Let me introduce you to this adorable little crab! He’s irresistibly cute—you’ll want to squish him before he scuttles away. This tiny toy is perfect as a unique accessory, like a brooch or a ring. You’re sure to get noticed when you wear it!

Materials and tools:

• Two shades of cotton embroidery floss: light and dark coral
• 0.5 mm crochet hook
• 2 mm safety eyes on a pin. I make them myself – You will find a tutorial in the additional pdf for this pattern.
• 0.4 mm steel wire
• Moment gel glue (or B-7000 or rubber-based glue) and Super Glue Gel
• Fine strong steel needle
• Sharp manicure scissors, round-nose pliers, tweezers
• Polyester stuffing
• Toothpick or broken felting needle for stuffing (a fine tweezer will also work)
• For shading: acrylic fabric paints (white, orange, beige, brown, and black) or watercolor paints and a fine brush