Cookie Crab: Free crochet pattern

Hi crochet friends! 

Today I would like to share with you my pattern for an adorable crab. This is one of my no-sew patterns. Sweet cookie crab is not difficult to make. The pattern includes basic crochet stitches. I'm sure you will have fun crocheting. 😃

In this project I use YarnArt Dolce (100g/120m) yarn. You can use any super bulky or bulky yarn in your work. Just remember that when using a different yarn, the size of the mascot may be different.
You can use completely different colours of yarn, it's up to you. 😊

Finished size approximately - width 19 cm, length 10 cm.

Yarn colours (less than 1 skein each):

• colour A - YarnArt Dolce NR 747 - Light brown
• colour B - YarnArt Dolce NR 791 - Brown

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DO NOT publish or sell this pattern in any form. This pattern is copyrighted and any unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited.

1. Before you start

• In the project I use US terminology.
• We work in a spiral, adding the filling while crocheting.
• You can use any plush yarn in your project.
• If you have trouble pulling the yarn through, use a smaller hook to help.
• If you have any problems with this project, feel free to write to me. I will be happy to help.

2. Materials

• Hook - 5 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing fibre
• Yarn
• Black embroidery thread
• Safety eyes - 12 mm or any you want

3. Abbreviation

• MR - magic ring
• BLO - back loop only
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease 
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet

4. Instruction

Legs (x6):

1. A: 6 sc in MR (6)

2-4. 6 sc (6) (3 rounds)

Don't stuff the legs.

Fold in half and close with 3 sc.

Leave a short piece of yarn to additionally secure the legs inside the body.

Claws (x2):

1. A: 6 sc in MR (6)

2-3. 6 sc (6) (2 rounds)

Fasten off. Stuff first part of claws.

Leave a short piece of yarn to sew up the hole left by connecting the crab claws together.

1. A: 6 sc in MR (6)

2. 6 sc (6)

Connect:

3-4. 12 sc (12) (2 rounds)

5. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

6. (sc, dec) x3 (6)

7. 6 sc (6)

Stuff the claws.

Fold in half and close with 3 sc.

Leave a short piece of yarn to additionally secure the claws inside the body.

Sew up the hole between the pieces of crab claw.

Body:

1. A: 8 sc in MR (8)

2. 8 inc (16)

3. (sc, inc) x8 (24)

4. (2 sc, inc) x8 (32)

5. (3 sc, inc) x8 (40)

6. (4 sc, inc) x8 (48)

7-8. 48 sc (48) (2 rounds)

9. BLO: (4 sc, dec) x2, 3 sc + CLAWS, sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x2, 3 sc + CLAWS, sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x2 (40)

Place the claws with the shorter part inwards as shown in the photo below.

10. 2 sc, 3 sc + LEG, 3 sc + LEG, 3 sc + LEG, 16 sc, 3 sc + LEG, 3 sc + LEG, 3 sc + LEG, 4 sc (40)

Place safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, 6 stitches apart.

11. (3 sc, dec) x8 (32)

12. (2 sc, dec) x8 (24)

13. (sc, dec) x8 (16)

14. 8 dec (8)

Stuff the body. 

Fasten off and close the hole by pulling your tail through the front loops of stitches and pull. 

Assembly:

• Embroider the mouth between the eyes.
• Embroider chocolate pieces.
• If you want, embroider pink cheeks.

Congratulations you just finished Cookie Crab!

I hope you enjoyed this pattern. 😀