Crochet an Adorable Crab: Easy Amigurumi Pattern & Step-by-Step Instructions

Create a delightful little crab with this easy amigurumi crochet pattern. Using bright red yarn for the body and small contrasting claws and eyes gives your crab a charming, cheerful look — perfect as a toy, keychain or shelf companion. This pattern uses standard amigurumi techniques worked in a continuous spiral. Read through the materials and notes before starting, and keep a stitch marker handy to mark rounds.

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 (24 sts)

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 sc into a Magic Ring.

Rnd 2: increase every 2nd stitch (9 sts).

Rnd 3-5: sc in each of next 9 sts.

Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.

FINISHING

Sew legs and claws to the body. Position eyes and sew them to the body. Use the long tails to secure pieces firmly. Optionally embroider a small mouth or add blush with fabric-safe paint for extra character. Weave in all ends and trim excess yarn.