Crochet Crab Glasses Holder

If you're tired of misplacing your glasses and are ready to add a touch of quirky charm to your space, then the Crochet Crab Glasses Holder is here to save the day! This delightful little accessory not only keeps your glasses safe and secure but also adds a fun and playful element to your home decor. Made with love and crafted with care, this cute and cuddly crab is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for your glasses. Say goodbye to endless searches for your specs and hello to stylish organization with this adorable crochet creation!

Materials:

• Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn in red and black
• Tapestry needle
• Safety Eyes

Final measurement:

Measures 6.5″ wide x 4″ long x 1.5″ depth.

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

hk- hook

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

trb- treble crochet

sl st- slip stitch

BLO- back loop only

Body:

Chain 12

Round 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and next 9 chains. 5 hdc in end ch, hdc next 10 chains down the other side of the foundation ch, 5 hdc in last ch, sl st to join (30).

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, 2 hdc in the next 5 sts, hdc 10, 2 hdc in last 5 sts, sl to join (40).

Round 3: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc next 10 sts, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, hdc 10, [2hdc in next st, hdc in next st] x 5 times, sl st to join (50).

Round 4: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc in the BLO in each st around. (50).

***You will now work in the round, place stitch marker here if you need to***

Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around, sl st to join (50).

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Long Legs (make 6):

Ch 9

Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 6 chains, 2 hdc in end st, ch 3, 2 hdc in same st, hdc last 7 chains, sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew 3 legs on each side of the holder (attach to the ridge that was made in round 4) with tapestry needle.

Weave in ends.

Short Legs (make 2):

Ch 7

Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 4 chains, 2 hdc in end st, ch 3, 2 hdc in same st, hdc last 5 chains, sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew 1 leg on each side at the base of the holder (attach to the ridge that was made in round 4) with tapestry needle.

Weave in ends.

Claw legs (make 2):

Right Leg:

Ch 11

Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 8 chains, trb in end st, dc in same st, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc next st, sl st at base of ch 3, sc in each ch to end (down the other side of the foundation ch), sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew on top of holder (left side).

Weave in ends.

Left Leg:

Ch 11

Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 8 chains, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc next st, sl st at base of ch 3, dc in end st, trb in same st, sc evenly over the claw and each st (down the other side of the foundation ch), sl st to join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Sew on top of holder (left side).

Weave in ends.

Eyes:

Attach safety eyes to the middle of your holder.

Tip: Lay glasses down first to pick the placement of the eyes.

Smile (with black yarn):

With black yarn and tapestry needle, sew on the smile.

Fasten off on the back of the holder.

Weave in ends.