Jimmy the Atlantic Crab made his debut to the menagerie as an instalment of TOFT’s Dye Club crochet subscription, with vibrant hand-dyed yarn inspired by the Atlantic Blue Crab. This charming crab has shed his hand-dyed colourway and replaced it with a more natural shade, but will look incredible in any of TOFT’s colours and makes a great pattern for any beginners looking to expand their skills and add a few more crochet techniques to your repertoire.

TOFT’s Edward’s Menagerie collection is a series of crochet amigurumi toys designed by Kerry Lord. This crochet animal kit contains TOFT’s quality pure wool yarn and an easy-to-follow downloadable pattern. There are video links for all the crochet stitches and techniques used in the pattern to get you started and help you complete your toy. Share your progress with the TOFT community on Instagram @toft_uk using the #edsanimals hashtag.

YOU WILL NEED: To complete your crochet animal you will need a few added extras including a 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing and a wool needle. Find everything you need in our haberdashery section or upgrade to a complete kit which includes all of the above!

MEASUREMENTS: When finished your Atlantic Crab will be approximately 33cm long from back legs to front of claws.

SKILL LEVEL 2: This kit is suitable for enthusiastic beginners or those who have crocheted before.

IT WILL TAKE: Approximately 5-10 hours crochet time.