Dive into the whimsical world of crochet with our Amigurumi Lobster Crochet Pattern! Crafted with love and colorful yarn, this delightful pattern brings a pinch of ocean charm to your creations.
From its adorable claws to its cute antennae, every stitch is designed to capture the essence of this underwater marvel.
Perfect for seasoned crocheters or beginners seeking a fun challenge, our pattern includes detailed instructions and step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.
Whether as a playful gift or a charming addition to your home décor, this amigurumi lobster is sure to make a splash!
Size:
11 inches from head to back of tail with weight 4 yarn and a 3.25 mm hook
Skill Level Needed:
Intermediate- suitable for novice crocheters, requires patience and precisions when assembling the lobster and basic crochet skills.
Materials Needed:
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4, approximately 100g of main color, 50-75g of accent colors Color A: Red
Hook Size: D Hook or 3.25 mm 24 mm safety eyes
Scissors, sewing needle, stitch marker, fiberfill stuffing
Black embroidery thread
Abbreviations:
- mr= magic ring- crochet single crochet stitches in to the adjustable loop
- BLO= back loops only
- ch= chain stitch
- F/O= Fasten off
- sc= single crochet stitch
- sl= slip stitch
- dc= double crochet stitch
- inc= increase- make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch dec=decrease- crochet two stitches together using the decrease method (4 sc, inc) x 6= repeat the pattern between parentheses 6 times
Notes:
- Do not join rounds unless stated, work in a continuous spiral
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round
- All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise in the pattern
Head/Body:
Crocheted from front front of face to back of tail
With Color A:
1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6
2. Increase in each st around= 12
3. (sc, inc) x 6= 18
4. inc x 6, 12 sc= 24
5. (sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 30
6. (2 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 36
7. sc in each st around
8. (3 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 42
9. (4 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 48
10. (5 sc, inc) x 6, 12 sc= 54 11-16. sc in each st around
Place eyes between rounds 7 and 8, leaving 12 holes between them. 1st eye is placed after the 2nd increase. Count 12 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. If you want the sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes on until row 27.
TIP! You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use.
17. (7 sc, dec) x 6= 48
18-19. sc in each st around
20. (6 sc, dec) x 6= 42
21. sc in each st around
22. (5 sc, dec) x 6= 36
Now for the eyes. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want. Follow the pictures for help. There is also a youtube video I have for extra help on this process.
To place the backs of the eyes you will need to remove most of the stuffing to place the washers on the eyes then re stuff it.
23-27. sc in each st around
28. (4 sc, dec) x 6= 30
29-32. sc in each st around
33. (3 sc, dec) x 6= 24
34-37. sc in each st around
38. (2 sc, dec) x 6= 18
39-40. sc in each st around
41. (5 sc, inc) x 3= 21
42. sc in each st around
43. (6 sc, inc) x 3= 24
44. sc in each st around
45. (3 sc, inc) x 6= 30
46. (4 sc, inc) x 6= 36
47. Sc in each st around
Fold the tail in half and sc the opening
Follow pictures below for help.
closed.
1. Ch 2, turn, 5 dc in the same st,skip next st, sc in next st Repeat from * to * across the tail.
F/O and weave in the tail end
Claws(Make 2):
With Color A:
Claw tips(Make 2):
1. Work 6 sc into a magic ring= 6
2. (sc, inc) x 3= 9
3.(2 sc, inc) x 3= 12
4. (3 sc, inc) x 3= 15
5. (4 sc, inc) x 3= 18
6. (5 sc, inc) x 3= 21
Do not F/O the 2nd claw!
7. To connect the claws, work around the top: (5 sc, dec) x 6= 36
8-9. sc in each st around
10. (2 sc, dec) x 6, 12 sc= 30
11. sc in each st around
12. (sc, dec) x 6, 12 sc= 24
13. sc in each st around
14. dec x 6, 12 sc= 18 Start stuffing the legs
15-17. sc in each st around Stop stuffing the legs
18. (4 sc, dec) x 3= 15
19. (3 sc, dec) x 3= 12
20. Work 5 sc, Fold the leg in half and sc the Opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing
Legs(Make 4):
With Color A:
1. Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6
2. Increase in each st around= 12
3. (3 sc, inc) x 3= 15
4-5. sc in each st around
6. (3 sc, dec) x 3= 12
7. sc in each st around
8. (2 sc, dec) x 3= 9
Do not stuff after this round 9-11. sc in each st around
Fold the leg in half and sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing
Assembly
Head and Body:
- Cut a long strand of white yarn. Thread your needle and insert the needle into a hole on the side of the head. Bring the needle up to a lower corner inside the eye. Bring the needle to a corner on top of the eye and insert the needle. Pull just a little so the white yarn goes underneath the eye. Do not pull too tightly. Repeat for the 2nd eye. Weave in the tail ends.
- I changed the strands on the front of the face to red after pictures. For the tentacles or strands on the face, thread a needle with a strand of red or black yarn. Insert the needle into a hole on the face. Between rounds 2 and 3, make 2 tentacles. Weave in the tail ends.
- For the stripes on the back. Mark some spots on the back with pins.
- Large stripe: Mark 2 spots between rounds 26 and 27, 9 holes apart.
- Medium stripe: Mark 2 spots between rounds 30 and 31, 7 holes apart.
- Small stripe: Mark 2 spots between rounds 34 and 35, 5 holes apart.
- With black yarn, insert the needle into a hole on the back and make a line. Weave in the tail ends.
- Take a strand of black embroidery thread. Thread your needle and insert the needle into a round on the side of the head. Bring the needle to a hole above the eye approximately between rounds 11 and 12. Insert the needle into a hole approximately 3 holes away. Repeat for the 2nd eyebrow. Weave in the tail ends.
Legs:
- Turn the body upside down. Pin the claws approximately between rounds 14 and 18. Make sure the part of the claws that curve in are on towards the face of the lobster.
- Sew the claws onto the body.
- Pin the small legs next to the claw.
- Sew the legs onto the body.
