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SEE A NEW PATTERN HEREToday, we are going to dive into the fascinating world of amigurumi, crafting an adorable blue lobster, a creature both rare and beautiful in nature.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just beginning your journey, this charming crustacean is sure to delight.
With patience, practice, and passion, you’ll soon have your own cuddly lobster companion!
What You Need
Before we start, gather the following items:
- 6mm hook
- Bernat Blanket yarn in two shades of blue
- Light Blue for the main body (less than 100g)
- Dark Blue for accent (less than 50g)
- 14mm Safety Eyes;
- Stitch markers;
- Stuffing;
- Tapestry needle.
Please note that you can feel free to experiment with different colors and types of yarn, according to your preference.
SEE A NEW PATTERN HEREEssential Stitches and Terms
Let’s familiarize ourselves with some crochet terms and stitches we’ll use:
- Ch – Chain
- MR – Magic Ring
- Slst – Slip stitch
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Inc – Increase (Regular sc increase)
- Invdec – Invisible decrease
- FLO – Front loops only
- BLO – Back loops only
- Beg – Beginning
The Blue Lobster Crochet Tutorial
With your materials at the ready, it’s time to immerse ourselves in the creation of our Blue Lobster. Remember, every great masterpiece begins with a single stitch. So, let’s get started!
Body: Begin with the body, working from the bottom up starting with the tail, which is worked around a starting chain. The pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1 to Rnd 18: (Refer to the original pattern for detailed instructions)
Make sure to stuff the tail and the body as you go along.
Then, insert your 14mm safety eyes between rows 13 and 14 with approximately 4 sts between them. You can also stitch cheeks on if you wish. Afterward, top up stuffing and tie off, leaving a long tail for closing. Weave yarn tail through each stitch and pull to close. Weave ends inside.
Antenna (make 2): After the body, proceed to create two antennas with the dark blue yarn and attach them onto the top of the head between rows 16 and 17, with approximately 5 sts between them.
Claws (make 2): Next, using your light blue yarn, create two claws. If you want your lobster’s claws to be posable, you can insert pipe cleaners (chenille wire) into them. Stitch the claws onto each side of the body between the second and third dark blue stripe.
Legs (Make 4): Finally, create four legs with the dark blue yarn and stitch two legs onto each side of the body underneath each claw.
Congratulations! You’ve just completed your very own crochet Blue Lobster!
Full Pattern: Click Here
The journey to crafting this wonderful Blue Lobster is indeed a rewarding one. Remember, in the world of crochet, practice truly makes perfect. This unique blue lobster is just one of the countless creations you can explore in the beautiful world of crochet. Keep experimenting, keep learning, and keep creating. Your crochet journey is only just beginning.
Remember, every stitch is a step forward on your journey to mastery. Every new pattern is a new adventure. Crocheting is not just a hobby, it’s a form of expression, a test of patience, and a boost for your creativity. Be proud of your creation!
Happy crocheting!
