Free Cinnamon Roll Hermit Crab Crochet Pattern

Free Cinnamon Roll Hermit Crab Crochet Pattern

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Hey y’all!

I’m back with another amigurumi crochet pattern. Another one of my own! This pattern is a cinnamon roll hermit crab. I really love mashing animals and food together to make something unique and cute. Personally, I think he’s adorable. And he’s actually pretty easy to make!

There are so many different creative things you can do with hermit crab shells. I have a lot of ideas on what to do next and I’m super excited about them. If only there was more time in the day and I didn’t have a full time job lol.

If you would like to purchase the downloadable and printable PDF version of this pattern, you can find it on my Etsy or on Ravelry.


But anyways, onto the pattern… 

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Table of contents



Materials


Yarn


You can use any weight 4 (worsted weight) yarn that you like. I used red heart super saver yarn (which is acrylic yarn), because it’s cheap and came in the colors that I wanted.

I used the colors: white, buff, cafe latte, and black for the mouth.


Other Materials and Tools:


  • 4.0 mm Crochet Hook
  • 2 safety eyes (12 mm)
  • Stuffing
  • Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
  • Scissors
  • Stitch Marker





Stitches Used in This Pattern (U.S. Terminology)


Slip Knot: tutorial by SarahMaker

  1. Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.

  2. Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch where you want to begin the double crochet.

  3. Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have three loops on your hook.

  4. Yarn Over and Pull Through Two Loops: Yarn over once more and pull through the first two loops on the hook. This leaves you with two loops on the hook.

  5. Yarn Over and Pull Through Remaining Loops: Yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. This completes one double crochet stitch.

  6. Repeat: To continue making double crochet stitches, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.

  7. End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually two chains for a double crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.


A double crochet is taller in height than a half-double crochet and single crochet.

  1. Yarn Over Twice (YO twice): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. Repeat this yarn over step once more. The yarn should now be wrapped around the hook twice.

  2. Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch where you want to begin the treble crochet.

  3. Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have four loops on your hook.

  4. Yarn Over and Pull Through Two Loops: Yarn over and pull through the first two loops on the hook. This leaves you with three loops on the hook.

  5. Yarn Over and Pull Through Two Loops Again: Yarn over and pull through the next two loops on the hook. This leaves you with two loops on the hook.

  6. Yarn Over and Pull Through Remaining Loops: Yarn over one last time and pull through the final two loops on the hook. This completes one treble crochet stitch.

  7. Repeat: To continue making treble crochet stitches, yarn over twice, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops again, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.

  8. End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually four chains for a treble crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.


The treble crochet stitch, also known as triple crochet in some regions, is a pretty tall stitch. Higher than a double crochet.

  1. Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.

  2. Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch where you want to begin the half double crochet.

  3. Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have three loops on your hook.

  4. Yarn Over and Pull Through All Loops: Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops on the hook. This completes one half double crochet stitch.

  5. Repeat: To continue making half double crochet stitches, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.

  6. End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually one chains for a half double crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches


The half double crochet stitch is a versatile stitch that falls between a single crochet and a double crochet in terms of height.

  1. Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch.

  2. Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.

  3. Pull Through: Pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have two loops on the hook.

  4. Yarn Over and Pull Through Both Loops: Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. This completes one single crochet stitch.

  5. Repeat: To continue making single crochet stitches, insert the hook into the next chain, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

  6. End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually one chain for a single crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.
  1. Perform two single crochets in one stitch.


Increases are used to add stitches to your work and create a wider section.

  • Hold the Yarn: Hold the yarn in your hand with the tail (the loose end) in your palm and the working yarn (the yarn connected to the skein) over your index finger.

  • Form a Loop: With your index finger and thumb, grasp the working yarn to hold it against the tail end. This forms a loop with the working yarn crossing over the tail.

  • Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook under both strands of the working yarn (the strand that leads to the skein) from front to back.

  • Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the loop that’s on your hook. This creates a slip stitch.

  • Chain Stitch (Optional): Some crocheters like to start with a chain stitch to give the magic ring a bit more stability. If you choose to do this, chain one, which will act as the first single crochet in your round.

  • Begin Stitching Inside the Ring: Start making your first round of stitches inside the loop. For example, if you’re making single crochets, insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop to create the first single crochet.

  • Work the Desired Number of Stitches: Work the number of stitches required for your pattern inside the magic ring. For instance, if your pattern calls for six single crochets in the magic ring, you would make six single crochets in total.

  • Tighten the Ring: Hold the tail end of the yarn with your non-hook hand while gently pulling the loose end of the working yarn. This will tighten the loop, closing the center hole of the magic ring.

  • Close the Ring: Once the center hole is tightly closed, you can either slip stitch to the first stitch of the round or continue working in a continuous spiral, depending on your pattern instructions.


Remember that the magic ring might take a bit of practice to master, but it’s a great skill to have for certain crochet projects.

A magic ring, also known as a magic loop or magic circle, is a technique used in crochet to start projects that are worked in the round. It’s particularly useful when creating items like amigurumi, where you want to close up the center hole tightly.

  1. Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the stitch that you want to create the slip stitch in.

  2. Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front), and then pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook in one motion. This is different from other crochet stitches, as you’re not creating any additional loops on the hook.


Slip stitches are used to join rounds, close gaps, or move your hook to a different location within your work.

  1. Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the first stitch.

  2. Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the stitch. You should have two loops on your hook.

  3. Move to the Next Stitch: Insert your hook into the next stitch.

  4. Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Now you have three loops on your hook.

  5. Yarn Over and Pull Through All Loops: Yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook. This completes the single crochet decrease (sc2tog). You’ve effectively decreased two stitches into one.


A decrease stitch is used to reduce the number of stitches in a row or round, shaping your work by making it narrower.

When finishing an amigurumi piece, you’ll need to fasten off to secure the last stitch.

Cut the working yarn, leaving a tail, and pull the tail through the last loop on the hook, tightening it to secure the stitch.

Here’s a helpful video tutorial.



Free Cinnamon Roll Hermit Crab Crochet Pattern/Tutorial – Steps



Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Height: Using a 4mm size hook with Red heart super saver yarn ~7 inches tall. 


Steps:

Free cinnamon roll hermit crab crochet pattern



Cinnamon Roll: (make one in tan and one in brown)

R1: CH x 100

R2-12: SC x 100 (when you turn, ch 1)

R13:
– SC x 40,
– slip stitch x 26,
– leave a long tail for sewing
– weave in tail until yout get to the corner of the rectangle

–  Sew the lighter and darker rectangles together along the edges.

–  Roll them so that the darker color is in the middle.

–  Push the middle, second, and third row up to look like a hermit crab shell. (The middle and second row will be the highest.) Sew a few times through the middle and then make your way up the spiral, connecting the outer layer of the shell to the inner layer to keep it together.

–  Tie white yarn to the outside end of the roll. Crochet around in the top row of the lighter color to make the inside row of icing. (The frilly icing will be made later)




Drizzle icing: (white)

R1: CH x 98

R2:
(SC x 3, DC, TR twice in next hole, DC) x 14
(HDC, DC twice in next hole, HDC, SC x 3) x 2

Sew onto outside of cinnamon roll




Body:

MR 6

R1: inc x 6 (12)

R2: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)

R3: (SC x 2, inc) x 6 (24)

R4: (SC x 3, inc) x 6 (30)

R5-8: SC x 30 (30)

R9: (dec, SC x 3) x 6 (24)

R10: (dec, SC x 2) x 6 (18)

R11: (dec, SC) x 6 (12)

R12: dec x 6 (6)

Stuff

Sew loops together to close

Sew into inside of shell




Eyes: (make two)

MR 4 (sl st into first stitch)

– put eyes in middle of the MR on the outside

R1-5: SC x 4 (4)

Stuff

Sew on right under the shell.

Sew the middle to the under of the shell to keep it up more.




Claw: (make 2)

MR 6 (sl st into first stitch)

R1-2: SC x 6 (6)

R3: (SC, inc) x 6 (9)

R4-5: SC x 9 (9)

Stuff

R6: (SC, dec) x 6 (6)

Sew closed




Small claw: (make 2)

MR 6 (sl st into first stitch)

R1-2: SC x 6 (6)


Sew onto large claw

how to assemble claw




Claw arm: (make 2)

R1: CH x 5

R2-3: SC x 5 (5)

Sew claw on

Sew onto body




Arm: (make 2)

MR 6

R1-5: SC x 6 (6)


Sew behind claws.

Fasten middle of claw arm to regular arm to keep them spread out.

Sew mouth on



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Crochet Supplies I recommend:

Crochet Hook Pack – I had to superglue a couple of the hooks to the handles after awhile, but it’s a cheap starting point and I like the feel of the handles.

Stitch Markers – essential for amigurumi, and for a good price.
Safety Eyes and Noses– also needed for almost all amigurumi. It comes with a little case.

Crochet Ring – not necessary, but I find them handy to keep my hands from cramping up. Double wrap it around loop to keep a tight tension on acrylic yarn.

Or, you can get all in one (except for the rings): All-In-One Crochet Pack

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