Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet Pattern

Meet our chubby little Mochi Crab – the cutest sea friend you can crochet! In this free amigurumi pattern, AmiguWorld will guide you step by step to make your own soft and squishy crab using simple stitches. We chose a bright red to make it stand out, but feel free to play with your favorite colors. Ready to crochet your new ocean buddy? Let’s begin!

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Pattern by: @amiguworld

Picture: @amiguworld

Video Tutorial: @AmiguWorldOfficial

Abbreviations:

R = round

mr = magic ring

sc = single crochet

inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)

dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

ch = chain

FO = Fasten off/finish off

FLO = Front loops only

BLO = Back loops only

[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

To crochet an amigurumi Mochi Crab, you need:

– Yarn (2.5mm): cream, orange, pink, back

– Size of eyes: 8mm

– Fiberfill for stuffing

– Sewing needle and scissors

Amigurumi Mochi Crab

Free Crochet Patterns

Body

Start with cream yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2: inc x 6	[12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6	[18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6	[24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6	[30]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6	[36]
R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6	[42]
R 8-14: 42 sc (7 rounds)	[42]
Insert the eyes between rounds 10-11, 4 sts apart
R 15: (5 sc, dec) x 6	[36]
R 16: (4 sc, dec) x 6	[30]
R 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6	[24]
R 18: (2 sc, dec) x 6	[18]
Stuff with fiberfill
R 19: (1 sc, dec) x 6	[12]
R 20: dec x 6	[6]

Stuff with fiberfill. Fasten off, and hide the tail.

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Coat

Start with orange yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr, sl st	[6]
R 2: 1 ch, inc x 6, sl st	[12]
R 3: 1 ch, (1 sc, inc) x 6, sl st	[18]
R 4: 1 ch, (2 sc, inc) x 6, sl st	[24]
R 5: 1 ch, (3 sc, inc) x 6, sl st	[30]
R 6: 1 ch, (4 sc, inc) x 6, sl st	[36]
R 7: 1 ch, (5 sc, inc) x 6, sl st	[42]
R 8-17: ch, 42 sc, sl st (10 rounds)	[42]
R 18: 1 ch, (5 sc, dec) x 6, sl st	[36]
Insert the body and then hook it again.
R 19: 1 ch, (4 sc, dec) x 6, sl st	[30]
R 20: 1 ch, (3 sc, dec) x 6, sl st	[24]

Cut the yarn, hide the tail.

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Hair (make 3)

Start with pink yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr

[6]

Cut the yarn, hide the tail.

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Pincers (make 2)

Part 1

Start with orange yarn

R 1: 6 sc in mr	[6]
R 2-3: 6 sc	[6]

Cut the yarn.

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Part 2

Part 2 crochet similar to Part 1, but do not cut the yarn, connect Part 1 with Part 2 together with a shift stitch, go up 1 sl st, and then crochet again.

R 4: (1 sc, inc) x 6	[18]
R 5: 18 sc	[18]
R 6: (1 sc, dec) x 6	[12]
R 7: dec x 6	[6]
R 8-10: 6 sc (3 rounds)	[6]

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Legs (make 8)

Start with orange yarn

R 1: 4 sc in mr	[4]
R 2-5: 4 sc (4 rounds)	[4]

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

Hooray, you’ve finished your Mochi Crab! Isn’t it adorable? Even with all the tiny parts, it’s still an easy and super satisfying project to make. Show us your colorful creation — what shade did you pick? Don’t forget to stop by AmiguWorld often for more fun and free amigurumi crochet patterns!

Amigurumi Mochi Crab Crochet pattern by AmiguWorld

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