How to Crochet a Crab Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern

Ready to make a tiny crab with a big little personality? This crab amigurumi tutorial walks you through a cute ocean project with a round body, small claws, and playful handmade details. It is a lovely pattern to crochet for sea animal collections, summer gifts, nursery decor, or a small desk friend that brings a bit of beach-day charm to your space.

How to crochet Crab Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld

Pattern by: Mei

Picture: @amiguworld

Video: @amiguWorldOfficial

Quick Pattern Info

Skill level: Easy to intermediate beginner
Pattern type: Crab amigurumi free crochet pattern
Main stitches: magic ring, single crochet, increase, decrease, slip stitch, chain
Best for: sea animal collections, ocean-themed gifts, keychains, and cute crochet toys

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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

[ ] = 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 crab, you need:

– Yarn (2.5mm): orange, white, black

– 3.0 mm crochet hook

– Size eyes: 8mm

– Fiberfill for stuffing

– Sewing needle and scissors

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Before You Start

This crab amigurumi pattern uses basic stitches, simple shaping, and small sewn pieces. Prepare orange, white, and black yarn, safety eyes, fiberfill, a crochet hook, and a sewing needle before you begin.

Head – Body

Start with orange 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]
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. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.

How to crochet Crab Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld

Eyes (make 2)

Start with white yarn

R 1: 6sc in mr	[6]
R 2: inc x 6	[12]
R 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)	[12]
R 5: dec x 6	[6]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

How to crochet Crab Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld

Crab pincers (make 2)

Part 1

Start with orange yarn

R 1: 3 sc in mr	[3]
R 2: inc x 3	[6]
R 3: 6 sc	[6]

Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.

How to crochet Crab Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld

Part 2

Start with orange yarn

R 1: 3 sc in mr	[3]
R 2: inc x 3	[6]
R 3: 6 sc	[6]

Don’t cut yarn. Connect to part 1 with a slip stitch and continue crocheting

R 4: 1 ch, (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]

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

How to crochet Crab Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld

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Legs (make 8)

Start with orange yarn

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

Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

How to crochet Crab Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld

Your little crab is ready! Those tiny claws make it such a fun ocean friend for your crochet shelf, summer display, or handmade gift box. Try making it in red, orange, coral pink, or soft pastel yarn to create a tiny crab family.

Happy crocheting!

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