Cute Crochet Crab Glasses Holder Easy Free Pattern
🧶 Crochet Your Own Adorable Crab Glasses Holder! 🦀✨
Keep your glasses safe with this fun and easy-to-make crochet crab glasses holder! This quick project is both practical and charming, making it a perfect addition to your nightstand or desk.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Adorable & Unique – A cute crab design with playful claws.
- Quick & Simple – Beginner-friendly and works up fast.
- Practical & Handy – Keeps your glasses secure and easy to find.
Final Measurements:
6.5″ wide x 4″ long x 1.5″ depth
Materials Needed:
- Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight (size 4) yarn in red and black
- Safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s create this adorable and functional crochet project!
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Crochet Crab Glasses Holder Pattern
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Materials:
- Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight (size 4) yarn in red and black
- Tapestry needle
- Safety Eyes
Final measurement:
Measures 6.5″ wide x 4″ long x 1.5″ depth.
Abbreviations:
st(s)- stitch(es)
hk- hook
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
trb- treble crochet
sl st- slip stitch
BLO- back loop only
Body:
Chain 12
Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and next 9 chains. 5 hdc in end ch, hdc next 10 chains down the other side of the foundation ch, 5 hdc in last ch, sl st to join (30).
Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc 10, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, sl to join (40).
Round 3: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, hdc 10, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, sl st to join (50).
Round 4: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc in the BLO in each st around. (50).
***You will now work in the round, place stitch marker here if you need to***
Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around, sl st to join (50).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Long Legs (make 6):
Ch 9
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 6 chains, 2 hdc in end st, ch 3, 2 hdc in same st, hdc last 7 chains, sl st to join.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew 3 legs on each side of the holder (attach to the ridge that was made in round 4) with tapestry needle.
Weave in ends.
Short Legs (make 2):
Ch 7
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 4 chains, 2 hdc in end st, ch 3, 2 hdc in same st, hdc last 5 chains, sl st to join.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew 1 leg on each side at the base of the holder (attach to the ridge that was made in round 4) with tapestry needle.
Weave in ends.
Claw legs (make 2):
Right Leg:
Ch 11
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 8 chains, trb in end st, dc in same st, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc next st, sl st at base of ch 3, sc in each ch to end (down the other side of the foundation ch), sl st to join.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew on top of holder (left side).
Weave in ends.
Left Leg:
Ch 11
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 8 chains, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc next st, sl st at base of ch 3, dc in end st, trb in same st, sc evenly over the claw and each st (down the other side of the foundation ch), sl st to join.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew on top of holder (left side).
Weave in ends.
Eyes:
Attach safety eyes to the middle of your holder.
Tip: Lay glasses down first to pick the placement of the eyes.
Smile (with black yarn):
With black yarn and tapestry needle, sew on the smile.
Fasten off on the back of the holder.
Weave in ends.
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