Crochet Louie The Shrimp

If you're looking to add a touch of creativity to your life, consider trying your hand at crocheting «Louie The Shrimp»! This adorable amigurumi pattern brings to life a little shrimp character that is as cute as can be. With its unique design and charming details, creating your own «Louie The Shrimp» can be a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to explore your crafting skills and unleash your imagination. Don't be surprised if you find yourself feeling a sense of accomplishment and joy as you see your very own shrimp friend taking shape in the palm of your hands. So grab your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and get ready to dive into the wonderful world of creating «Louie The Shrimp»!

Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – Pink
I love this yarn – Orange
I love this yarn – Hot Pink
I love this yarn – Black
I love this yarn – White
Size E crochet hook
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle

Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH- Chain
FO – Fasten Off
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Make two Single Crochet in Same Stitch
DEC – Single Crochet two stitches together
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only

Note: Almost the entire project is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each row. Then you don’t have to count every row. Do not join unless instructed to.

Parentheses indicate a repeat. Repeat the stitches in the parentheses for the number of times indicated.

The bracketed number [] is the number of stitches at the end of each row.

I spread my increases out so there isn’t a seam on the finished piece. If you do not like this method, you can do regular increases.

EYES (make 2)
In Black, Ch 2

Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd CH from hook, change color to white [4].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [8].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 4 times [12].
Round 4: SC row [12].
Lightly stuff
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Set aside to attach to the head.

HEAD
In pink, CH 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: (2 SC, INC) 2 times [8].
Round 3: (3 SC, INC) 2 times [10].
Round 4: (4 SC, INC) 2 times [12].
Round 5: SC row [12].
Round 6: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 7: SC row [18].
Round 8: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 9: SC Row [24].
Round 10: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Rounds 11-12: 2 rows SC [30 stitches per row]
Round 13: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36].
Round 14: (5 SC, INC) 6 times [42]
Rounds 15-17: SC in each stitch for 4 rows [42 stitches per row]
Round 18: 7 SC, 7 INC, 11 SC, 7 DEC, 3 SC. [42]
Rounds 19-21: SC in each stitch for 3 rows [42 stitches per row].
Round 22: (5 SC, DEC) 6 times [36].

Fasten off leave a long tail for sewing.

Stuff. Place where you would like to put the eyes and run a thread from one side to the other and pull up tight to create divots for the eyes.

Sew the eyes on and embroider a mouth in black.

BODY
Note: Body is worked 2 rows of each color in the following order. Hot Pink, Pink and Orange.
Starting with Hot Pink, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12]. Change color to Pink.
Round 3: INC, 11 SC [13].
Round 4: INC, 12 SC [14]. Change color to Orange.
Round 5: INC, 13 SC [15].
Round 6: INC, 14 SC [16]. Change color to Hot Pink
Round 7: INC, 15 SC [17].
Round 8: INC, 16 SC [18]. Change color to Pink
Round 9: INC, 17 SC [19].
Round 10: INC, 18 SC [20]. Change color to Orange
Round 11: INC, 19 SC [21].
Round 12: INC, 20 SC [22]. Change color to Hot Pink
Round 13: INC, 21 SC [23].
Round 14: INC, 22 SC [24]. Change color to Pink
Round 15: INC, 23 SC [25].
Round 16: INC, 24 SC [26]. Change color to Orange
Round 17: INC, 25 SC [27].
Round 18: INC, 26 SC [28]. Change color to Hot Pink
Round 19: INC, 27 SC [29].
Round 20: INC, 28 SC [30]. Change color to Pink
Round 21: INC, 29 SC [31].
Round 22: INC, 30 SC [32]. Change color to Orange
Round 23: INC, 31 SC [33].
Round 24: INC, 32 SC [34]. Change color to Hot Pink
Round 24: INC, 33 SC [35].
Round 25: INC, 34 SC [36]. Change color to Pink
Rounds 26-27: 2 row SC [36 stitches per row]
Fasten off. Stuff and sew to head.

FEET (Make 6)
In Hot pink, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd chain from hook [6].
Round 2: SC row [6].
Fasten off and sew evenly spaced to the sides of the body.

TAIL (make 2)
In Hot Pink, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd chain from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: SC row [12].
Round 4: (DEC, 4 SC) 2 times [10].
Round 5: SC row [10].
Round 6: (DEC, 3 SC) 2 times [8].
Round 7: SC row [8].
Round 8: (DEC, 2 SC) 2 times [6].
Round 9: SC row [6].
Fasten off and flatten. Sew to the bottom of the body.