These crabs are cute as heck and ready to FIGHT.

Partially inspired by the video game Fight Crab, developed by Calappa Games.

This pattern is knit in-the-round.

Techniques required include standard increases and decreases, i-cord Bind Off, short rows and picking up stitches for a thumb gusset.

You will need:

A set of 3mm double-pointed knitting needles (US size 11)
Red and Ecru coloured yarn in DK weight
Polyfil toy stuffing
(optional) pair of black safety eyes
1 tapestry needle for finishing
Scraps of Black yarn for embroidering details
10 chenille stems (pipe cleaners) approx. 30cm long

If you make anything using this pattern please give credit to Matter Matter as the designer and link to my Instagram (@mattermatteruk) and to my Ravelry store.

The pattern as a whole or any part (including photos) may not be reproduced, redistributed, resold, translated, published (online or printed), altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the Internet or any other media source.