[Finished product] Crochet Gift, Amigurumi, Hermit Crab

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how to crochet a cute Hermit Crab – crochet patterns, tutorial and guides

Creating a cute hermit crab amigurumi is a fun project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to crochet your own little hermit crab with a vibrant shell.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Red (for the hermit crab body)
    • A mix of bright colors (for the shell, you can choose colors like blue, green, pink, yellow, etc.)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (for tighter stitches)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
  • Safety eyes: (6mm to 8mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
  • Stitch marker: Optional, to track rounds
  • Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Hermit Crab Body (Red Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-7: Sc around (24) for 3 rounds to build the body.
  6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 10: Sc around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the body with fiberfill.

2. Hermit Crab Claws (Make 2, Red Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (8).
  3. Rounds 3-5: Sc around (8) for 3 rounds.
  4. Round 6: Dec around (4).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Stuff the claws lightly and sew them to the front sides of the body.

3. Hermit Crab Legs (Make 4, Red Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc into the ring (5).
  2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (5) for 3 rounds.

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew two legs to each side of the crab’s body, just behind the claws.

4. Hermit Crab Eyes (Make 2, Red Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (4) for 2 rounds.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Use black yarn or attach small safety eyes to the top of each eyestalk. Then, sew the eyestalks onto the top of the crab’s head.

5. Colorful Shell (Choose Multiple Yarn Colors)

You can make the shell in colorful stripes or a solid color with accents. Here’s a simple spiral pattern:

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring using the first color, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36).
  7. Rounds 7-9: Sc around (36) for 3 rounds. Switch colors as you go to create stripes.
  8. Round 10: 4 sc, dec around (30).
  9. Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  10. Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  11. Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  12. Round 14: Dec around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff the shell and shape it into a spiral or cone shape. Sew it onto the back of the crab, making sure it fits snugly.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the body parts (claws, legs, and eyes) securely to the main body.
  2. Sew the shell onto the back of the crab. Position it so that it covers the back part of the crab but leaves the front legs and claws free.
  3. Use a yarn needle to hide and weave in all ends.

Final Touches:

  • Details on the shell: You can add little accent stitches or lines in different colors to make the shell look more vibrant and fun.
  • Eyes: If using black yarn instead of safety eyes, embroider small dots at the end of each eyestalk.

And now you have an adorable hermit crab with a colorful shell! This cute creation can make a fun keychain, desk decoration, or toy. Enjoy your crocheting!

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