How to Crochet Earflap Crab Legs50

Materials You'll Need:* Worsted weight yarn in two colors (one for the main color and one for the contrast color)
* Size H crochet hook
* Scissors
* Yarn needle

Abbreviations:* sc: single crochet
* hdc: half double crochet
* dc: double crochet
* sl st: slip stitch
* ch: chain
* rnd: round
* inc: increase (two sc in one stitch)
* dec: decrease (two sc together)
Instructions:
For the Main Color Leg (make two):
* Round 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2 more times in same ch (3 sc)
* Round 2: Turn, inc in each sc around, sl st to join (6 sc)
* Round 3: Inc in first sc, sc in next sc, inc in each of the next 3 sc, sl st to join (9 sc)
* Round 4: Inc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, inc in each of the next 4 sc, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 5: Sc in each sc around, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 6: Sc in first sc, inc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, inc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, sl st to join (14 sc)
* Round 7: Sc in each sc around, sl st to join (14 sc)
* Rounds 8-10: Repeat Round 7 (3 rnds)
* Round 11: Sc in first sc, dec in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, dec in next sc, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 12: Sc in each sc around, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 13: Sc in first sc, dec in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, dec in next sc, sl st to join (10 sc)
* Round 14: Sc in each sc around, sl st to join (10 sc)
* Round 15: Sc in first sc, dec in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, dec in next sc, sl st to join (8 sc)
For the Contrast Color Leg Trim (make two):
* Round 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2 more times in same ch (3 sc)
* Round 2: Turn, inc in each sc around, sl st to join (6 sc)
* Round 3: Inc in first sc, sc in next sc, inc in each of the next 3 sc, sl st to join (9 sc)
* Round 4: Inc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, inc in each of the next 4 sc, sl st to join (12 sc)
Assembling the Legs:
* Place the Contrast Color Leg Trim over the Main Color Leg, with the first round of the trim aligning with the first round of the leg.
* Using a yarn needle and the main color yarn, sew the two legs together around the edges.
For the Earflap (make two):
* Round 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2 more times in same ch (3 sc)
* Round 2: Turn, inc in each sc around, sl st to join (6 sc)
* Round 3: Inc in first sc, sc in next sc, inc in each of the next 3 sc, sl st to join (9 sc)
* Round 4: Inc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, inc in each of the next 4 sc, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 5: Sc in first sc, inc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, inc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, sl st to join (14 sc)
* Round 6: Sc in first sc, dec in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, dec in next sc, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 7: Sc in each sc around, sl st to join (12 sc)
* Round 8: Sc in first sc, dec in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, dec in next sc, sl st to join (10 sc)
* Round 9: Sc in each sc around, sl st to join (10 sc)
* Round 10: Sc in first sc, dec in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, dec in next sc, sl st to join (8 sc)
Assembling the Earflaps:
* Fold the Earflap in half, with the right sides together.
* Sew the edges together using a yarn needle and the main color yarn.
* Leave a small opening along the bottom edge for stuffing.
* Stuff the Earflap with fiberfill or yarn scraps.
* Sew the opening closed.
Attaching the Legs and Earflaps:
* Position the Legs on the sides of the head, where the earflaps will be attached.
* Sew the Legs in place using a yarn needle and the main color yarn.
* Position the Earflaps on the top of the head, where they overlap the Legs.
* Sew the Earflaps in place using a yarn needle and the main color yarn.
And there you have it! Your adorable crocheted earflap crab legs are complete. Enjoy!