Free Plush Crab Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Designer: Maria Kostyuchenko
Instagram: @mariya.kostychenko
Difficulty Level: Beginner

A Cheerful Ocean Companion Full of Handmade Charm.
Bring a splash of seaside fun to your crochet collection with this adorable crustacean design. This free plush crab amigurumi crochet pattern is designed by Maria Kostyuchenko (VK) and features a soft, huggable crab with a playful look. It makes a wonderful handmade gift idea, soft crochet toy, or beach-themed decoration. We sincerely thank Maria Kostyuchenko for sharing this creative pattern. If you enjoy ocean-inspired projects, take a look at this amigurumi turtle on our blog.

This beginner-friendly pattern uses simple stitches and easy shaping, making it a relaxing quick crochet project. The finished crab measures approximately 33 cm diagonally with a body width of about 15 cm. Fans of cute crochet animal designs may also enjoy this adorable amigurumi octopus, another favorite for sea-themed collections.

The pattern is designed with plush yarn for a soft and cuddly finish. To complete this small crochet project, you only need yarn, suitable crochet hooks, stuffing, and a few basic tools. Discover more adorable amigurumi crab friends and ocean pals below.

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Materials and Tools

• Yarn:
 ▸ YarnArt Dolce — approximately 80 g (main color)
 ▸ YarnArt Jeans white — approximately 10 g (eyes)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 mm crochet hook
• Black embroidery thread or floss
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

MR — magic ring
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
inc — increase
dec — decrease
(…) x n — repeat n times

HOW TO CROCHET A PLUSH CRAB AMIGURUMI

Body

R1: Ch 2, 8 sc in the 2nd chain from hook (8)
R2: inc x 8 (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 8 (48)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 8 (56)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 8 (64)
R9–R12: 64 sc
R13: (6 sc, dec) x 8 (56)
R14: (5 sc, dec) x 8 (48)
R15: (4 sc, dec) x 8 (40)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x 8 (32)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)
R18: (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
R19: dec x 8 (8)

Claws (Make 2)

First Claw Piece

R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in the 2nd chain from hook (4)
R2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2 (6)
R3: 2 inc, 4 sc (8)
R4: 2 inc, 6 sc (10)
R5: 2 inc, 8 sc (12)

Second Claw Piece

R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in the 2nd chain from hook (4)
R2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2 (6)
R3: 2 inc, 4 sc (8)
R4: 2 inc, 6 sc (10)
R5: 2 inc, 8 sc (12)
R6: 2 inc, 10 sc (14)
R7: 2 inc, 12 sc (16)
Join both pieces with 1 sc and continue working in the round.

R8–R9: 28 sc
R10: (5 sc, dec) x 4 (24)
R11: (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)
R12: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)
R13: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
R14: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
R15: (dec, 2 sc) x 2 (6)
R16–R19: 6 sc

Back Legs (Make 8)

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd chain from hook (6)
R2–R7: 6 sc

Eyes (Make 2)

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd chain from hook (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3–R4: 12 sc
R5: dec x 6 (6)
R6: dec, 4 sc (5)
R7–R9: 5 sc

Pupils (Make 2)

Use YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2 mm crochet hook.
R1: Ch 2, 8 sc in the 2nd chain from hook (8)
R2: inc x 8 (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)

Assembly

– Stuff the body, claws, and eyes before closing if desired.
– Sew the claws to the front of the body.
– Sew the back legs evenly around the sides of the body.
– Sew the eyes in place at approximately the level of R12–R13.
– Attach the pupils to the eyes.
– Embroider the eye details using black thread or embroidery floss.
– The eyes may be finished in different ways according to your preference.

Copyright & Credits

This pattern is designed by Maria Kostyuchenko; you may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @mariya.kostychenko and linking to their social media when sharing your work.

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