Lobster

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This is by far the wildest thing I've ever crocheted. It's a life-sized lobster in acrylic DK yarn made from a kit I stumbled across in a discount drugstore.
 
crochet amigurumi toy lobster
 
Arguably, for all its wackiness, the pattern is expertly designed. All the parts fit together well and the pincer claws are quite realistic. The method of attaching the tail felt a little cheap and looks slightly off, but that's my only gripe. The fearful/depressed/haunted look is my own fault and I'm not sure how it happened...

crochet amigurumi toy lobster
 
The entire thing measures around 30cm in length and is absolutely enormous for an amigurumi. The size is more suitable to a child's plushy, although I personally don't know any children who are particularly keen on lobsters. 
 
crochet amigurumi toy lobster


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