Easy No-Sew Crochet Crab Tutorial

This step-by-step crochet tutorial will teach you how to crochet my No-Sew Pocket Crab pattern! This mini crab is easy and quick to work up. It's also available as a free written pattern and a paid ad-free PDF pattern if you'd like to support me as a pattern designer. See links below! CONTENTS: 00:09 Introduction 00:54 Materials 02:01 Part 1: Body 06:08 Part 2: Legs & Claws 14:20 Part 3: Belly 20:36 Finished Look PATTERN LINKS: • Get the ad-free PDF pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-sew-pocket-crab • Free written pattern: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2025/09/pocket-crab.html • Save this project on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.sweetsofties.com/2025/09/pocket-crab.html&media=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MvMEf-jOg90Q-YafmhV59lozo0gzbmUIiU9OMobyK7Bi1fZ8x-ODRSgRdda5v3yFZ-nBSXwHgtPAjOPEUFno6JH9dgrdr_avirbIIYU9e295c1jbI5gkm9MitxPp6WjVBUKiUdNZvBwbSt9C8E2P_lWwj0os2xgi4qQtJF7eHUX2q4J9QI58Q1NQ6uU-/s1920/Pinterest%20Pin%20(1).jpg&description= ----- About the Pattern ----- The Pocket Crab is a quick, easy, and completely no-sew amigurumi! With this crochet pattern, you can create an army of tiny crabs that make great keychains, funny stocking stuffers, Easter egg fillers, party favors, class Valentine’s Day gifts with and more. Surprise someone with a mini baby crab today! Since this small amigurumi takes a familiar crocheter about 20 minutes or less to finish, they make great last-minute gifts and stock for craft fairs. This pattern is also compatible with a variety of yarn types and weights, including plush yarn, blanket yarn, and super bulky weight chenille velvet yarn. The PDF pattern includes detailed photo references and a link to the full video tutorial to help crocheters confidently finish this project. Also included is a free printable: Valentine’s Day gift tags made specifically for the mini crab. SIZE Approximately 4.5-5cm across MATERIALS Medium weight 4 yarn in desired color 2.75mm crochet hook (These are my fav: https://amzn.to/40o0K7M) 6mm plastic safety eyes Fiberfill stuffing Scissors Yarn needle LEVEL ★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors. STITCHES USED (US TERMS) FO = fasten off ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st) dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together) BLO = back loops only FLO = front loops only ----- Social media & contact ----- Website/blog: https://www.sweetsofties.com/ Store: https://payhip.com/SweetSofties Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/SweetSofties Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetSofties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SweetSofties/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetsofties.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/SweetSofties Etsy: https://tidd.ly/3sZW09M Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sweet-softies Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SweetSofties ----- Copyright Notice ----- This pattern is © 2025 Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com. For personal use only. You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. My patterns may not be used in video tutorials or for teaching classes (both online and in-person). You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website. No wholesale. #crochet #amigurumi #amigurumipattern #amigurumitutorial #crochetpattern #crochetutorial #amigurumidoll #amigurumitoy #amigurumitoys #crochetdoll #crochettoy #crochetforbeginners #freecrochetpattern #freeamigurumipattern #sweetsofties #crochetsnowman #amigurumisnowman #crochetchristmas #christmascrochet #christmascrafts