Baby Crab by Ashlee Brotzell

Baby Crab

Crochet
July 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Single crochet
4.5 mm
1050 - 1370 yards (960 - 1253 m)
30" x 30"
US
English
This pattern is available for C$5.50 CAD
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This ocean-themed blanket is the perfect size for a baby blanket! Or, you can join it to other squares to create an adult-sized blanket!

You will receive two files:
- interlocking crochet pattern: written line-by-line instructions, chart-reading instructions, one-page and six-page chart

  • original overlay mosaic crochet pattern: written line-by-line instructions, instructions for an optional envelope border, chart-reading instructions, one-page and six-page x-marked chart

  • THIRD FILE COMING IN SPRING 2026: adjusted, solidified mosaic crochet pattern. For more details on these techniques see https://ashleeslint.com/tutorials/interlocking-and-mosaic-crochet/


The Locked Filet Mesh (LFM) interlocking crochet method uses only chain spaces and double crochets to create a mesh; two colors are worked alternately which creates the pattern.

Mosaic crochet uses single crochet and double crochet stitches. The double crochet stitches cover some of the other color’s single crochet stitches to create the design. My patterns instruct you to cut your yarn at the end of each row. The back is striped but often gives a faint impression of the pattern on the front (sort of like illusion knitting). See an example here.


I have YouTube tutorials available for both crochet methods! Follow this link to get to my YouTube channel and find my other social links.


For Interlocking Crochet

  • Chart 121 x 121
  • Finished size 30” / 77cm
  • Crochet hook: 4.5 mm (US7)
  • Gauge: 8 (DC, ch) x 8 rows = 4” square
  • Worsted Weight Yarn (1175 - 1250 yards) - Main Color (MC) (dark lines) – 600yards plus 5 yards for optional SC border - Accent Color (AC) (background) – 575 yards

For Mosaic Crochet

  • Chart 121 x 121
  • Finished size 30” / 77cm
  • Gauge: 16 stitches x 16 rows = 4” square
  • Crochet hook: 4.5 mm (US7)
  • Worsted Weight Yarn (1170-1370 yards) - Main Color (MC) – 585 yards - Coordinating Color (CC) – 585 yards - Plus 200 yards for optional envelope border

©️ Ashlee Brotzell 2025, 2021.
All rights reserved. This publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, in any medium, is strictly prohibited. 

What does this mean?
This is an original pattern by Ashlee Brotzell. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or share any part of it whether for profit or not. This includes, but is not limited to, the written pattern, the chart, and the photos. No translations or video tutorials are allowed. 

Sales of your finished items are, of course, unrestricted (and I wish you all the best!). I appreciate credit given to the designer when possible but it is not a requirement. You may tag me @AshleesLint or direct people to my website www.ashleeslint.com