Get ready to stitch up some crustacean charisma with this Amigurumi Mr. Krabs crochet pattern! Inspired by the money-loving manager of the Krusty Krab, this bold and quirky character comes to life with his bright red claws, wide eyes, and signature blue outfit. Whether you’re crafting for a SpongeBob fan, adding to your Bikini Bottom crew, or just love turning animated icons into cuddly companions, this pattern is a fun way to bring a piece of the underwater world to your yarn stash. 🦀💰🧶
Designed for personality and playfulness, this pattern invites you to work with vibrant colors, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny belt buckle or bushy eyebrows. Add a little treasure chest, a mini Krabby Patty, or pair him with SpongeBob and Squidward for a full nautical adventure. Whether he’s perched on a shelf or gifted to a fellow cartoon lover, this Mr. Krabs Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade hilarity to every stitch! 💖✨🌊
🦀 Amigurumi Mr. Krabs Crochet Pattern
Bring the iconic crustacean from Bikini Bottom to life with this adorable Mr. Krabs amigurumi! With his oversized eyes, bright red claws, and money-minded smile, he’s perfect for fans of the underwater world. A fun project that results in a cartoonish collectible!
⭐ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, multiple parts, and surface details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 22 cm (8.5 inches) tall, using worsted weight yarn.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Red (body, claws, legs, antennae)
- White (eyes)
- Black (belt, pupils, mouth embroidery)
- Light blue (shirt)
- Brown (pants)
- Yellow (belt buckle)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or size suitable for your yarn
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Black embroidery thread or yarn
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- FLO – Front loop only
- BLO – Back loop only
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧑🍳 Pattern Instructions
🔴 Head & Body (Red)
Start with head (worked from top down):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
12–16. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly. Continue for body:
- (sc, inc) x9 (27)
- (2 sc, inc) x9 (36)
22–26. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO. Close opening, weave in.
👀 Eyes (Make 2 – White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO and close.
Pupils (Make 2 – Black):
- MR, 6 sc in black. Sl st to first st, FO.
Optional: surface crochet or embroider light blue ring around the black circle.
Antennae (Make 2 – Red):
- ch 18, sc back across (17), FO. Curl into spiral and sew to top of eye.
Sew each eye to top of head.
👔 Shirt Collar (Light Blue)
Attach yarn in FLO of Round 16 of the body:
- sc around (36)
2–5. sc around (36)
FO. Sew a small V-shaped shirt collar with chains or a separate strip.
🟤 Pants & Belt (Brown + Black + Yellow)
- Attach brown yarn in BLO of Round 21 of body
- sc around (36)
3–5. sc around (36)
FO.
Belt:
- Use black yarn to surface crochet or embroider a belt around the pants.
Belt buckle: - With yellow, ch 6, sl st to form a rectangle. Sew in center front.
🦞 Arms & Claws (Make 2 – Red)
Start with arm:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) - dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly
Claw:
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
10–11. sc around (18) - ch 3, skip 9, join with sl st on next st to create thumb base
13–14. sc both sections
Stuff and sew arms to shirt sides.
🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Red)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–8. sc around (9)
Stuff and sew to base of pants.
😄 Mouth
Use black embroidery thread or yarn to stitch a simple wide smile on the red face.
🧩 Assembly
- Attach arms to shirt sides.
- Sew on legs evenly underneath.
- Sew on the shirt collar.
- Position and sew eyes securely to top of head.
- Attach antennae spirals.
- Stitch or glue black pupils to eyes.
- Embroider or stitch mouth smile.
💬 Final Notes
And there you go—your very own crochet Mr. Krabs is ready to guard his secret formula or count his gold coins! 🦀💰 This project is a joy to make and a fun gift for fans of quirky cartoon crustaceans. Keep crafting and stay creative!
