Crab Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

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Designer: Les mailles du Rocher
Instagram: @les.mailles.du.rocher
Difficulty Level: Beginner

A Playful Ocean Companion for Your Crochet Moments
Bright colors and a cheerful shape make this Crab Amigurumi a fun and lively project to add to your handmade collection. Designed with a cute character style, this little crab brings a playful ocean vibe to your crochet time and works perfectly as a gift, nursery decor, or desk companion. Its clean and simple form fits beautifully into easy crochet projects and relaxed crafting sessions. We truly appreciate the designer for sharing this charming crab design, and you’ll also find extra crab amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern for more inspiration.

Curious to try this crab design? Scroll down to access the full pattern details.

This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern uses basic stitches and smooth shaping, making it enjoyable and quick to complete. The compact size and simple structure make it ideal for a relaxing crochet session or a last-minute handmade gift. If you enjoy ocean-themed toys, you might also love the adorable mini octopus amigurumi shared on our blog, which pairs beautifully with sea creature collections.

The pattern is created using Ricorumi cotton yarn in orange, blue, pink, and white, giving the crab a crisp and colorful finish. A 3 mm crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, and basic tools like a yarn needle, stitch marker, and scissors are all you need to complete this project. If you like small and colorful designs, you may also enjoy the cute crochet fish amigurumi featured on our blog. Additional crab ideas are shared at the bottom of the pattern for extra inspiration.

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Materials

  • Cotton yarn Ricorumi
    ▪︎ Orange
    ▪︎ Blue
    ▪︎ Pink
    ▪︎ White
  • Black embroidery thread
  • 3 mm crochet hook
  • 6 mm safety eyes
  • Yarn needle
  • Fiberfill for stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

(Rnd: round)
(MR: magic ring)
(Ch: chain)
(sl st: slip stitch)
(sc: single crochet)
(FLO: front loops only)
(BLO: back loops only)
(Inc: increase)
(Dec: decrease)
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
[ ] – total number of stitches in the round

The crab is made in two parts: the upper part (head) and the lower part (overalls).

HOW TO CROCHET A CRAB AMIGURUMI

Head

In orange.
Ch 15. Work around the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
R1: 13 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 12 sc, inc [30]
R2: inc, 12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc [36]
R3: 1 sc, inc, 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 12 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 [42]
R4: 2 sc, inc, 12 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 12 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 [48]
R5: 3 sc, inc, 12 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3, 12 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 [54]
R6: 4 sc, inc, 12 sc, (4 sc, inc) x 3, 12 sc, (4 sc, inc) x 2 [60]
R7–R14: 60 sc [60]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Overalls

In blue.
Repeat R1–R6 of the head.
R7–R13: 60 sc [60]
R14: FLO – 60 sc [60]
R15: 60 sc [60]
Fasten off and hide yarn.
Sew the head to the overalls using BLO of R13. Stuff before closing.
Attach blue yarn at the back, ch 22, and join to the front with sl st (adjust length if needed).

Front Claws

Small Part (make 2)
In orange.
R1: MR, 4 sc [4]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 [6]
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8]
R4: 8 sc [8]
Stuff lightly. Fasten off.

Big Part (make 2)
R1: MR, 4 sc [4]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 [6]
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8]
R4: (3 sc, inc) x 2 [10]
R5: (4 sc, inc) x 2 [12]
R6–R8: 12 sc [12]

Stuff.
R9: Join to small part with 1 sc, 7 sc on small, 12 sc on big [20]
R10: 20 sc [20]
R11: (2 sc, dec) x 5 [15]
R12: (3 sc, dec) x 3 [12]
R13: (2 sc, dec) x 3 [9]
R14–R15: 9 sc [9]

Adjust stitches so both claws align evenly. Stuff and fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.

Side Claws (make 2 sets)

In orange.
Each side = 4 small claws.
For each claw:
R1: MR, 4 sc [4]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 [6]
R3–R5: 6 sc [6]

Fasten off 3 claws, keep yarn on 4th.
Join all claws:

  • Continue 3 sc on 4th claw
  • Join 3rd claw with 1 sc, then 2 sc
  • Join 2nd claw with 1 sc, then 2 sc
  • Join 1st claw with 1 sc, then 5 sc
  • Continue around:
    • 3 sc on 2nd claw
    • 3 sc on 3rd claw
    • 3 sc on 4th claw

Fasten off, leaving long tail.

Eyes (make 2)

White Part
R1: MR, 6 sc [6] (do not tighten fully)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R3: 9 sc, sl st [9]
Fasten off.
Insert safety eyes into MR center.

Orange Part
R1: MR, 8 sc [8]
R2: (3 sc, inc) x 2 [10]
R3: 10 sc [10]
R4: FLO – 10 sc [10]

Fasten off, leaving tail.
Insert white part inside, sew together, then attach to head.
Enjoy crocheting Triton the Crab.

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