Are you in search of a delightful free amigurumi pattern featuring SpongeBob Mr. Krabs? Look no further! We’ve got just what you need to feed your crochet hobby. Dive into the enchanting world of amigurumi with this whimsical SpongeBob Mr. Krabs crochet pattern.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loop only
ss – slip stitch
× 6 – number of repetitions
(12) – total number of stitches in a row
PATTERN
Body
Start with purple yarn.
1 Row: 18 sc, ch 1, turn, 15 sc2tog, sc2tog in the last stitch, 16 sc (36)
2 Row: 2 sc in the first stitch, 15 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 15 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (42)
3 Row: (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 16 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc) 2 times, 16 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (48)
4 Row: (2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 17 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc) 2 times, 17 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (54)
5 Row: (3 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 18 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 3 sc) 2 times, 18 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (60)
6 Row: (4 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 19 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 4 sc) 2 times, 19 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (66)
7 Row: 66 sc
8 Row: (5 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 20 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 5 sc) 2 times, 20 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (72)
9 Row: 72 sc
10 Row: (6 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 21 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 6 sc) 2 times, 21 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (78)
11 Row: 78 sc
12 Row: (7 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times, 22 sc, (2 sc in the next stitch, 7 sc) 2 times, 22 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (84)
13-17 Row: 84 sc (5 rows)
18 Row: (12 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (78)
19-21 Row: 78 sc
22 Row: (11 sc, 5 sc2tog) 6 times (72)
23 Row: 72 sc
Cut the purple yarn and switch to black.
24-25 Row: 72 sc
26 Row: (10 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (66)
Cut the black yarn and switch to purple.
27 Row: 66 sc
Cut the purple yarn and switch to blue.
28 Row: 66 sc through the back loop
29 Row: 66 sc
30 Row: (9 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (60)
31-33 Row: 60 sc
34 Row: (8 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (54)
35 Row: 54 sc
Cut the blue yarn and switch to red.
36 Row: 54 sc through the back loop
37 Row: 54 sc
38 Row: (7 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (48)
39-41 Row: 48 sc
42 Row: (6 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (42)
43-44 Row: 42 sc
45 Row: (5 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (36)
46-47 Row: 36 sc
48 Row: (4 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (30)
49 Row: (3 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (24)
50 Row: (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (18)
51 Row: (1 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (12)
52 Row: 6 sc2tog (6)
Legs (Make 2)
Use red yarn.
1 Row: 6 sc in a magic ring
2 Row: (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 3 times (9)
3 Row: 9 sc
4 Row: (2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 3 times (12)
5 Row: 12 sc
Switch to purple yarn.
6 Row: 12 ch (not counted as a row), work into the 5th row, (3 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 3 times (15)
7 Row: 15 sc
Cut the yarn, and attach the legs to the body.
Claws
1 Row: Make a chain of 9 ch, join to form a ring, and work 9 sc for 18 rows.
2 Row: 9 sc2tog (18)
3 Row: (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (24)
4 Row: (3 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (30)
5 Row: 30 sc
6 Row: (4 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (36)
7 Row: 36 sc
Next, continue crocheting the claws without cutting the yarn. Make a chain of 2 ch, connect it to the opposite side to create 15 sc on one side and 21 sc on the other.
First, work on the smaller claw:
1 Row: 15 sc, 3 sc in the chain. Place a marker here.
2-3 Row: 3 sc, 9 hdc, 6 sc (18)
4 Row: 3 sc, 2 hdc2tog, 1 hdc, 2 hdc2tog, 6 sc (14)
5 Row: 3 sc, hdc2tog, 1 hdc, hdc2tog, 6 sc (12)
6 Row: (2 sc, hdc2tog) 3 times (9)
7 Row: (1 sc, hdc2tog) 3 times (6)
Pull the loops tightly, cut the yarn, and secure it.
Next, work on the larger claw:
1 Row: 21 sc, 3 sc in the chain (24)
2-6 Row: 4 sc, 13 hdc, 7 sc (24)
7 Row: 4 sc, hdc2tog, 1 hdc, hdc2tog, 7 sc (18)
8 Row: 4 sc, 7 hdc, 7 sc (18)
9 Row: 4 sc, hdc2tog, 3 hdc, hdc2tog, 5 sc, hdc2tog (15)
10 Row: (3 sc, hdc2tog) 4 times (12)
11 Row: (2 sc, hdc2tog) 3 times (9)
12 Row: (1 sc, hdc2tog) 3 times (6)
Arms (Make 2)
1 Row: Make a chain of 9 ch, join to form a ring.
2-5 Row: 4 sc (4 rows)
Attach the arms to the body.
Legs
1 Row: 6 sc in a magic ring
2-4 Row: 6 sc (3 rows)
Antennae
Make a chain of 11 ch, in the second ch from the hook, 10 ss.
Hair
Using red yarn, make a chain of 3 ch, in the second ch from the hook, 3 ss, 2 ch, in the second ch from the hook, 3 ss, 2 ch, in the second ch from the hook, 3 ss. Attach it to the eyes.
Hood
Make a chain of 11 ch, in the second ch from the hook, 1 ss, 2 sc in one st, 1 sc, 1 ss2tog, 1 sc, 2 sc in one st, 2 sc. Attach it.
Plankton’s Body
1 Row: 6 sc in a magic ring
2 Row: 6 sc2tog (12)
3 Row: (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 6 times (18)
4 Row: (2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 6 times (24)
5-16 Row: 24 sc (12 rows)
17 Row: (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (18)
18 Row: (1 sc, sc2tog) 6 times (12)
19 Row: 6 sc2tog (6)
Arms (Make 2)
1 Row: 4 sc in a magic ring
2-5 Row: 4 sc (4 rows)
Legs
1 Row: 6 sc in a magic ring
2-4 Row: 6 sc (3 rows)
Antennae
Make a chain of 11 ch, in the second ch from the hook, 10 ss.
