Add a splash of ocean charm to your accessories with this Amigurumi Lobster keychain crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for marine life lovers, quirky gifts, or simply enjoy making fun amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful lobster that’s both adorable and practical.

Project Details

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Size: Approx. 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) long using sport weight yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

Materials

• Yarn: Sport weight cotton
• Color A: Red (body, legs, claws, tail)
• Color B: Cream (claw tips)
• Hook: 2.25 mm
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Metal keychain ring with chain
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single Crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• ch – Chain
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FO – Fasten Off

Head & Body (Worked in one piece from head to tail)

Using Color A:

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R6-10: sc in each st around (30)

R11: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)

R12: sc in each st around (24)

R13: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18)

– Insert safety eyes between Rnd 7 and 8, 7 stitches apart

– Stuff the head firmly

Tail Section:

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

sc in each st around (12)

(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

sc in each st around (9)

FO and close the opening. Shape the curve by lightly bending and pinching the tail while stuffing. Insert a curved wire (optional) if extra stiffness is desired.

Claws (Make 2)

Using Color A:

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4-6: sc in each st around (18)

R7: [sc 4, dec] x3 (15)

R8: sc in each st around (15)

– Start shaping claw opening: Flatten the piece and sc across both layers to close (7–8 sc)

– FO and leave tail for sewing.

Using Color B:

Repeat same as above, stopping after Round 5.

– Sew tip into the end of the red claw base, forming the distinctive white inner claw curve.

Legs (Make 6)

Using Color A:

ch 10

Row 1: sl st in each ch across

FO, leave a tail. Curl the legs slightly as you sew them in pairs to both sides of the body below the claw area.

Antennae (Make 2)

Using Color A:

ch 15

Row 1: 2 sc in each ch across (to create curl)

FO and sew to the front of the head near the eyes.

Tail Flippers (Make 3)

Using Color A:

R1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)

R2: [sc 1, inc] x2 (6)

R3: sc in each st around (6)

– Flatten and sew to the tip of the tail in a fan arrangement.

Assembly & Shaping Instructions

– Sew claws symmetrically just below the head, slightly angle them outward and forward.

– For legs, position pairs evenly on both sides of the body below the claws.

– Tug the yarn lightly when sewing to enhance the curled shape.

– Use steam to block curls into place if needed.

– Firmly stuff the tail while gently curving it upwards. Optionally insert a piece of pipe cleaner or wire before closing.

– Insert a keyring through the top of the head or sew a small loop using Color A yarn and attach the ring.

Final Notes

Add tiny blush spots with pastel chalk, shape antennae for added personality, and brush claw tips gently with a clean toothbrush for soft fuzz detail.

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