Hermit Crab with Removable Shells by Yarnworx Studio

Hermit Crab with Removable Shells

Crochet
April 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in sc
4.0 mm (G)
100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m)
One size
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Stuffed Hermit Crab amigurumi pattern with a few removable shell options to make it fun to play with! Pattern includes full crab instructions and assembly, as well as 3 different shell patterns shown in the pictures.

Materials:

  • 4 mm crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn of your choice
  • 2 x 6mm safety eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing material: bean bag filling and batting (can use just one or the other)
  • Optional: stitch marker

Stitches:
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
magic ring
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
puff stitch