Hettie The Hermit Crab is at home wherever she is, her colourful shell shining cheerfully as she strolls along the shoreline!

This PDF includes the written instructions in US crochet terms and step-by-step photos detailing how to make the pieces and finish the toy. When made with DK weight yarn and 3.0mm hook the finished Hermit Crab will measure about 14cm/5 ½in tall.

The project can be made in any weight yarn, adjust the hook size to match your choice.

You’ll need to know how to:

・make a Magic Ring
・work in a round
・single crochet
・increase/decrease
・chain stitch
・slip stitch
・double crochet
・surface bobble (photo tutorial and link to a video included)

You will need the following materials:

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK - 100% cotton - 50g/125m/137yds
1 ball of each colour: Vanilla Cream 302 (15gr used), Blush Pink 454 (less than 5gr), Washed Teal 433 (less than 5gr), Dusty Rose 422 (less than 5gr), Melon Sorbet 417 (35gr used)
Black embroidery thread
3mm crochet hook
12mm Black Safety Eyes
Toy Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Scissors