Mr. Krabs Amigurumi

by RoboCop RoboCop 12/21/2023

Creating a Mr. Krabs Amigurumi is a fun and unique project for crochet enthusiasts, especially fans of the popular animated series in which he’s featured. Mr. Krabs, known for his role as the money-loving crustacean in “SpongeBob SquarePants,” offers an interesting challenge due to his distinct and colorful character design.

When crafting a Mr. Krabs amigurumi, the primary focus is on his bright red color, symbolizing his crab nature. His design would include large, protruding eyes, short, stout legs, and his characteristic big, meaty claws. His outfit, typically a blue shirt and trousers, adds a human touch to his otherwise crustacean appearance.

Attention to detail is key in capturing Mr. Krabs’ unique features, such as his wide smile and bushy eyebrows. The use of different crochet techniques can help in achieving the texture and shape necessary to bring this beloved character to life. This amigurumi project is not only a creative endeavor but also a way to bring a piece of the whimsical underwater world of Bikini Bottom into the real world.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Yarn: Red, white, light blue, dark blue, black, and yellow for accents.
Crochet hook: 3.0mm (adjust according to the yarn you are using).
Fiberfill for stuffing.
Safety eyes: 8mm, black.
Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors.

Abbreviations:

MR – Magic Ring
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Inc – Increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
Dec – Decrease (sc next 2 sts together)
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
[…] – Repeat instructions within brackets as directed
(…) – Total number of stitches

Body (Use dark blue yarn to start):

MR 6 sc (6)
Inc x 6 (12)
[Sc, inc] x 6 (18)
[Sc 2, inc] x 6 (24)
[Sc 3, inc] x 6 (30)
[Sc 4, inc] x 6 (36)
[Sc 5, inc] x 6 (42)
[Sc 6, inc] x 6 (48) 9-20. Sc around (48) for 12 rounds
Switch to light blue, sc around (48) for 5 rounds
Add a white stripe (sc in white for one round)
Switch back to light blue, sc around (48) for 5 rounds
[Sc 6, dec] x 6 (42)
[Sc 5, dec] x 6 (36)
[Sc 4, dec] x 6 (30) Start stuffing and continue to stuff as you go.
[Sc 3, dec] x 6 (24)
[Sc 2, dec] x 6 (18)
[Sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Dec x 6 (6) Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the remaining hole closed and set aside.

Head (Start with white yarn):

MR 6 sc (6)
Inc x 6 (12)
[Sc, inc] x 6 (18)
[Sc 2, inc] x 6 (24) … Continue increasing until the head is approximately the same diameter as the body. Insert safety eyes between rounds 15 and 16, about 7 sts apart. Begin to decrease symmetrically to the increases until you can close the head. Stuff firmly.

Arms (Make 2 with red yarn):

MR 6 sc (6)
Sc around (6)
[Sc 2, inc] x 2 (8)
Sc around (8) for 10 rounds Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the arms.

Legs (Make 2 with white yarn for pants and red for shoes):

Start with red yarn, MR 6 sc (6)
Sc around (6) for 3 rounds
Switch to white yarn, continue sc around (6) for 7 rounds Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs.

Belt (With black yarn):

Chain a length that wraps snugly around the body where the light blue and dark blue yarns meet. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a loop. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. For the buckle, use yellow yarn to create a small square and sew it onto the center of the belt.

Antennae (Make 2, using red and white yarn):

With red yarn, MR 6 sc (6)
[Sc, inc] x 3 (9)
Sc around (9) for 3 rounds
Switch to white, sc around (9) for 5 rounds Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembling:

Sew the head onto the body.
Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Place the belt around the body and sew it in place, making sure to center the buckle.
For the mouth, use black yarn to embroider a smile directly onto the face.
Sew the antennae to the top of the head, making sure they are symmetrical.

This detailed pattern should guide you through each step of creating your amigurumi. Feel free to add personal touches, like creating a textured belt or adding more facial details. Enjoy your crocheting!