Crochet Crabby Lovey Blanket
The Crochet Crabby Lovey Blanket is a charming handmade creation that exudes warmth and comfort. With its adorable crab design and soft yarn, this lovey blanket is perfect for little ones to cuddle up with. The cheerful colors and intricate crochet work make it a delightful addition to any nursery or playroom. Whether it's naptime or playtime, the Crochet Crabby Lovey Blanket is sure to be a cherished companion for your child. It's a wonderful way to introduce creativity and coziness into their world, making every snuggle session extra special. Get ready for smiles and snuggles galore with this lovable and unique crochet creation!
Materials
Chenille Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6)
- Blue (2.5oz/63yds)
- White (1.7oz/50yds)
- Red (1.8oz/45yds)
12.00mm Hook
12mm Safety Eyes
Fiberfill Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge
4 star sts x 5 rows = 4.5”
Finished Measurements
Blanket: Approx. 17” x 17”
Crab: Approx. 5”W x 2.75”H
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
YO = Yarn Over
Skill Level
Intermediate
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- Where brackets appear, repeat the instructions between them as indicated.
- This pattern is worked in a multiple of 2; the instructions are written for a beginning ch-57, but you can add or remove chains in multiples of 2 (the beginning ch will be an odd number).
- To work a gauge swatch, chain 13 then work the pattern below for 5 total rows.
Instructions
BLANKET
With Blue,
R1. Working in the back bump of the chain across:
Ch 31, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook and draw up a loop, [insert hook in next ch and draw up a loop] until there are 6 loops on the hook, yo, draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, *insert hook in “eyelet” at top of star and draw up a loop, insert hook in space between the 5th & 6th loops of the previous star stitch and draw up a loop, insert hook in the same space the previous star stitch ended and draw up a loop, [insert hook in next unworked ch and draw up a loop] 2X, yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1* across, hdc in the last st, turn (13 stars, 1 hdc)
R2. Ch 1, hdc in first space, 2 hdc in each “eyelet” across, 2 hdc in last stitch, turn (28)
With White,
R3. Ch 1, hdc in first space, insert hook in the middle of the hdc and draw up a loop, insert hook in same space as hdc and draw up a loop, [insert hook in next st and draw up a loop] 3X, yo, draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, *insert hook in “eyelet” at top of star and draw up a loop, insert hook in space between the 5th & 6th loops of the previous star stitch and draw up a loop, insert hook in the same space the previous star stitch ended and draw up a loop, [insert hook in top of next hdc and draw up a loop] 2X, yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1* across, hdc in the last st, turn (13 stars, 1 hdc)
R4. Ch 1, hdc in first space, 2 hdc in each “eyelet” across, 2 hdc in last stitch, turn (57)
Repeat R3&4, switching colors at the end of R4 repeats, for 10 total rows.
Continuing with Blue,
R5. Ch 1, sc in the end of every other row and stitch arnd, keeping a loose tension; Fasten.
CRAB
TOP SHELL
With Red,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 single crochet in ring, pull tight to close loop (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4-5. sc arnd; Fasten at end of R5. (18)
BOTTOM SHELL
With Red,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 single crochet in ring, pull tight to close loop (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18); keep a working loop
JOIN SHELLS = R6 of Top/R4 of bottom
Hold both shells together and sc x 9, working through both layers; stop and insert safety eyes between 5 & 6, leaving 3 sts between them, add stuffing, then sc x 9 (to finish joining the pieces together); Fasten.
LEGS
With Red,
Start with crab facing you to determine left & right eye:
R1. With crab right side up: Attach yarn to BLO of R4 of bottom shell, two stitches to the right of the right eye, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st x 2, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in 2nd sl st from starting ch, sl st x 3 in unworked sl sts from starting ch, sl st in same space ch-7 join (claw leg created), *sl st to next unworked st on R4 (working clockwise/away from the eye), ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across, sl st in same space as 1st sl st* 3X (remaining 3 legs created); Fasten.
R2. Turn crab upside down: Attach yarn to FLO of R4 of bottom shell, two stitches to the left of the left eye, ch 7 (claw leg created) sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st x 2, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in 2nd sl st from starting ch, sl st x 3 in unworked sl sts from starting ch, sl st in same space ch-7 join, *sl st to next unworked st on R4 (working counterclockwise/away from the eye), ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across, sl st in same space as 1st sl st* 3X (remaining 3 legs created); Fasten.
Finishing
- Sew crab to center of the blanket.
- Hide all strings.