Shell’s belles

YOU WILL NEED

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each:

Yarn A Safran (N47)

Yarn B Nacar (N35)

Yarn C Chartreuse (N48)

Yarn D Ixora (N104)

Yarn E Aquamarina (N25)

■ A 2.75mm (US C/2) hook

■ 2 black safety eyes, 11mm

■ Toy stuffing

■ Tapestry needle

■ Brown stranded cotton

For stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com

TENSION

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Crab measures approx 13cm (5in) tall

ABBREVIATIONS

 (invisible decrease) Insert hook through fl of next 2 sts, yrh and pull through the two fl on hook, yrh and pull through two loops on hook (alternatively work standard dc2tog) Worked individually over