This crochet Crab applique is another design made in the shape of a heart. This crochet Crab will be great to embellish kid’s blankets or clothes. You can also use it for scrapbooking and custom greeting cards.
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My crochet Crab applique will be also perfect for different Under the Sea projects. I have already designed many crochet patterns for different sea motifs. In my collection, I have seashell, sea horses, jellyfish, corals, four different types of fish and more! All these patterns are available in my Etsy shop and in my Ravelry shop.
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This crochet Crab applique also continues my series of heart shaped creations. As this Crab is made in the shape of a heart, it will be also perfect for Valentine’s Day. See how you can use my crochet appliques for handmade Valentine’s Day cards!
If you like ocean theme projects, you may want to check out my Crochet Wall Arts Inspired by the Sea.
Crab Applique – Crochet Pattern
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Abbreviations:
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Ch – chain
DC – double crochet
HDC – half double crochet
HDC3tog – half double crochet three stitches together
Rnd – round
SC – single crochet
Sl St – slip stitch
TR – treble crochet
Finished Size:
This crochet Crab applique is about 3-1/2” x 2-3/4″.
Yarn:
I used Patons Grace cotton yarn, Cardinal.
Hook and other materials:
For your Crab applique you are welcome to experiment with different yarn weights and hooks to achieve different sizes.
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Instructions:
Ch 4;
Rnd 1. Make all of the next stitches into the fourth Ch from hook (the first Ch made) working under both loops – 3 DC, 3 HDC, Ch 1, DC (Heart point), Ch 1, 3 HDC, 3 DC, Ch 3, Sl St.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, in first St of previous Row make HDC and DC, 3 TR in next St, 2 DC in next St, DC into each of next 3 Sts, DC into Ch-1 stitch, DC in next St (Heart point), DC into Ch-1 stitch, DC into each of next 3 Sts, 2 DC in next St, 3 TR in next St, DC and HDC in next St, Ch 3, Sl St in center.
Rnd 3. Ch 3, SC in first St (make sure you work in top of the first St!),
Left Eye. *Ch 7, HDC3tog over 3rd, 4th and 5th Ch from hook, Ch 1, Sl St in each of 2 next Chs, SC in same St where the Eye started*.
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Left Claw. Ch 8, Sl St in 2nd Ch, SC in next Ch, working under 2 loops – SC in next Ch, Ch 4, Sl St in 2nd Ch, SC in next, HDC in next, working under 2 loops – HDC into side of next St, SC in next Ch, Sl St in each of next 3 Chs, SC in same St where the Claw started,
SC in next St,
Leg 1. **Ch 6, SC in 2nd Ch from the hook and in next Ch, 2 SC in next Ch, SC in each of next 2 Chs, SC in same St where the Leg started**,
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Leg 2. Repeat from ** to ** one time,
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Leg 3. Repeat from ** to ** one time,
SC in each of next 3 Sts, 3 SC in next St (heart point), SC in each of next 4 Sts,
Leg 4. ***Ch 7, SC in 2nd Ch from the hook and in each of next 2 Chs, skip next Ch, SC in next 2 Chs, SC in same St where the Leg started***,
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Leg 5. Repeat from *** to *** one time,
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Leg 6. Repeat from *** to *** one time,
SC in next St,
Right Claw. Ch 9, Sl St in 2nd Ch, SC2tog, working under 2 loops – HDC in next Ch, Ch 3, Sl St in 2nd Ch, SC in next, working under 2 loops – SC into side of next St, SC in next Ch, Sl St in next 3 Chs, SC in same St where the Claw started,
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Right Eye. Repeat from * to * one time,
Ch 3, Sl St in center. Fasten off.
The Eyes
You have multiple options to make eyes for your Crab applique. You can embroider eyes, you can also use buttons or googly eyes. (For babies and small children items – embroider the eyes on to avoid any safety concerns!)
I hope you enjoyed this cute and free crochet Crab applique pattern!
With love,
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Sea Turtle Applique
Heart Fish Applique
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