Tipper the Tiny Crab Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
Who wouldn’t fall in love with this adorable little crab? He’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and he’s quick and easy to crochet!
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Size
Tipper measures just 3.5 inches tall when made with worsted weight yarn.
Want a bigger or smaller crab? Use thicker or thinner yarn and a larger or smaller hook!
(Take a look at the Christmas tree ornament Alyssa stitched in sock-weight yarn!)
Difficulty
This is an easy pattern, but shaping the claws uses a skill best tackled by people who have made one or two amigurumi already.
Skills required:
- single crochet
- increasing
- decreasing
- attaching parts
The pattern is a pdf that contains step-by-step photographs, and you'll find videos at Shiny Happy World teaching all the skills you'll need. You’ll never feel lost or wonder if you're doing it right. :-)
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You'll need. . .
- two colors of yarn - less than a skein of each. The sample uses red and a tiny bit of white.)
- Size H crochet hook (or size appropriate for yarn chosen)
- Polyester stuffing
- 12 mm black eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
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