Bring out some spooky fun this Halloween with the Crochet Halloween Spider Amigurumi Pattern! This wickedly cute, creepy-crawly creation will have you hooked from the first stitch. Perfect for adding a dash of eerie charm to your decor, this little spider is ready to hang out in your haunted house, lurk on a shelf, or even join your trick-or-treat setup.

Crochet Halloween Spider Amigurumi

With its charming details and whimsical vibe, this crochet spider is a must-make for anyone who loves adding a personal touch to Halloween festivities. Get ready to craft your own arachnid friend—because this Halloween, the fun is in the stitches!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (Color of your choice. Black was used in the example.)
• Crochet hook to match your yarn size
• Scissors
• Safety eyes (One pair of 14mm and two pairs of 10mm)
• Tapestry needle (or needle and thread)
• Toy stuffing
• Pins (optional, for positioning parts before sewing)

Stitches Used:

• Magic Ring
• Single Crochet (SC)
• Single Crochet Increase (Inc.)
• Working in Front Loops Only (FLO) and Back Loops Only (BLO)

Pattern:

Head:

Round 1:

• Start with a magic ring and make 6 SC into the ring.

For Round 2:

• Increase (Inc.) in each stitch around (12 SC).

Round 3:

• [1 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (18 SC).

In Round 4:

• [2 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (24 SC).

Round 5:

• [3 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (30 SC).

Round 6:

• [4 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (36 SC).

For Round 7:

• [5 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (42 SC).

Round 8:

• [6 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (48 SC).

Round 9:

• [7 SC, Inc.] repeat 6 times (54 SC).
• At round 10, you'll work in BLO.
• After Round 10:
  

  

• BLO, 1 SC in each stitch around (54 SC).

Rounds 11-13:

• 1 SC in each stitch around (54 SC).
• Before moving on, insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12.

Round 14:

• [7 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (48 SC).

For Round 15:

• [6 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (42 SC).

Round 16:

• Place safety eyes. Then, [5 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (36 SC).

Round 17:

• [4 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (30 SC).

In Round 18:

• [3 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (24 SC).

Round 19:

• [2 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (18 SC).
• Stuff the head before closing.

Round 20:

• [1 SC, decrease] repeat 6 times (12 SC).

And Round 21:

• Decrease 6 times (6 SC).
• Slip stitch, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing, and weave in end.

Body:

• Repeat the head steps for rounds 1-9 to form the body.
• There should be adjustments based on whether you want a different body size.
• After reaching the desired body size, mirror the decrease rounds similar to how the head was decreased, making sure to adjust according to the body's final round count for symmetry.

Legs (Make 8):

Round 1:

• Start with a magic ring, 8 SC into the ring.

For Round 2:

• [3 SC, Inc.] repeat twice (10 SC).

Rounds 3-15:

• SC in each stitch around for the back legs.
• For the other legs, repeat as for the back legs but only up to round 7, then follow the specific instruction for bending using FLO and BLO from rounds 8 onwards as mentioned in the detailed pattern above.
• Attach the legs to the body as instructed, ensuring symmetry and the desired posture.

Chelicerae (Make 2):

• Follow the pattern instructions for creating the chelicerae, paying close attention to the round counts and when to utilize FLO and BLO to allow for the desired bending.

Final Assembly:

• After completing all pieces (head, body, legs, chelicerae), use the yarn tail to sew them together following the guidelines provided for positioning.
• Start by attaching the head to the body, then add the legs, ensuring they're symmetrically placed for stability and the desired look.