Lobster Amigurumi crochet pattern
Materials
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Materials and Tools. • Crochet hook 2.5 mm.
Step 2
• Fingering thickness cotton thread (8/4) in. Coral (main color)
Step 3
Pale pink (handkerchief) • Safety eyes 8 mm.
Step 4
• Wool needle. • Pins.
Step 5
• Silicone fiber filling. Approximate final measurement: 18 cm high.
Step 6
(May vary depending on thread tension and thickness) Abbreviations.
Step 7
ch = ch. pe = dwarf point (slid)
Step 8
mp = half a point. inc = increase (2 sc in the same point)
Step 9
dim = decrease. AM = magic ring.
Step 10
BL = back loop FL = front loop
Step 11
10 Professional Tips for Knitting. Use a marker on each lap to avoid losing the start.
Step 12
Maintain firm but flexible tension so that the fabric remains compact. Adjust the magic ring tightly to avoid visible gaps.
Step 13
Place your eyes before beginning heavy decreases. Fill progressively, not at the end.
Step 14
Do not overstuff the tail to maintain its natural shape. When working in BL or FL, be sure to only take the indicated strand.
Step 15
Align the pieces well before sewing using pins. For a clean finish, make invisible decreases if you prefer.
Step 16
Before closing limbs, check the orientation. 6 mp in AM (6)
Step 17
Let's start with the part: Body. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18) 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, 1 sc (24)
Step 18
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30) 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc (36)
Step 19
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42) 8-10. 42mp.
Step 20
3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x5, 3 sc (48) 12-25. 48mp.
Step 21
Place eyes between V19 and 20 with 9 points of separation. Embroider cheeks in pink.
Step 22
3 mp, dim, (6 mp, dim) x5, 3 mp (42) FL only: 42 mp.
Step 23
Close and hide. Abdomen – Layer 2
Step 24
Place the body head down. Join thread in the first BL of V28.
Step 25
42 mp taking BL. (5mp, dim) x6 (36)
Step 26
Start filling. FL only: 36mp.
Step 27
Abdomen – Layer 3 Join thread in the first BL of the V7 of layer 2.
Step 28
2 mp, dim, (4 mp, dim) x5, 2 mp (30) FL only: 30 mp.
Step 29
Join thread in BL of V7 of layer 3. Let's start with the part: Tail. (3 mp, dim) x6 (24)
Step 30
Stuff lightly. 1 sc, dim, (2 sc, dim) x5, 1 sc (18)
Step 31
(1 sc, dim) x6 (12) 10-11. 12mp.
Step 32
Close taking FL. Little legs (x4)
Step 33
(2 sc, inc) x2 (8) Do not fill.
Step 34
Flatten and close joining sides with 4 sc. Leave long thread to sew.
Step 35
Do not fill. Close leaving thread to sew.
Step 36
Heart Tweezers (x2) Let's start with the part: Fins. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Step 37
1-6 same as piece 1 DO NOT cut thread.
Step 38
7. With piece 2 on the hook, join to piece 1 with 1 sc. Work 17 sc on piece 1 and 18 sc on piece 2 (36).
Step 39
Place marker. (7 mp, dim) x4 (32)
Step 40
3 sc, dim, (6 sc, dim) x3, 3 sc (28) Start filling.
Step 41
(5 sc, dim) x4 (24) 2 sc, dim, (4 sc, dim) x3, 2 sc (20)
Step 42
(3 sc, dim) x4 (16) 1 sc, dim, (2 sc, dim) x3, 1 sc (12)
Step 43
(1 mp, dim) x4 (8) 18-31. 8mp.
Step 44
Fill arm. Crush and close with 4 sc.
Step 45
Leave long strand. Antennas (x2)
Step 46
Leave a long initial strand. From the second ch: 16 st.
Step 47
Close leaving a long thread. Scarf (Pale Pink)
Step 48
From second ch: 80 sc. ch 1 and turn. 2-5. BL only: 80mp.
Step 49
Close and hide strands. Final Assembly.
Step 50
• Sew 2 legs per side on layer 2 of the abdomen. • Sew fins on the tail.
Step 51
• Sew antennas on the head. • Sew heart clips between V26-27 of the body.
Step 52
• Secure arms to head with discreet stitches. • Tie a scarf around the neck.