Crabby the Crab
If you're looking for a fun pattern to give as a gift or just have laying out around your house then this is perfect for you. Crochet this little crab from http://nareeoo.blogspot.com. The instructions are also written in crochet symbol style. In this pattern you can find two versions. First Line is the Crochet symbol version and the second line is the traditional English version.
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Materials:
- Crochet Hook 1.5 mm (No.2)
- Orange, White, Light brown, brown, green yarns
- Black and Red yarn for decorate crabby
- Yarn needle
- Polyester fiber or Cotton to stuff in
- Pin
- Scissors
- Color yarn use as marker of our workpiece
Finish size
1.5” tall
4” width
Crochet techniques required
- Single crochet
- Increase and Decrease
- Adjustable ring (Magic ring) or crochet to the first chain
- Crochet in spiral
Steps:
Crabby's Body
Use orange yarn, start with adjustable ring
Row 1: [X] 5 times to the ring -(5)
= sc 5 times to the ring -(5)
Row 2: [V] 5 times -(10)
= [2sc in next stitch] 5 times -(10)
Row 3: [X V] 5 times -(15)
= [sc, 2sc in next stitch] 5 times -(15)
Row 4: [X V] 7 times, X -(22)
= [sc, 2sc in next stitch] 7 times, sc -(22)
Row 5: [V X X] 7 times, V in next stitch -(30)
= [2sc in next stitch, sc in next 2 stitches] 7 times, 2sc in next stitch -(30)
Row 6: [X] 30 times -(30)
= sc in next 30 stitches -(30)
Row 7: [X] 30 times -(30)
= sc in next 30 stitches -(30)
Row 8: [V] 3 times, [X] 12 times, [V] 3 times, [X] 12 times -(36)
= [2sc in next stitch] 3 times, sc in next 12 stitches, [2sc in next stitch] 3 times, sc in next 12 stitches -(36)
Row 9: [X] 36 times -(36)
= sc in next 36 stitches -(36)
Row 10: [X] 36 times -(36)
= sc in next 36 stitches -(36)
Row 11: [Λ] 3 times, [X] 12 times, [Λ] 3 times, [X] 12 times -(30)
= [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 12 stitches, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 12 stitches -(30)
Row 12: [Λ X X] 7 times, Λ -(22)
= [sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches] 7 times, sc2tog -(22)
Row 13: [Λ X] 7 times, X -(15) * Insert polyester fiber
= [sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 7 times, sc -(15) *Insert polyester fiber
Row 14: [X Λ] 5 times -(10)
= [sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 5 times -(10)
Row 15: [Λ] 3 times -(5)
= [sc2tog] 3 times -(5)
Crabby's Legs (6)
Use orange yarn
Row 1: [X] 7 times to the ring -(7)
= sc 7 times to the ring -(7)
Row 2 - 7: [X] 7 times -(7)
= sc in next 7 stitches -(7)
Crabby's Eyes (2)
Use white yarn
Row 1: [X] 6 times to the ring -(6)
= sc 6 times to the ring -(6)
Row 2: [V] 6 times -(12)
= [2sc in next stitch] 6 times -(12)
Row 3: [X V] 6 times -(18)
= [sc, 2sc in next stitch] 6 times -(18)
Row 4: [X] 18 times -(18)
= sc in next 18 stitches -(18)
Row 5: [X] 18 times -(18)
= sc in next 18 stitches -(18)
Row 6: [X] 18 times -(18) *insert polyester fiber
= sc in next 18 stitches -(18) * insert polyester fiber
Row 7: [X Λ] 6 times -(12)
= [sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 6 times -(12)
Row 8: [Λ] 6 times -(6)
= [sc2tog] 6 times -(6)
Crabby's Claw (2)
Use orange yarn
Row 1: [X] 7 times to the ring -(7)
= sc 7 times to the ring -(7)
Row 2 - 7: [X] 7 times -(7)
= sc in next 7 stitches -(7)
Row 8: [V] 7 times -(14)
= [2sc in next stitch] 7 times -(14)
Row 9: [X V] 7 times -(22)
= [2sc in next stitch, sc] 7 times -(22)
Next part work crochet in row, crochet and turn workpiece before next row.
Row 10: O [X] 10 times then turn over workpiece -(10)
= make a chain then sc in next 10 stitches then turn over workpiece -(10)
Row 11: O X X Λ X X Λ X X then turn over workpiece -(8)
= make a chain then sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches
then turn over workpiece -(10)
Row 12: O X X Λ Λ X X then turn over workpiece -(6)
= make a chain then sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches then turn over workpiece -(10)
Row 13: O [Λ] 3 times -(3)
= make a chain then [sc2tog] 3 times -(3)
Repeat from Row 10 – 13 for remaining stitches. Then insert polyester fiber and sew the claws.
Forming Crabby
- Pin legs and body of crabby together (position in below picture). Notice the body bottom is bigger than upside.
- Sew them together using orange yarn.
- Attach the eyes of crabby to body of crabby and pin them. Then sew eyes with white yarn to crabby body.
- Sew the eyes to crabby using black yarn.
- Attach claw to the body of crabby and sew it together.
- Sew the mouth to crabby body using black yarn.
- Sew crabby cheeks using red yarn.
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emmabarton
May 02, 2013
Gonna make this for my Grandson's birthday, he will be two. His party is all pirates, and I'm making him sea toys to decorate with and then he can play with them later! :D
lisye zhang
Mar 13, 2012
I just finish this crabbie... so cute.. thankyou for the pattern http://crochetnknitting.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-crochet-crabbie.html
dfootemastec 32583 45
Dec 18, 2011
i have made this & my nephew calls it mr. crabs off of spongbob.
MamaBird
Dec 11, 2011
I would definitely make this. The only thing that might hinder me is the time involved in this type of project and putting it together.
bedfordshire14
Dec 09, 2011
I think it is so cute. He is the uncrabby crab. adorable. I will make one for one of the kids in my family after Christmas.
emmabarton
May 02, 2013
Actually the glory of such projects is that they are fairly simple usually, but they look very intricate! It's basic stitches, and with it forming so well, it just looks amazing when you are done. I do fruits and veggies all the time, flowers, and all sorts of things in this style... the sewing together is my worst part, but they tend to go together really well. Maybe try some of the other animals first in this style, and then do this with more hand-sewn parts later? Don't give up is the main idea! If you can do the two main stitches of chain an single crochet, you should be able to do this easily!
jojo1421 1520618
Dec 09, 2011
I would be more likely to make it if it were a knitted pattern; I can crochet, but that looks a little too complicated for me!!! However it is a darling pattern & I think it would be a fine gift for a child.
jojo1421 1520618
Dec 09, 2011
I would be more likely to make it if it were a knitted pattern; I can crochet, but that looks a little too complicated for me!!! However it is a darling pattern & I think it would be a fine gift for a child.
jljapple 7260154
Dec 08, 2011
He IS cute. My child care center could make use of this, or it would be a cute cheer up for someone who's had a rough week...maybe an "It's okay, I forgive you and I'm here for you" gift.
swilson46 0210072
Dec 08, 2011
I love this pattern. He is just adorable. He will be saved to make in the future.
editorKS
Dec 08, 2011
We're happy to hear so many of you enjoy this pattern! We think it's adorable too :) --editors of FaveCrafts
Mods
Dec 08, 2011
I think it's really cute, and I probably will be making it for my cousin's baby. Although I like the suggestion below too, making it to remind people not to be crabby!
Crafter 7353580
Dec 08, 2011
I love this little crab. I would like to crochet this myself. I think and child would love it.
janquito1 0667931
Dec 07, 2011
I would like to crochet this for myself, daughter and a friend to always remind us not to be crabby!
flutter61 4940512
Dec 07, 2011
It looks easy enough. I would make it if my grandbaby was bigger. I personally don't like having to sew "Parts" together. I recently found parts of bears in a sack of yarns. I'm that way on clothing patterns too.
gs73vw76 0343339
Dec 07, 2011
I would probably only crochet the Crabby the Crab pattern if it was for some very special boy or girl in my life as there are many small pieces that go into constructing the entire project. However, I really like the pattern and admire those crocheters who have the patience for this type of needlework.
lmoore 6828196
Dec 07, 2011
I think this little crab is adorable! Yes I would make it and give it to a child. I think they would love it.
D Constable
May 12, 2010
Love this crab!!! However, people from Maryland would crochet it in blue yarn (when it's alive) and red (after being steamed and covered in Old Bay Crab seasoning)!!!!
nareeoo
Apr 14, 2010
Thanks for the time for everyone comments and for very good suggestion about magic ring and adjustable ring as ShannonLee said. For correction of LG comment about the size of the rings. I would say that all the "ring" I mean in every beginning parts, I mean you should start with adjustable ring. Hope it is clarify enough. Also the size of crabby is "Finish size 1.5 tall 4 width".
ShannonLee
Mar 31, 2010
The 'magic ring' does not have a size. Check out this link httpwww.crochetme.comforumst28917.aspx I would assume you fasten off after finishing each piece and, yes, leave a length of yarn to sew it onto the body. Good luck!
tinkebelle
Mar 31, 2010
I think they mean to make a round by wrapping the yarn round your fingers and working into that......that way you can close the round by pulling on the thread and you have a neat start to the body........I will be making this for my son who is star sign cancer.....he will love it
LG
Mar 30, 2010
this is a bit confusing----- first you say make a rind, but not how large? ( 2. ) you dont say fasten off, leave a length of yrn??? after body???? then you say once, again 6 sc in ring, but not how large of a ring??? (3) dont tel to fast off eyes? (4) and each time you say so many sc in a ring, but not how large of a ring? and you dont say the size of the darling crabby..... lilliangilliland@yahoo.com
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