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 horse, jellyfish, corals, four different types of fish, and more! All these patterns are available in my Etsy shop.
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
The pattern for this crochet Crab applique is also available as a print-friendly, styled and advertisement-free PDF file. You can get it from my Etsy Shop.
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Abbreviations:
(See a list of crochet abbreviations used in patterns by yarn industry designers and publishers HERE)
Ch – chain
DC – double crochet
HDC – half double crochet
HDC3tog – half double crochet three stitches together
Rnd – round
SC – single crochet
SC2tog – single crochet two stitches together
Sl St – slip stitch
TR – treble crochet
Finished Size:
This crochet Crab applique is about 3-1/2” x 2-3/4″.
Yarn:
Light weight #3 cotton yarn – I used Patons Grace cotton yarn, Cardinal.
Hook and Other Materials:
Sticky Back Googly Eyes – optional
Black embroidery floss
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 in center.
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Rnd 2. Ch 3, HDC + DC in first St, 3 TR in next St, 2 DC in next St, DC in each of next 3 Sts, DC in Ch-1 stitch, DC in next St (Heart point),
DC in Ch-1 stitch, DC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 DC in next St, 3 TR in next St, DC + 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 was 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 was 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 was 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 was 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 was started,
SC in each of next 2 Sts,
Right Eye. Repeat from * to * one time,
Ch 3, Sl St in center.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Block your applique as necessary.
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 heart Crab applique free crochet pattern!
Happy Crocheting!
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I made the crab, it was delightful and really easy to follow the instructions. Thank you.
You are very welcome! I am happy to hear that liked my crab!
Love this pattern! I am making them for 2021 Valentine’s Day presents. I have a question though regarding the 6 legs. I have made 3 (with different weights of yarn) and the 6 legs tend to curl (up on one side and curl down on the opposite side). My eyes and claw are great but my legs don’t look like your legs in your pictures. Yours look more straight. Is there something I’m don’t wrong? Just curious. I’m not unhappy with it but I would for my legs to look like your crab legs. Thanks!!
Hi Donna, it is hard to say without seeing your crab what is wrong. Could you please send me a picture of your crab? Email to [email protected].