together.
Safety Eyes: 6mm, or you can embroider the eyes if you prefer.
Marker or Contrast Yarn: To mark the beginning of the rounds.

Abbreviations

ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
dc: Double Crochet
tr: Treble Crochet
MR: Magic Ring

Crab Body

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches into the ring. Pull the yarn tightly to close the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Round 2: Chain 1. Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches). Mark the first stitch, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 3: Chain 1. 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat between * * around (18 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 4: Chain 1. Make 1 single crochet in each stitch around (18 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Rounds 5-6: Repeat Round 4.
Round 7: Chain 1, then crochet into the back loops only, make 1 single crochet in each stitch around (18 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 8: Chain 1. 1 single crochet in the first stitch, decrease over the next two stitches. Repeat between * * around (12 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Round 9: Fill the body with stuffing. Chain 1, decrease in each stitch around (6 stitches). Fasten off leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the stitches of the last round and pull to close. Weave in the end.

Legs (Make 6)

Leg: From the point on the body, skip 4 stitches. Attach yarn in the fifth loop.
Chain 3, crochet 1 double crochet stitch in the same loop, then 1 more in the next loop.
Chain 2, and slip stitch in the same loop. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Repeat this for each leg, placing them evenly around the body.

Claws (Make 2)

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 2: Chain 1. Make 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in the next. Repeat between * * around (9 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 3-4: Chain 1. Make 1 single crochet in each stitch around (9 stitches). Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Create details for claws using treble crochets as described in the video, fastening off with a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2)

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 2: Chain 1. Make 2 single crochets in the first stitch, then 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches (8 stitches). Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Hat

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 8 single crochet stitches into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 2-5: Chain 1. Make 1 single crochet in each stitch around, increasing as needed to maintain a flat shape.

Change color as desired for decorative stripes, and trap ends under your stitches.