Claws (make 2)
Make 2 parts.
Rnd 1. MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2. (1sc,inc)* (6)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)* (9)
Rnd 4. 9 sc (9)
Fasten off 1st.
Rnd 5. Join the 2nd to the 1st part with 1sc, continue 8 sc, then 9 sc on 2nd part (18)
Rnd 6. 18 sc (18)
Rnd 7. (1sc,dec)* (12)
Rnd 8. (dec)* (6)
Rnd 9. BLO- 6 sc (6)
Rnd 10-11. 6 sc (6)
In FLO of Rnd 8, take same yarn and crochet 6 slst.
We have completed the claws. Now it’s the eyes.
Eyes (make 2)
Make a ch 4, crochet around the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1. 2 sc, 3 sc in last st, 1 sc, inc (8)
Rnd 2-4. 8 sc (8)
Insert the safety eyes btw rnds 2 and 3. If it is too tight, depending on the size you have, simply embroider eyes.
Rnd 5-6. 8 sc (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 6)
Rnd 1. MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2. (1sc,inc)* (6)
Rnd 3-6. 6 sc (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
We make the final touch of the crab with its cheeks. If you prefer pink yarn, it will be more cute.
Cheeks (make 2)
Rnd 1. MR, 6 hdc (6)
Rnd 2. (hdc inc)* (12), slst.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.