Crochet Adorable Crab
Crocheting an adorable crab is such a fun and charming project! Choosing bright red yarn for the body and adding cute little claws in a contrasting color can make it irresistibly cute. The intricate stitches required for the shell and legs may seem a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, your crab will surely bring a smile to anyone who sees it. So grab your crochet hook and let's create a delightful little crustacean that will brighten up any room with its charm and whimsy!
MATERIAL
Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50 g, crochet hook C, 2 black beads or a pair of safety eyes, poly- fil, yarn needle.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St= stitch
Sc=single crochet
Sl st= slip stitch
Rnd= round
Dc= double crochet
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)
Rnd=Round
NOTES
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
- Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round.
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
INSTRUCTIONS
BODY
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts).
Rnd 4: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts).
Rnd 5: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).
Rnd 6: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).
Rnd 7-9: sc in each of next 36 sts.
Rnd 10: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts).
Rnd 11: sc in each of next 30 sts.
Rnd 12: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts).
Rnd 13: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (18 sts).
Rnd 14: *dec, sc in next st* (12 sts).
Stuff the body.
Rnd 15: *dec*.
Cast off.
CLAW (2x)
2 tips of the claw:
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring
Rnd 2: *inc, sc in next st* (9 sts).
Rnd 3: *inc, sc in each of next 2 sts* (12 sts).
Rnd 4: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Cast off. Second tip don´t cast off.
Rnd 5: crochet one Rnd over both tips of the claw(24M)
Rnd 6: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (18 sts).
Rnd 7: *dec, sc in next st* (12 sts).
Rnd 8: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (9 sts).
Rnd 9-11: sc in each of next 9 sts.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
EYES (2x)
Rnd 1: 6 sc into Magic Ring.
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).
Rnd 3-4: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Stuff.
Rnd 6: *dec*.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
LEGS (6x)
Rnd 1: 6 FM in einen Magic Ring.
Rnd 2: jede 2.M verd. (9M).
Rnd 3-5: je 1FM in die nächsten 9M
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
FINISHING
Sew legs and claws to the body. Position eyes and sew them to the body.