Marleen Crab

Pattern for crocheting Marleen Crab by Hardicraft. Marleen will be approximately 9 cm tall and is made with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Tools

Materials

Dark pink cotton yarn: 50 Gram(s)
Light pink cotton yarn: 25 Gram(s)
White cotton yarn: 10 Gram(s)
Safety eyes 6 mm: 2 Piece(s)
Stuffing material: 1 Piece(s)

1. Top part of the shell

Ch 2 with dark pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc)

8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc)

9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc)

10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc)

11. 2 sc in every 20th sc (= 63 sc)

12. 3 x (10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 10 sc) (= 66 sc)

13. to 19. 66 sc

Finish with 1 sl. Fasten off.

Attach the safety eyes between round 15 and 16. Leave 6 sc between the eyes free.

Make a mouth with light pink at the level of round 16 by embroidering a stitch over 2 sc.
2. Bottom part of the shell

Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc)

8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc)

9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc)

10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc)

11. 2 sc in every 20th sc (= 63 sc)

12. 3 x (10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 10 sc) (= 66 sc)

Finish with 1 sl.

Crochet the 2 halves of the shell together as follows: place the edges against each other. Crochet in the back loops a row of sc.

Stuff the shell while crocheting.
3. Legs (crochet 8)

You start at the bottom of the legs.

Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 2nd ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9 sc)

3. 9 sc

4. 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 12 sc)

5. and 6. 12 sc

Change to dark pink.

7. to 9. 12 sc

Put a small tuft of stuffing material in the foot.

10. Fold the edges together and crochet the stitches together with 6 sc.

11. Ch 1, 6 sc in the front loops of the sc, 6 sc in the back loops of the sc (= 12 sc)

12. to 14. 12 sc

Put a small tuft of stuffing material in the leg.

Fold the edges together and crochet the stitches together with 6 sc.

Sew the legs to each side of the shell, using the photo as a guide for placement. Leave 10 sc free at the back of the shell (A).
4. Claws (crochet 2)

You start at the bottom of the claws.

Ch 2 with dark pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 2nd ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. to 5. 6 sc

6. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9 sc)

7. 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 12 sc)

8. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15 sc)

9. 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 18 sc)

10. to 12. 18 sc

Put a small tuft of stuffing material in the claw.

Continue crocheting in the 10th sc from the hook. This divides round 12 into two smaller circles. (see photo 1 and 2)

13. to 15. 9 sc

16. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (= 6 sc)

Pull the thread through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Weave in the end to the inside.

Fasten the thread again and crochet over the remaining 9 sc of round 12.

13. and 14. 9 sc

15. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (= 6 sc)

Fasten off. Pull the thread through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Weave in the end to the inside.

Sew the claws onto the top part of the shell, above the front legs.
5. Hat

You start at the top of the hat.

Ch 2 with white or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. and 6. 24 sc

7. Crochet this round only in the front loops: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 27 sc)

8. and 9. 27 sc

Finish with 1 sl. Fasten off.

Fold the edge over.

Sew the hat slightly off-centre on top of the shell.

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Instructions by Hardicraft Marleen Crab
Hardicraft / Marleen Crab Instructions by hardicraft Marleen Crab Pattern for crocheting Marleen Crab by Hardicraft. Marleen will be approximately 9 cm tall and is made with a 2.5 mm crochet hook. Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of Hardicraft. Warning This craft kit is made for adults. If you are going to give the final result to a small child, make sure it is made completely according to the instructions. Make sure all parts are securely attached and that there are no loose threads or stuffing material sticking out. The yarn and haberdashery in this kit are safe to use, but if you have any doubts or questions about the content or the pattern, please contact us. Our email address is: info@hardicraft.com. Used Abbreviations ch = chain stitch sc = single crochet sl = slip stitch The pattern is written in US-terms. Method Use a crochet hook 2.5 mm. The crab is crocheted in a spiral. Do not close the round with a slip stitch, but simply crochet the next round with a single crochet. In each unstated single crochet, 1 single crochet must be made. Tools Materials Dark pink cotton yarn 50 Gram(s) Light pink cotton yarn 25 Gram(s) White cotton yarn 10 Gram(s) Safety eyes 6 mm 2 Piece(s) Stuffing material 1 Piece(s) 1. Top part of the shell Ch 2 with dark pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) 7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc) 8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc) 9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc) 10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc) 11. 2 sc in every 20th sc (= 63 sc) 12. 3 x (10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 10 sc) (= 66 sc) 13. to 19. 66 sc Finish with 1 sl. Fasten off. Attach the safety eyes between round 15 and 16. Leave 6 sc between the eyes free. Make a mouth with light pink at the level of round 16 by embroidering a stitch over 2 sc. 2. Bottom part of the shell Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) 7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc) 8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc) 9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc) 10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc) 11. 2 sc in every 20th sc (= 63 sc) 12. 3 x (10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 10 sc) (= 66 sc) Finish with 1 sl. Crochet the 2 halves of the shell together as follows: place the edges against each other. Crochet in the back loops a row of sc. Stuff the shell while crocheting. 3. Legs (crochet 8) You start at the bottom of the legs. Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 2nd ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9 sc) 3. 9 sc 4. 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 12 sc) 5. and 6. 12 sc Change to dark pink. 7. to 9. 12 sc Put a small tuft of stuffing material in the foot. 10. Fold the edges together and crochet the stitches together with 6 sc. 11. Ch 1, 6 sc in the front loops of the sc, 6 sc in the back loops of the sc (= 12 sc) 12. to 14. 12 sc Put a small tuft of stuffing material in the leg. Fold the edges together and crochet the stitches together with 6 sc. Sew the legs to each side of the shell, using the photo as a guide for placement. Leave 10 sc free at the back of the shell (A). 4. Claws (crochet 2) You start at the bottom of the claws. Ch 2 with dark pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 2nd ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. to 5. 6 sc 6. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9 sc) 7. 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 12 sc) 8. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15 sc) 9. 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 18 sc) 10. to 12. 18 sc Put a small tuft of stuffing material in the claw. Continue crocheting in the 10th sc from the hook. This divides round 12 into two smaller circles. (see photo 1 and 2) 13. to 15. 9 sc 16. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (= 6 sc) Pull the thread through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Weave in the end to the inside. Fasten the thread again and crochet over the remaining 9 sc of round 12. 13. and 14. 9 sc 15. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (= 6 sc) Fasten off. Pull the thread through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Weave in the end to the inside. Sew the claws onto the top part of the shell, above the front legs. 5. Hat You start at the top of the hat. Ch 2 with white or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. and 6. 24 sc 7. Crochet this round only in the front loops: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 27 sc) 8. and 9. 27 sc Finish with 1 sl. Fasten off. Fold the edge over. Sew the hat slightly off-centre on top of the shell. Hardicraft website Terms Privacy

Tools

Materials

1. Top part of the shell

2. Bottom part of the shell

3. Legs (crochet 8)

4. Claws (crochet 2)

5. Hat