Enter the wild and wacky world of the Silurian Period with the wonderfully chubby Carcinosoma crochet pattern! This lovable friend was a species of sea scorpion that used to terrorize the seas of ancient Earth, and now it’ll be your new cuddly friend! You’ll have to read the fun facts section to learn more!

This pattern features a low-sew construction to make sewing the limbs on far more efficient! You will experiment with bpsc textures to make a lifelike carapace. Make sure you’ve got some stem wire on hand to keep the swim paddles sturdy!

This pattern comes with a full-color professionally designed version that’s perfect for digital viewing as well as a printer-friendly version for those of you who love the feeling of a physical copy!

Your Carcinosoma project will make a one of a kind gift for the paleontology lover in your life, a unique plush toy for children and adults alike, or simply a fun conversation-starting piece to keep in your home! No matter what you end up doing with your project, I’m certain that you’ll love it!

This pattern has been tested by a panel of experienced crocheters to ensure quality! It is written in English using American English terminology

© 2024 Katya McGuane, KatyasYarnBois. All rights reserved. This pattern is for PERSONAL use only. This pattern (in full or in part) may not be distributed in any manner (for sale or for free) online or offline. You are more than welcome to sell finished products in limited quantity (i.e. no mass production) as long as you credit KatyasYarnBois for the pattern!