Crochet crab phone holders are an adorable way to keep your phone upright while adding a touch of whimsy to your workspace or home. This crochet crab phone holder features vibrant colors and playful details, making it both functional and fun. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or just starting, this project is enjoyable and satisfying to complete.
To create your own crochet crab phone holder, you will need the following materials: worsted weight yarn in orange, red, white, and various colors for the legs, a 4.0 mm crochet hook, black safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, and scissors. The holder is crocheted in a series of pieces that are then assembled to create the final product. Follow the detailed pattern below to craft this delightful phone holder.
Crochet Crab Phone Holder Pattern
Main Body:
- Base (White Part):
- Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Pull tight and join with a slip stitch (sl st).
- Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around (18 stitches).
- Rounds 4-14: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Change to orange yarn at the end of Round 14.
- Top (Orange Part):
- Rounds 15-25: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around.
- Round 26: Sc in the next stitch, sc2tog (single crochet two together) around (12 stitches). Stuff the body with fiberfill.
- Round 27: Sc2tog around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Claws:
- Round 1: With red yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st.
- Round 2: Chain 1, 2 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3-6: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around.
- Round 7: Chain 1, sc in the next stitch, sc2tog around (8 stitches). Stuff with fiberfill.
- Round 8: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around.
- Round 9: Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch around (12 stitches).
- Rounds 10-14: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends. Make two claws.
Legs (Make 6):
- Foundation Chain: Chain 10 with a different color for each leg.
- Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Antennae:
- Foundation Chain: Chain 6 with orange yarn.
- Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Make two antennae.
Assembly:
- Attach the safety eyes to the orange part of the body.
- Use black yarn to embroider the mouth and cheeks.
- Sew the claws, legs, and antennae to the main body.
- Weave in all remaining ends and ensure all pieces are securely attached.