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Amigurumi Sango The Crab – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Sango The Crab – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Dive into the whimsical world of crochet with this Amigurumi Sango the Crab pattern! 🦀✨ With its playful pincers, round body, and expressive eyes, this design brings a delightful ocean-inspired character to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a sea-themed décor piece, a quirky gift, or simply love character-driven amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in shell texture, claw shape, and even tiny accessories like a sailor hat or a miniature pearl to enhance Sango’s personality. Choose classic deep reds for a traditional crab look or experiment with vibrant hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Sango the Crab is sure to make waves. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this charming crustacean to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🦀 Amigurumi Sango the Crab Crochet Pattern

Meet Sango — the cutest little crustacean to scuttle into your crochet collection! With wide eyes, cheerful claws, and stripy legs, this charming crab is perfect for summer decor, ocean-themed gifts, or playful plush companions. Easy to pose and full of personality! 🌊🧶

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, limb construction, and eye placement.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 15–18 cm (6–7 inches) wide when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted or DK weight):

    • Coral red (upper shell, claws, legs)

    • Beige or light cream (underbelly, eyes)

    • White (leg stripes, eye detail)

    • Black (eye pupils)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (6–8 mm) or black beads

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch markers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🐚 Body (Top Shell)

With coral red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. sc around (42)

  9. sc around (42), FO and set aside

🐚 Body (Bottom Shell)

With beige yarn:

  1. Repeat rounds 1–7 from Top Shell

  2. sc around (42), FO
    – Lightly stuff and sew bottom to top shell, leaving a gap for leg attachment if desired

👀 Eye Stalks (Make 2)

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–5. sc around (6)
    Switch to white yarn:

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)
    Insert safety eye or sew black pupil
    Stuff and sew eyes onto top of shell

✋ Claws (Make 2)

With coral red:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

  4. sc around (9)

  5. (1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
    8–10. sc around (6), FO
    Slightly stuff and sew to front underside of body

🦵 Legs (Make 6)

With coral red yarn:

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–4. sc around (5)
    Switch to white (optional stripe):
    5–6. sc around (5)
    Switch back to coral red:
    7–9. sc around (5), FO
    Bend slightly and sew three on each side of the crab’s body

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Adjust and pose limbs

  • Add blush or embroidery for extra personality

  • Weave in all ends

  • Shape claws and legs for balance and character

Sango the Crab is the perfect sea-side friend — cheerful, huggable, and ready to pinch your heart! Great for beach lovers, little ones, or under-the-sea décor. 🧵🦀


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