• For this Crochet Shrimp Tempura Pattern, we will be working in rounds.

Crochet Batter Portion:

• This pattern is made in the round.
• Round 1: Ch x2, then sc x5 into the second ch from the hook (5).
• Round 2: Inc in every stitch (10).
• Round 3: Sc in every stitch (10).
• Round 4: Inc, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (15).
• Round 5-6: Sc in every stitch (15).
• Round 7: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (20).
• Round 8-9: Sc in every stitch (20).
• Round 10: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round (25).
• Round 11-20: Sc in every stitch (25). EYES: for placement: Place the closest eye 2 rounds inward (between rounds 18-19 and the other eye between rounds 15-14).
• Round 21: Dec, sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round (20).
• Round 22: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (15).
• Round 23: Dec, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (10).
• Round 24: Dec in every stitch (5). Fasten off the yarn then sew the hole closed.

Crochet Shrimp Tail:

• Make 2 of these.
• Round 1: Using the worsted weight yarn, make a mr and make sc x3 in the circle (3).
• Round 2: Inc in every sc. (6)
• Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat until the end of round (9).
• Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of round (12).
• Round 5: Sc in every stitch (12).
• Round 6: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat until the end of the round (9).
• Round 7: Sc in every stitch (9).
• Round 8: Dec, sc. Then repeat until the end of the round (6).
• Round 9: Sc in every stitch (6).

Sewing:

• Once you have both tail ends made, sew to the pointy side of the shrimp. You want them to be touching or overlapping a little in the middle.

Embroidery:

• Make a mouth between the eyes with worsted weight black yarn.
• That’s a wrap on this crochet tempura shrimp pattern! I hope you had just as much fun making it as I did. It’s such a charming, textured piece that brings a little extra joy to any collection of crochet food plushies or food amigurumi.