[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Spider Amigurumi

how to Crochet a Spider Amigurumi – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns

Crocheting a spider amigurumi is a fun project, perfect for Halloween or any spooky decor! Below is a detailed guide to help you create your own adorable spider.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Black (for the spider’s body)
  • Optional: White or gray (for the eyes)
• Crochet hook: 3.0mm or appropriate size for your yarn
• Fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Safety eyes (optional) or black yarn for embroidering eyes
• Scissors: For cutting yarn

Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Spider Body

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5-8: Sc around (24) for 4 rounds to build the body length.
6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 10: Sc around (18).
8. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
9. Round 12: Sc around (12).
10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill.

2. Spider Head

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4-5: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.
5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head lightly.

3. Spider Legs (Make 8)

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across (11).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (11).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (10).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (9).
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (8).
7. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (7).
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Repeat this process until you have 8 legs in total.

Assembly

1. Attach the head: Sew the head to the top of the spider body.
2. Attach the legs: Sew 4 legs on each side of the spider’s body, making sure they are evenly spaced. You can bend the legs slightly to give them a more natural look.
3. Add eyes: If using safety eyes, attach them to the head. If not, you can embroider the eyes using white or gray yarn.

Final Touches

• Shape the legs: You can bend the legs into different positions to make your spider look more lively.
• Add a web: If you want to enhance your spider, consider crocheting a small web using white yarn.

Your adorable spider amigurumi is now complete! It’s perfect for Halloween decorations or as a fun gift for a friend who loves cute critters. Enjoy your crocheting!