Aren’t they Claw-dorable?? Now you can crochet your very own cuddly lobster and crab together in one pattern. This crochet pattern features fun construction, minimal sewing, and an intriguing stitch that will keep you snap-tivated from beginning to end!
Summer has arrived here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and that means the chance to walk on the beach, peer into the tide pools, and surf! One of my favourite places to go is the Bay of Fundy, where, when the tides recede, you can walk the ocean floor and see the little crabs wandering about in the sunshine. And for lobsters, there is an off-the-beaten-path tide pool where you can spy lobsters roaming around in the water, soaking up the rays. Nova Scotia is a beautiful place, and when I had the chance to crochet my own patterns for a lobster and a crab, I was so delighted!
Here are the details!
Here is everything you need to know about the Claw-dorable Lobster & Crab!
You can get the crochet pattern in a few ways!
Get the Lion Brand Kit which includes the yarn and the digital pattern here >> https://lionbrand.sjv.io/EEW6r2
Get the Ravelry PDF here >> https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/claw-dorable-lobster–crab
Get the Etsy PDF here >> https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4534671978/claw-dorable-lobster-crab-stuffies
Yarn
Order the complete Lion Brand Yarn Kit here >> https://lionbrand.sjv.io/EEW6r2
Yarn:
(Makes both stuffies)
Lion Brand Cover Story Posh Twist (Bulky) (100% Polyester) (233 yds/200g): 2 balls #571-142AQ Pomegranate
Materials
US Size E/4 (3.50mm) crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors, polyester stuffing, 6mm black safety eyes, locking stitch markers.
Sizes/Measurements
Lobster = 18” long x 10” wide
Crab = 20” x 20” with legs extended
Gauge
Gauge is not essential to this project.
14 hdc in 3rd loop x 10 rows = 4”
Notes
- Lobster body is worked in 2 flat pieces that are stitched together. Tail is then worked in the round.
- Crab body is worked in 2 flat pieces that are stitched together.
- Ch 1 at beginning of round or row does not count as a stitch.
Abbreviations
3rd back loop = the 3rd back bar behind the top of the hdc stitch
3rd front loop = the 3rd front bar in front of the top of the hdc stitch
Ch = chain
Hdc = half double crochet
Hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
Sl st = slip stitch
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Instructions:
LOBSTER:
Lobster Body (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 15, starting in 2nd ch from hook hdc 13, 3 hdc in last, rotate to work in underside of ch, hdc 13, 3 hdc in last – 32 hdc.
Work in Back 3rd Loop for remainder of Body.
Round 2: *Hdc 13, 2 hdc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around – 38 hdc.
Round 3: *Hdc 13, [2 hdc, hdc in next] x 3; repeat from * around – 44 hdc.
Round 4: *Hdc 13, [hdc, 2 hdc in next, hdc] x 3; repeat from * around – 50 hdc.
Round 5: *Hdc 13, [2 hdc, hdc 3] x 3; repeat from * around – 56 hdc.
Fasten off 1st piece, do not fasten off 2nd piece. Count 10 sts back from 1st st, mark with a st marker. Mark same 10 sts on 1st piece for tail opening. Place 2 pieces together with Wrong Sides Facing and 10 marked sts matched on both pieces.
Round 6 (joining): Working through both thicknesses to join, sc 46 sts around leaving 10 marked sts on each piece unworked for tail opening – 46 sc.
Insert safety eyes to Round 6 at opposite end of Tail opening, approximately 3 sts apart. Continue to Tail.
Lobster Tail
Continue working in Back 3rd Loop only.
Round 1: Hdc in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in gap between panels, hdc in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in gap between panels – 24 hdc.
Rounds 2-12: Hdc around.
Stuff.
Row 13: Hdc to side of tail, sl st, ch 1, pinch shape closed and working through both thicknesses sc 12 across to close, turn – 12 sc.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc 12, turn.
Continue to Lobster Tail Fins.
Lobster Tail Fins
Row 1: Ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook hdc in each ch across, turn – 6 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 1, working in Back 3rd Loop only, hdc 6, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, working in Back 3rd Loop only, hdc 6, sl st in next 2 sts of Tail.
Rows 4-18: Repeat Rows 1-3 – 6 Fins total at the end of Row 18.
Lobster Side Leg (Make 8)
Row 1: Ch 9, starting in 2nd ch from hook sc across – 8 sc.
Fasten off. Knot ends and trim. Stitch to sides of Body, 4 on each side, using photos as a guide.
Lobster Feeler
Mark center 4 sts of head in front of eyes.
Row 1: Ch 15, sl st to 1st marked st, sl st in next 3 sts, ch 15.
Fasten off, trim ends.
Small Lobster Claw (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 4 sc.
Round 2: [2 sc, sc in next] x 2 – 6 sc.
Round 3: [Sc, 2 sc, sc] x 2 – 8 sc.
Round 4: [2 sc, sc 3] x 2 – 10 sc.
Rounds 5-7: Sc around.
Fasten off, set aside to join to Large Lobster Claw.
Large Lobster Claw (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 4 sc.
Round 2: [2 sc, sc] x 2 – 6 sc.
Round 3: [Sc, 2 sc, sc] x 2 – 8 sc.
Round 4: [2 sc, sc 3] x 2 – 10 sc.
Round 5: [Sc 2, 2 sc, sc 2] x 2 – 12 sc.
Round 6: [2 sc, sc] x 6 – 18 sc.
Round 7: [Sc, 2 sc, sc] x 6 – 24 sc.
Rounds 8-10: Sc around.
Round 11 (joining): Holding Small Claw next to Large Claw, sc 10 around Small Claw, sc 24 around Large Claw – 34 sc.
Round 12: Sc2tog, sc around – 33 sc.
Round 13: [Sc2tog, sc 9] around – 30 sc.
Round 14: [Sc2tog, sc 3] around – 24 sc.
Stuff.
Round 15: [Sc, sc2tog, sc] around – 18 sc.
Round 16: [Sc2tog, sc] around – 12 sc.
Rounds 17-19: Sc around.
Row 20: Sc to side of Claw, sl st, ch 1, pinch shape closed, working through both thicknesses to close sc 6 across, turn – 6 sc.
Row 21: Ch 1, sc 6, turn.
Round 22: Ch 1, working in FLO [sc2tog, sc] x 2, rotate to work in BLO sts of same row, [sc2tog, sc] x 2 – 8 sc.
Rounds 23-25: Sc around.
Stuff.
Row 26: Sc to side edge of Claw, sl st, ch 1, working through both thicknesses sc 4 across to close, turn – 4 sc.
Row 27: Ch 1, sc 4.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew to front sides of body ahead of Small Legs. Weave in ends.
CRAB:
Crab Body (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 2, 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook – 8 hdc.
*Note: Begin working in 3rd Back Loop for remaining rounds.
Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around – 16 hdc.
Round 3: [2 hdc, hdc in next] around – 24 hdc.
Round 4: [Hdc, 2 hdc, hdc] around – 32 hdc.
Round 5: [2 hdc, hdc 3] around – 40 hdc.
Round 6: [Hdc 2, 2 hdc, hdc 2] around – 48 hdc.
Round 7: [2 hdc, hdc 5] around – 56 hdc.
Round 8: [Hdc 3, 2 hdc, hdc 3] around – 64 hdc.
Round 9: [2 hdc, hdc 7] around – 72 hdc.
Round 10: [Hdc 3, 2 hdc, hdc 3] around – 80 hdc.
Fasten off 1st piece, do not fasten off 2nd piece. Place 2 pieces with Wrong Sides Facing and stitch through both thicknesses to join for next round. Insert safety eyes to Round 10 of 2nd piece approximately 4 sts apart.
Round 11 (Joining): Ch 1, sc through both thicknesses in each stitch around, stuffing lightly as work progresses, join – 80 sc.
Fasten off, weave in end.
Crab Leg (Make 8)
Round 1: Ch 2, working in 2nd ch from hook sc 4– 4 sc.
Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around.
Row 6: Sl st in next st, ch 1, pinch shape closed and working through both thicknesses sc 2 across to close, turn – 2 sc.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 2, turn.
Round 8: Ch 1, working in FLO, 2 sc, sc in next, turn to work in BLO of sts from same Row, 2 sc, sc in last – 6 sc.
Rnds 9-14: Sc around – 6 sc.
Stuff lightly.
Row 15: Sl st in next 2 sts, ch 1, pinch shape closed and working through both thicknesses sc 3 across to close, turn – 3 sc.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc 3, turn.
Round 17: Ch 1, working in FLO sc, 2 sc in next, sc in next, turn to work in BLO sts of same row, sc, 2 sc in next, sc in last – 8 sc.
Rounds 18-25: Sc around.
Stuff.
Row 26: Sl st in next 3 sts, ch 1, pinch shape closed and working through both thicknesses sc 4 to close, turn – 4 sc.
Row 27: Ch 1, sc 4.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin legs to body of Crab using photos as a guide. Weave in ends.
Small Crab Claw (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 2, working in 2nd ch from hook 4 sc – 4 sc.
Rounds 2-4: Sc around.
Fasten off, stuff, and set aside to join to Large Claw.
Large Crab Claw (Make 2)
Round 1: Ch 2, working in 2nd ch from hook 4 sc – 4 sc.
Round 2: [2 sc, sc in next] x 2 – 6 sc.
Rounds 3-5: Sc around.
Round 6 (Joining): Holding Small Crab Claw next to Large Crab Claw sc 4 on Small Claw, sc 6 around Large Claw to join – 10 sc.
Round 7: [Sc 2, 2 sc, sc 2] x 2 – 12 sc.
Row 8: Sl st 2, ch 1, pinch shape closed and sc 6 through both thicknesses to join, turn – 6 sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc 6, turn.
Round 10: Ch 1, working in FLO sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2, rotate to work in BLO sts of same row, sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2 – 10 sc.
Rounds 11-18: Sc around.
Stuff.
Row 19: Sl st 3, ch 1, pinch top of shape closed and sc 5 through both thicknesses to join, turn – 5 sc.
Row 20: Ch 1, sc 5.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew to front sides of body approximately 3 sts away from edge of each eye. Weave in ends.
-Lee
