Halloween is fast approaching and I am quite behind on finishing up my halloween-themed amigurumi. Today, I worked on a spider named Mr. Spidey Skinny Legs – because he has very skinny legs! I wanted to make a few spiders that are quick to crochet and this was perfect. This is a super simple & beginner-friendly pattern that can be finished in no time (should take no more than an hour)! Ready to make some Halloween decor with this free crochet pattern?
PATTERN
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SUPPLIES
- Crochet hook G/4.00mm
- Safety eyes 6mm
- Yarn needle (I use Clover Chibi Bent Tip Needle Set)
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Any worsted weight yarn, I used the following in my sample:
NOTES
- Gauge is not essential – just keep your tension consistent throughout. It is a good idea to crochet tightly for amigurumi to avoid stuffing being shown between stitches.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together / sc decrease
invdec = invisible decrease (you may substitute with sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
rep = repeat
* – * = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
SPECIAL STITCH
Single Crochet Invisible Decrease: Insert hook in the Front Loop Only (FLO) of the first st; do not yarn over. Insert hook in the FLO of the next st. You should see 3 loops on the hook now. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops. Yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
Here’s a great video tutorial from Tamara Kelly at Moogly.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Body
Start with a Magic Ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts*, rep * – * 1 time (18)
Rounds 4-8: sc in each st around (18)
Round 9: *3 sc, invdec in each of next 3 sts*, rep * – * 1 time (12)
Round 10: sc in each st around (12)
Before you stuff Spidey’s Body, work on his Legs so you can fasten and weave in ends easier.
Round 11: invdec around (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Legs (make 8)
These skinny legs are VERY simple to make.
1. Using black yarn, cut 8 strands of yarn about 4 inches long (or however long you want your spider’s legs to be, plus an inch for knotting the ball)
2. Attach each yarn close together to Spidey’s Body (4 left, 4 right) and secure one end (see photo for reference).
3. On the other end of each yarn, I simply just tie about 3 knots to form a little ball. Be careful not to tie the knot too tight or it won’t look like a ball.
That was easy, wasn’t it?
Eyes (make 2)
With white or orange yarn, start with a Magic Ring.
Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (10)
Fasten off and leave a tail long enough to sew to Body. Weave in ends.
Place safety eyes and sew eyes to Body.
Eyes with Purple Border (make 2)
With white yarn, start with a Magic Ring.
Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (8)
Change to purple or green yarn.
Round 3: 1 sc in each st around (8)
Seamless join and leave a tail long enough to sew to Body. Weave in ends.
Place safety eyes and sew eyes to Body.
Seamless Join
I tried to write out instructions for this but I think seeing a video tutorial will be much more understandable. Please refer to this video tutorial from Tamara Kelly at Moogly on how to do a seamless join.
Optional: Make a loop on top to hang as an ornament! I made a loop using black yarn and then inserted a halloween-themed ribbon to tie on a tree. You may also make a few Spideys with different colored eyes, put them on a long ribbon and hang as a garland.
Enjoy! ♥
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