Crochet Spider Amigurumi Tutorial Step By Step

This fun Crochet Spider Amigurumi is a cute little toy spider best to be a part of anyone's Halloween decor. 

People make them using soft yarn in bold colors like black, red, or green. The whole spider, from its round body to its long legs and even its head, is made out of the same color yarn.

It's not a real spider, so it's not scary. Instead, it's a friendly, cuddly toy that some people might like to have for decoration or to play with.

The spider has eight legs that are all crocheted and then attached to its body, which is also crocheted to look round and plump.

It's a fun little project for someone who enjoys making things with their hands.

Crochet Spider Amigurumi Tutorial

Materials Needed:

• Small scrap yarn (cotton yarn recommended; the video uses Amigurumi cotton yarn)
• 3 mm crochet hook (suitable for the thickness of your yarn)
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Stitch marker

Spider Body:

Start with a magic ring.

• • Chain 1 to secure the ring.
  • Make 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
  • Pull the ring closed tightly.

Second Round:

• • Without making a slip stitch into the first sc from the previous round, make 2 sc in the same stitch (increase made).
  • Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of this round.
  • Make 2 sc in each stitch around (16 sc total).

Third Round:

• • Single crochet in each stitch around without increasing (16 sc). Mark the first stitch with a stitch marker.

Fourth Round (Decreasing):

• • Start a decrease by inserting the hook into the first stitch, yarn over, pull through, then insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through. You have 3 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
  • Repeat this decrease around, making 8 decreases in total.
  • Close up the opening by threading the tail through the remaining stitches and pulling tight.

Spider Head:

Forming the Head:

• • Choose where to attach the head.
  • Make a slip stitch to attach the yarn, then pull up a loop to start.
  • Make 6 chain stitches for the head, pull the last chain to close up and form a small ball for the head.
  • Secure by making a slip stitch into the body.

Legs (Make 4):

1. Chain 20 stitches (for the first set of legs, adjust the length by making more or fewer chains if you want different-sized legs).
2. Finish: Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing, and pull it through the last loop.
3. Repeat this process, making each next chain set slightly longer (22, 24, then 26 chains) for a more natural look.

Assembly:

1. Fold the chain pieces in half to represent the legs.
2. Sew each pair of legs onto the body by using the yarn tail. Ensure you distribute them evenly around the spider’s body.
3. Shape the legs and the body if necessary by adjusting the positioning of the stitches.

Finishing Touches:

• Hide all the yarn tails by weaving them into the body with the darning needle.

And that's it! Your crochet spider is now ready, perfect for Halloween decorations or as a quirky addition to costumes. Remember, you can customize the size, color, and number of legs to make your spider unique. Happy crocheting!