Designer: Teirin Evenstar
Instagram: @teirin_evenstar
Simple, cute, and fun -- just how we like it, with a touch of charm...
The Crochet Crab Christian Amigurumi Free Pattern, designed by the talented Teirin Evenstar (VK), is a delightful project that brings the charm of the sea right into your crochet collection. This adorable red crab is worked in soft tones of YarnArt Jeans yarn (red, pink or beige-pink, white, and black) using a 2 mm hook, making it both sturdy and cuddly. The crab's carefully designed eyes add a truly lovely touch, giving it a playful and lifelike expression. With the help of simple tools such as tailor's pins, a wide-eye needle, and toy filler, you can easily bring this cute marine friend to life.
This pattern is step by step and beginner friendly, making it a perfect choice for both new and experienced crocheters. Whether you want to create a fun sea creature for kids, a summer-inspired decoration, or just a unique handmade gift, this little crab is sure to impress. At the end of the free tutorial, you'll also find more amigurumi crab ideas to spark your creativity and expand your collection. A big thanks to Teirin Evenstar (YouTube) for sharing this charming design with the crochet community!
Materials and tools:
- YarnArt Jeans: red,
pink (or beige-pink),
white and black colors;
- Hook No. 2;
- Tailor's pins;
- Wide eye needle;
- Filler for toys.
Abbreviations
MR - Amigurumi Magic ring
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st or Slst: Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
tch: Turnin chain crochet
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
AMIGURUMI CRAB FREE PATTERN
Head-body:
Upper part (in red yarn):
1) 6 sc in MR [6]
2) 6 inc [12]
3) (1 sc, inc) * 6 times [18]
4) (inc, 2 sc) * 6 times [24]
5) (3 sc, inc) * 6 times [30]
6) 1 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5 times, 3 sc [36]
7) (5 sc, inc) * 6 times [42]
8) 2 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5 times, 4 sc [48]
9) (7 sc, inc) * 6 times [54]
10) 3 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) * 5 times, 5 sc [60]
11) (9 sc, inc) * 6 times [66]
12) 4 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) * 6 times, 6 sc [72]
13 - 15) 72 sc [72] - 3 rows
We do not cut the thread, we just pull the loop so that the part does not bloom.
Set the top aside and move on to the bottom.
Bottom part (pink or pink-beige yarn):
1) 6 sc in MR [6]
2) 6 inc [12]
3) (1 sc, inc) * 6 times [18]
4) (inc, 2 sc) * 6 times [24]
5) (3 sc, inc) * 6 times [30]
6) 1 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5 times, 3 sc [36]
7) (5 sc, inc) * 6 times [42]
8) 2 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5 times, 4 sc [48]
9) (7 sc, inc) * 6 times [54]
10) 3 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) * 5 times, 5 sc [60]
11) (9 sc, inc) * 6 times [66]
12) 4 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) * 6 times, 6 sc [72]
SLST in the next loop, fasten and cut the thread.
We return to the details of the top.
We fold the bottom and top edges to each other. We sew them, as if continuing to crochet the upper part, while capturing the columns of the lower part.
Thus, we crochet a row of sc: 62 sc, tightly stuff the head-body with filler, another 10 sc [72].
We fix, cut the thread, hide the yarn.
