Add a touch of Halloween charm with a free Crochet Spider pattern, perfect for decorating spooky spaces or giving as a fun, handmade gift.
Create something fun and unique with the Crochet Spider Amigurumi! This small, charming spider is a delightful project for crafters of all skill levels, offering endless creative possibilities. Its cute design and playful character make it perfect for Halloween décor, kids’ toys, or quirky gifts that stand out.
With its soft yarn body, adorable eyes, and eight wiggly yet sturdy legs, this spider amigurumi is easy to customize in size and color. Whether you prefer a spooky black spider for Halloween or a bright, colorful one for a child’s room, this project easily adapts to your theme.
Crocheting the spider amigurumi is not only fun but also a wonderful way to practice your craft. Use it as a tabletop decoration, a hanging ornament, or a backpack charm. This simple yet charming project will bring creativity and joy wherever it goes!
Spider Crochet Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Chenille yarn, such as Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Light or Loops and Threads Chenille Home Slim.
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn.
- Safety eyes (16 mm suggested).
- Polyfill or polyester filling.
- Yarn needle.
- Stitch markers.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
Legs:
- Make 8 legs:
- Make a slip knot.
- Ch 15.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, 1 sc.
- 2 sc in each of the next 13 stitches.
- Finish with a sl st to secure and leave a long tail for sewing.
Body:
Head:
- Magic Ring: Use your preferred method.
- Round 1: 6 sc.
- Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
- Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18 sc).
- Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24 sc).
- Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30 sc).
- Rounds 6-8: 30 sc around.
Decrease to form Head:
- Round 9: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24 sc).
- Round 10: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18 sc).
Increase for Body:
- Round 11: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24 sc).
- Round 12: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30 sc).
- Round 13: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36 sc).
- Rounds 14-18: 36 sc around.
Attach Eyes and Fangs:
- Place eyes between rows 3 and 6 (3 rows from the center) ensuring they are opposite each other.
- Fangs:
- Cut 2 pieces of yarn (14 inches each).
- Using a yarn needle, mark where the fangs will go.
- Pull the yarn from inside the head out through the marked point for each fang.
- Ch 1, then 3 sc in the same stitch, sl st to secure and weave in the ends inside the body.
Attach Legs:
- Use stitch markers or similar to mark where the legs will go, each pair of legs should be 1-2 stitches apart and aligned with the fangs.
- Sew legs onto the body, weaving in tails securely inside.
Stuff Body:
- Stuff the head and body firmly with polyfill.
Finish Body and Close:
- Round 19: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30 sc).
- Round 20: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24 sc).
- Round 21: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18 sc).
- Round 22: [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12 sc).
- Optional Row 23: 6 dec (6 sc).
Final Steps:
- Fasten off, leaving a tail.
- Using the yarn needle, weave the tail through the front loops of the stitches in the last row pulling tight to close the hole.
- Secure the tail by weaving it into the body and trimming any excess yarn.
Conclusion:
- Check that all legs and fangs are securely attached and adjust stuffing as necessary.
- Your crochet spider is now complete!










