Chubby Cheeks: How to Crochet Fruity Crab Plushies Set (5-in-1 Tutorial)
Designer: Chubby Cheeks
Last year’s crochet summer plushies were my favorite up till I fell in love with these crochet 5 no-sew crochet fruity crabs plushies. And luckily, you can learn how to crochet these crab plushies with a 5-in-1 tutorial for abolsute beginners. Just like the crochet fruity turtle plushies that came last year, we can crochet the strawberry, watermelon, orange, lemon and peach crab plush for summer.
The base crochet crab pattern to crochet all these fruity variations is the same and you actually don’t have to change much to crochet your favorite fruit crab. There is color and embroidery difference and some crochet. So, let’s get started for the step-by-step tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind these fruity crab plushies is @ChubbyCheeks (yes, the same as the turtle plushies) – her so creative library is currently not very large, but filled with the most elegant plushie and amigurumi projects I have ever seen. She will also teach you building miniature kits and other creative DIY projects.
Crochet Fruit Crab Plushies for Summer
By following this tutorial, you can create a series of adorable crab characters inspired by various fruits, including lemon, strawberry, watermelon, orange, and peach. You will crochet upper and lower shells, safety-eye attachments, and individual fruit details like seeds, stems, and leaves.
Abbreviations
st(s): Stitch(es)
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (two single crochet in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (join two stitches together using front loops only)
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip stitch
hdc: Half double crochet
Skill Level
This project is for beginners looking for a quick and easy summer project.
Materials Used
Yarn: Multiple colors (yellow, pink, red, orange, peach, white, green, and black)
Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm
Eyes: 4 mm safety eyes
Tools: Stitch markers, yarn needle, scissors, and glue (or hot glue)
Stuffing: Fiberfill
Quick Guide for Crocheting Each Stitch
Magic Ring: Create a loop, insert the hook, pull up a loop, and secure with a chain to start your round.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
Increase (inc): Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to expand the piece.
Decrease (dec): Insert the hook into the front loop only of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull the yarn through the active loop on your hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the yarn through both the stitch and the active loop on your hook simultaneously.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on your hook.
Video Tutorial to Learn Each of the Fruity Crabs
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