Who doesn't love SpongeBob SquarePants? It's a fantastic show that has captured the hearts of kids everywhere, and Mr. Krabs is one of its standout characters! Here is a simple and fun crochet pattern to create Mr. Krabs using yarn and a hook. This crochet amigurumi pattern teaches you to make his body, eyes, nose, legs, claws, and arms in bright colors like red, blue, and green. Its a cute, soft, and colorful toy that will delight any SpongeBob fan. Start crocheting today!
Amigurumi Crochet Mr. Krabs
Supplies Needed:
- Red yarn
- Light blue yarn
- Bright blue yarn
- Black yarn
- Marigold yarn
- Green yarn
- White yarn
- Crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
Body:
- Magic Circle: 6 single crochet (sc) in red yarn. (6 stitches)
- Round 1: Increase in each stitch - 12 sc. (12 stitches)
- Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch around - 12 sc. (12 stitches)
- Round 3: 1 sc, increase - repeat around - 18 sc. (18 stitches)
- Round 4: 1 sc in each stitch around - 18 sc. (18 stitches)
- Round 5: Change to light blue yarn. 1 sc in each stitch around - 18 sc. (18 stitches)
- Round 6: 2 sc, increase - repeat around - 24 sc. (24 stitches)
- Rounds 7-8: 1 sc in each stitch around - 24 sc. (24 stitches per round)
- Round 9: Change to bright blue yarn. 3 sc, increase - repeat around - 30 sc. (30 stitches)
- Round 10: Change to black yarn. 1 sc in each stitch around - 30 sc. (30 stitches)
- Round 11: Change back to bright blue yarn. 4 sc, long single crochet in row below - repeat - 30 sc. (30 stitches)
- Rounds 12-13: 1 sc in each stitch around - 30 sc. (30 stitches per round)
- Round 14: 3 sc, decrease - repeat around - 24 sc. (24 stitches)
- Round 15: 2 sc, decrease - repeat around - 18 sc. (18 stitches)
- Round 16: 1 sc, decrease - repeat around - 12 sc. (12 stitches)
- Stuff the body.
- Round 17: Decrease all the way around - 6 sc. (6 stitches)
- Slip stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
Belt Buckle:
- Use marigold yarn to stitch on the belt buckle.
Eyes (Make 2):
- Magic Circle: Start with red yarn, 5 sc, don’t close the circle.
- Switch to green yarn: 5 sc. (10 stitches total)
- Side 1 (Green side):
- Chain 1, turn, 3 rows of 5 sc, chain 1 turn.
- 2 sc, decrease, sc - total 4 stitches, chain 1, turn.
- 1 row of 4 sc, chain 1, turn.
- Sc, decrease, sc - total 3 stitches, chain 1, turn.
- 3 sc, slip stitch, break off yarn.
- Side 2 (Red side):
- Similar steps as green side.
- Fold pieces in half, sew edges, leave bottom open for stuffing.
- Stuff and sew onto the body.
Eyelashes:
- Make 3 eyelashes for each eye.
- Chain 3, second from hook slip stitch, next slip stitch.
- Chain 2, second from hook slip stitch, next slip stitch.
- Chain 2, second from hook slip stitch, next slip stitch.
- Chain 1, break off yarn.
Pupils:
- Magic Circle: 4 sc, join with slip stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
- Stitch a small white portion on the pupil.
Nose:
- Chain 12, second from hook slip stitch, skip next stitch, and repeat.
- Chain 1, break off yarn.
Legs (Make 2):
- Magic Circle: 5 sc in red yarn. (5 stitches)
- Round 1: 1 sc in each stitch around - 5 sc. (5 stitches)
- Round 2: 1 sc, increase - repeat around - 7 sc. (7 stitches)
- Round 3: Change to bright blue yarn. 1 sc in each stitch around - 7 sc. (7 stitches)
- Round 4: 2 sc, increase - repeat around - 9 sc. (9 stitches)
- Slip stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
Shirt Collar (Blue Triangles) (Make 2):
- Magic Circle: 1 sc, chain 1, turn.
- Do 3 sc in the same stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
Claws (Make 2):
- Large Claw Half:
- Magic Circle: 6 sc. (6 stitches)
- Increase in each stitch - 12 sc. (12 stitches)
- Slip stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
- Small Claw Half:
- Magic Circle: 3 sc. (3 stitches)
- Increase in each stitch - 6 sc. (6 stitches)
- Slip stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
- Fold both parts in half, sew together.
Arms (Make 2):
- Chain 4, attach with slip stitch to form a loop.
- Rows 1-4: 1 sc in each stitch around - 4 sc. (4 stitches per round)
- Round 5: Change to light blue yarn, sc, increase - repeat around - 6 sc. (6 stitches)
- Rounds 6-7: 1 sc in each stitch around - 6 sc. (6 stitches per round)
- Slip stitch, chain 1, break off yarn.
- Attach the claw to the arm and sew onto the body.
Shirt Detailing:
- Use white yarn to stitch a triangle on the chest.
- Fill the triangle and attach blue collar triangles on either side.
Finishing Details:
- Sew claws, eyes, legs, and nose onto the body.
There you go! You now have a detailed and precise crochet pattern to create your own Mr. Krabs!
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