This cute crustacean is knit in the round with short rows shaping the curved back. Purl stitches divide it’s shell into sections, and the tiny legs and long antennae really make it come alive. It measures 7 inches (uncurled).

Most of the 25 patterns in Knits for Kitties can be completed in just a couple of hours, and with yarn you already have in your stash. There are patterns for every skill level from beginner to advanced, and each one has lots of options and ways to personalize it. These patterns were designed to be cat toys, but they make great human toys too!