Crochet Spiders - It’s almost time for the spookiest party of the year! Pumpkins with faces, witches on broomsticks, and screeching skeletons fill the store windows. And we’re getting ready for Halloween, too! Get started with this free pattern and let the spookiness begin.
Do you love a good scare, too? Or do you just enjoy decorating your home with a theme? Get started with this fun pattern! This spider is made from Katia Canada yarn and has been made extra fluffy with a brush. The glittery cross on its back makes it a real cross spider! Luckily, the big eyes and smiling mouth are kind of cute and even make it cuddly!
Tools & Supplies:
- 3 balls of Katia Canada, color 37
- 1 ball of Durable Glam, color 2208
- 7mm and 3.5mm Crochet Hooks
- Sewing needle with a sharp point
- Stuffing: 250 grams
- 1 pair of Safety Eyes, 30 mm, yellow or orange
- Gütermann HT2 Fabric Glue
- Dog brush with metal pins
- Pins
Stitches used:
l = chain stitch
v = single crochet
hv = slip stitch
Crochet Pattern: Spider
Body spider
Round 1: Using Katia Canada, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: crochet 2 chains, then crochet 6 sc in the first chain, and join with a slip stitch in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Round 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (18).
Round 4: Crochet 1 chain, *2 single crochets in the next single crochet, 2 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round, but end with 1 chain (24).
Round 5: Crochet 2 sc in every 4th sc (30).
Round 6: Crochet 2, *2 single crochets in the next single crochet, 4 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round, but end with 2 single crochets (36).
Round 7: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 6th single crochet (42).
Rows 8 and 9: Crochet 42 single crochets in each row (42).
Round 10: Crochet 3, *2 single crochets in the next single crochet, 6 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round, but finish with 3 single crochets (48).
Round 11: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 8th double crochet (54).
Round 12: Crochet 4, *2 single crochets in the next single crochet, 8 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round, but end with 4 single crochets (60).
Rows 13 and 14: Crochet 60 single crochets in each row (60).
Round 15: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 10th single crochet (66).
Round 16: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 10th and 11th stitch together (60).
Round 17: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 4 chains, *crochet the next 2 single crochets together, crochet 8 chains*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round, but end with 4 single crochets (54).
Round 18: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 8th and 9th st together (48).
Round 19: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 3, *crochet the next 2 together, crochet 6*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round, but end with a chain 3 (42).
Row 20: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 6th and 7th stitch together (36).
Row 21: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 2 chains, *crochet the next 2 single crochets together, crochet 4 chains*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the row, but end with 2 single crochets (30).
Row 22: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th stitch together (24).
Round 23: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th st together (18).
24th round: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd single crochet together (12). Stuff the bodice firmly with Stuffing.
25th round: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches together 2 by 2 (6). Fasten off. Pull the end thread through the last 6 v-stitches to close the hole. Now use a dog comb to fluff up the body until it’s nice and fluffy.
Head spin
Round 1: Crochet a chain of 8 stitches. Now crochet 2 single crochets in the first stitch, crochet 5 single crochets, crochet 4 single crochets in the last stitch, and continue crocheting on the other side of the chain. Crochet 5 single crochets, crochet 2 single crochets in the last stitch (18).
Round 2: Crochet 18 (18).
Round 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 3rd single crochet (24).
Round 4: Crochet 2 sc in every 4th sc (30).
Rows 5 and 6: Crochet 30 single crochets in each row (30).
Round 7: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (24).
Row 8: Crochet 24 single crochets (24). Fasten off with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail on your work so you can sew the head in place.
Now use a dog comb to fluff up the head nicely. Do this before attaching the eyes.
Place the safety eyes between rows 2 and 3. This is now also the top of the cup.
To make sure the safety eyes stay in place on this thick yarn while the child is playing, we also glue the eyes to the crocheted piece, just to be safe.
Fill the head firmly with stuffing, attach the spider's head to the body between rows 11 and 19, and sew it securely in place all around with small stitches.
Legs
Crochet 8 legs as follows.
Round 1: Using Katia Canada, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: crochet 2 chains, then crochet 6 sc in the first chain, and join with 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Rows 2 through 5: Crochet 6 single crochets in each row (6).
Now stuff the leg very lightly with a little stuffing.
Round 6: Fold the leg flat and now crochet the first section closed with 3 sc.
Now crochet another round of single crochets on the 3 sc by stitching your Crochet Hook only under the front loop of each sc; this way, you’ll crochet 3 sc on one side and 3 sc on the other, so that you have another round of 6 sc.
7the through the 13ththe tour:
Crochet 6 single crochets in each row (6).
Lightly stuff the leg with a little stuffing and crochet it closed with 3 ch.
Once you've combed all the legs, use the dog comb to make them fluffy.
Sew the first two legs to the side of the body, next to the head, on row 15. Space the remaining legs as you see fit on the same row. Single crochet them securely in place with a few small stitches.
Cross
Using a 3.5 mm Crochet Hook and ByClaire Sparkle yarn, chain 21 stitches. Set the chain aside for now.
Now crochet a new chain. Chain 10, then work 1 slip stitch into the 11th chain of the chain you just made, and then chain 11. Do not fasten off. You have now crocheted a cross, and we’re going to crochet around it.
Crochet 2 dc in the 2ndthe l from your Crochet Hook, now crochet 9 sc to the center of the cross. Switch to the other chain and crochet 9 single crochets. Crochet 4 single crochets in the last chain stitch and continue crocheting on the other side of the chain. Crochet 9 single crochets to the center. Switch to the other chain. Crochet 9 single crochets. Crochet 4 single crochets in the last chain stitch and continue crocheting 9 single crochets on the other side of the chain to the center. Switch to the other chain and crochet 9 sc, 4 sc in the last ch. Crochet 9 sc on the other side until you reach the center. Switch to the last chain and crochet 9 sc, crochet 2 sc in the last ch, and finish with 1 sl st in the first sc.
Crochet Projects for Halloween
Are you excited to get started on your Halloween projects? Be sure to check out our other patterns, too! Get creative with a spooky spider, a kids’ bag for collecting candy, a little ghost, or some real Halloween decorations.
