Lobster Amigurumi

Directions

Create Magic circle

Ch 6 in circle

Sl st to join circle

Remember to use stitch marker every time you start a new row to remember where the new row is

Row 1: Ch 2 in each st

Row 2-5: Sc 1 in each st

Row 6: Dec 1 st, sc. Repeat

Row 7: Sc 2 in each st

Row 8: Dec 1 st, sc 1, sc 1. Repeat

Row 9: Dec 1, sc 1, sc 1. Repeat

Row 10: Sc 1 in each st

Row 11: Sc 2 in each st

Row 12: Sc 2 each st

Row 13: Sc 1 in each st

Row 14: Dec 1 in each st

Row 15: Dec 2 in each st and put stitch marker on

Put safety eyes on. You finished at the tail, so the eyes go on the head which is the side you started on.

Fill with coffee beans

Do not fill tail

Cut yarn and knot

Thread yarn to close circle

Now thread yarn in middle of circle (picture) inside to where the tail meets the body, repeat this going from center of tail to base of tail around until the base of the tail/body is smaller and tighter

Pull to the center of tail, knot and cut yarn

Legs (Make six of them)

Row 1: Ch 6 and knot leave 1” of yarn before and after

You have made one leg.

Pull both ends to keep them thin and pointy

Sew each leg to lobster body with hand needle

Knot ends of legs

Trim extra yarn

Antennae (Make two of them)

Cut a 6” strand of yarn and thread through front of lobster face

Knot ends

Claw (Make two of them) 

Ch 6 in magic circle

Row 1: Sc 2 in each st

Row 2: Sc 1 in each st

Row 3: Sc 1 in each st

Row 4: Sc 1 in each st

Row 5: Dec 1, sc 1 repeat

Thread through to close, weave ends and cut yarn. If desired stuff these also.

Small part of claw:

Ch 3 turn and sc 1 into each st, thread yarn and trim yarn

The beginning of the ch will be pointier, double knot that end and trim

Arms of claw:

Ch3, tie together claws and also tie to lobster body

Tips for Beginners:

1. After making your initial chain you crochet in both the front and back loop, not just one loop unless specified.
2. Tension, tension, tension. Hold your yarn at the right tension by wrapping the yarn around the fingers in your less dominant hand, this ensures even stitches and sizes.
3. Frequently stretch your hand/wrist every half hour to prevent soreness.
4. Store your yarn with natural fragrances like lavender, vanilla or cinnamon if you want an extra special touch!

Good to know: Natural yarn fibers such as cotton and wool scraps can be put outside for birds to use in their nests! This is helpful when you have yarn scraps you don’t have a use for.

Some Helpful Links

Crochet Abbreviations:http://purplekittyyarns.com/info/crochet-pattern-abbrevia... 

Basic Stitches: http://freevintagecrochet.com/how-to-crochet 

Great wrist exercises:http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-exercises-to-i... 

Charities that love crochet lovers:http://www.crochet.org/?page=charity