Crochet Amigurumi Crayfish
Crochet Amigurumi Crayfish are the most adorable little sea creatures you can make with your crafting skills! Their bright colors and charming details make them a delight to create and display. From their oversized pincers to their tiny antennae, every stitch adds personality to these cute crustaceans. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, these fun projects are a great way to practice your techniques and bring some aquatic charm into your home decor or as a unique gift for a fellow ocean lover. Get your hooks ready and dive into the joy of crafting these whimsical Crochet Amigurumi Crayfish!
Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = Fasten off/finish off
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet an amigurumi Crayfish you need:
– Yarn (2.5mm): pink, light pink, red, black
– 3.0 mm crochet hook
– Size eyes: 8mm
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Amigurumi Crayfish
Free crochet patterns
Head-Body
Start with pink yarn
Insert the eyes between rounds 9-10, and 6 sts apart | |
R 14: 17 sc, 7 sc (light pink), 18 sc | [42] |
R 15: 16 sc, 9 sc, 17 sc | [42] |
R 16-19: 15 sc, 11 sc, 16 sc (4 rounds) | [42] |
R 20: (5 sc, dec) x 2, 1 sc, 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec) x 2 | [36] |
R 21: (4 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc, 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec | [30] |
R 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
Stuff with fiberfill | |
R 23: (1 sc, dec) x 8 | [16] |
R 24: dec x 8 | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Horn (make 2)
Start with red yarn
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2-6: 4 sc (5 rounds) | [6] |
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leg(make 8)
Start with red yarn
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
R 2-4: 4 sc (3 rounds) | [4] |
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Start with red yarn
Part 1:
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: 6 sc | [6] |
Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Part 2:
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: 6 sc | [6] |
Don’t cut yarn. Connect to part 1 with a slip stitch and continue crocheting
R 3: 1 sl st, 12 sc | [12] |
R 4: 12 sc | [12] |
R 5: (1 sc, dec) x 4 | [12] |
R 6-7: 8 sc (2 rounds) | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.