Crochet Clam Amigurumi: A Fun and Adorable Craft Project

Crochet Clam Amigurumi is an adorable and fun project for craft enthusiasts of all ages! This charming amigurumi design allows you to showcase your creativity while creating a cute piece of decor or a lovely gift for a loved one. With its whimsical shape and soft texture, crocheting a clam amigurumi can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project offers a chance to practice your skills and express your artistic side. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's dive into the delightful world of crafting your own crochet clam amigurumi!

Materials

*3 skeins of 4ply yarn, one for outer shell, one for inner shell and one for the body color.

Crochet Hook

Extras

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st - stitch
sts - stitches
dec - decrease a stitch (insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook)
*repeat directions inside * as many times as indicated

Clam Body Instructions

With shell color yarn, create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)

Round 1

2sc in each sc. (12)

Round 2

*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)

Round 3

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)

Round 4

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)

Rounds 5-6

sc in each sc around (30)

Round 7

*1 dec, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (24)

Round 8

*1 dec, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (18)

Place eyes on clam and secure the safety backs to the eyes.

Round 9

*1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)

Stuff the clam to desired firmness.

Round 10

*1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (8)

Leave a long length of yarn and weave through the stitches of the last round. Pull tight to close up hole and weave in ends to finish off.

Outer Shell (Make Two)

With outer shell color yarn, create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)

Round 1

2sc in each sc. (12)

Round 2

*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)

Round 3

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)

Round 4

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)

Round 5

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sts* around (36)

Round 6

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sts* around (42)

Leave a long length of yarn to sew the inner shell onto the outer shell.

Inner Shell (Make Two)

With inner shell color yarn, create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)

Round 1

2sc in each sc. (12)

Round 2

*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)

Round 3

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)

Round 4

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)

Round 5

*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sts* around (36)

Weave in all loose ends.

Assemble the Clam

Sew the inner shell pieces to the outer shell pieces. Then sandwich the two shells together so the inner shells are touching. Whipstitch through 6 stitches to make the hinge of the clam shell. Weave in all loose ends.