Hermit Crab
by Amy Gaines
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Hermit Crab
by Amy Gaines
This PDF pattern will instruct you on how to knit my original 2022 Hermit Crab.
This pattern is a perfect beginner pattern.
You only need to know how to decrease and knit in the front and back for increases.
Hermit Crab measures 6 inches tall, and 8 inches wide from claw to claw.
Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn: Orange/Peach and Light Grey
Poly-fill stuffing
Pair of size 3 (U.S.) knitting needles
Yarn Needle
One pair size 9.00 mm black safety eyes with washers.
Scrap of black yarn or thread for the mouth
Pins- to arrange pieces for sewing.
Techniques:
Knit and Purl Stitch
Casting on and casting off
Knit 2 stitches together
Purl 2 stitches together
Knit in the front and back of the stitch - increase.
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