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Amigurumi Lobster – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Lobster – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the quirky charm of a Lobster to life with this Amigurumi Lobster crochet pattern! 🦞✨ With its detailed claws, segmented body, and playful antennae, this design captures the essence of this fascinating sea creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for an ocean-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love marine-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in claw shapes, body textures, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature coral reef setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic reds and oranges for a realistic look or experiment with bold hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi lobster is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this delightful crustacean to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🦞 Amigurumi Lobster Crochet Pattern

Bring the ocean into your home with this adorable crocheted lobster! With chunky claws, a segmented tail, curved legs, and long antennae, this plush sea creature is a true showstopper. Perfect for ocean-themed décor, toys, or gifts for seafood lovers.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves shaping, claws, segmentation, and some sewing.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 in (20–25 cm) long when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Red (main body, claws, legs, tail, antennae)

    • Black (embroidery or 10–12 mm safety eyes)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Thin wire or pipe cleaners (for antennae, optional but recommended)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

🦞 Pattern Instructions

Head & Main Body

With red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
    12–14. sc around (24)
    👉 Place safety eyes between Rounds 7–8, ~6 sts apart.

  7. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
    16–17. sc around (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
    👉 Stuff firmly.
    19–20. sc around (12)

  9. FO. This is the front head/body section.

Tail Segments (Make 4)

Each worked separately, then sewn in line:

Segment 1 (closest to body):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

Segment 2:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    3–4. sc around (18)

Segment 3:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
    3–5. sc around (24)

Segment 4 (tail fin):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    3–4. sc around (18)

  3. Flatten and FO.
    👉 Add a small frill edge if desired: (sc, ch2, sl st in next st) around.

Claws (Make 2)

Large Half:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
    FO.

Small Half:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

  3. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (8)
    FO.

👉 Sew small half to the side of large half at an angle. Lightly stuff before closing.

Legs (Make 6)

  1. MR, 5 sc (5)
    2–6. sc around (5)
    FO, leave a tail. Lightly stuff or leave unstuffed.

👉 Attach 3 legs to each side of body (just behind claws).

Antennae (Make 2)

Option 1 (soft): ch 25, sl st back across, FO.
Option 2 (firm, like in photo): Wrap red yarn around a thin wire or pipe cleaner ~5–6 in long. FO ends neatly.

Attach above eyes.

🧵 Assembly

  1. Sew tail segments one after another to the back of the body.

  2. Sew claws to the sides of body, just below eyes.

  3. Attach 3 legs to each side. Curve outward slightly.

  4. Insert and secure antennae above the eyes.

  5. Adjust stuffing to create a firm but slightly curved body shape.

🌟 Finishing Touches

  • Embroider a tiny straight line mouth if desired.

  • Curve claws slightly inward for a natural look.

  • Use pins to shape the lobster in a gentle arc before final sewing.

🦞 Your Lobster is Ready!

Now you have a chunky-clawed, segmented-tail lobster that looks just like the one in the photo. This little sea friend makes a wonderful display, toy, or quirky handmade gift.


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