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Creepy Crochet
Spider Patterns
If you’re a fan of crochet and creepy crawlies of the eight-legged variety, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve searched far and wide to put together the best collection of free crochet spider patterns. These creepy-crawly cuties are perfect for spooking up your Halloween decor or adding a touch of whimsy to your amigurumi collection.
Whether you’re a crochet newbie or a seasoned pro, there are patterns to suit all skill levels. So, gather your supplies, clear your schedule, and let’s crochet some charming arachnids together!
Free Written Patterns
Hector the Spider and His Spiderweb from Elisa’s Crochet
This free crochet spider is a simple pattern for intermediate skill levels. There is a paid PDF version if you need more detailed instructions with step-by-step photos.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, in black & white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black aluminium wire (16 gauge), polyester fiberfill, white felt, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Spider Holiday Buddy from Angel Brandon
This free crochet spider pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. The finished toy measures about 3″ (7.5 cm) wide and has an opening for stashing small things like candy.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Caron Simply Soft.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A small amount of yellow yarn for embroidering the eyes, eight 4″ (10 cm) lengths of chenille pipe cleaner, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Spider from Tatiana Nikashova
This free crochet spider pattern is for a mini spider measuring approximately 2¼” (6 cm) in size when made in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Cotton Fair from Premier Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.75 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm and 10 mm safety eyes, polyester stuffing, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Friendly Crochet Spider from Crochet 365 Knit Too
The Friendly Crochet Spider is a free pattern for a decidedly un-scary-looking baby spider.
YARN REQUIRED: about 1 oz (28 g) #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 9 mm safety eyes, scissors, tapestry needle, and fiberfill stuffing.
Lily Sugar’N Cream Halloween Spiders from Yarnspirations
These little crochet spiders are perfect for Halloween. The free pattern includes instructions for two sizes – the small spider measures approximately 5″ (12.5 cm) long, and the large spider is 8½” (21.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Lily Sugar’N Cream. Two balls will make one large and five small spiders.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: googly eyes, glue, stuffing material, wire, scissors, a yarn needle, and red beads.
Mr. Creeper the Spider from Son’s Popkes
Mr Creeper is a free Halloween pattern for an easy-to-make crochet spider 6″/15 cm tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 7 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing material, scissors, a yarn needle, and pipe cleaners for the legs.
Spooky Spider Bro Amigurumi Pattern from Crafty Bunny Bun
This is a quick and easy pattern with very minimal sewing required. The free pattern includes instructions for two different sizes of crochet spiders.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn for the regular spider and #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn for the baby spider.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm or 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: googly eyes, glue, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Miss Spider from DROPS Design
Miss Spider is a cute and creepy crochet spider applique that makes a great decoration for Halloween. There is also a pattern for a spider web to go with it. The finished spiders are just over 2″ long (5.5 cm). This pattern is worked from a chart.
YARN REQUIRED: less than 10 g of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., DROPS Paris from Garnstudion.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a needle.
How to Crochet a Spider – A Free Tutorial from Lovable Loops
This free, written pattern is suitable for advanced beginners and includes a video tutorial for extra guidance.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in White and Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, tapestry needle., polyfill stuffing, and scissors.
Crochet Tarantula – Free Pattern from The Loopy Lamb
Taran Tarantual is a free crochet spider pattern made in faux fur yarn. The pattern is suitable for intermediate skill levels. If you’ve never worked with faux fur yarn before, don’t worry; there are lots of helpful tips included.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight faux fur yarn, e.g., We Crochet Fable Fur. You’ll need 71 yards (65 m) in the Corvo colourway and 25 yards (23 m) in Falke.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 20 mm safety eyes, polyester stuffing material, scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers.
Free Crochet Spider Pattern from Cuddly Stitches Craft
This is a free pattern, for a relatively easy crochet spider with minimal sewing. The finished size of the spider is 6″ long and 7½” wide (15 cm x 19 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt and #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight eyelash yarn for the hairy neck.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, 12 mm safety eyes, scissors, yarn needle, pins, and a stitch marker.
Little Spider Crochet Pattern from Dutch Crochet
The legs on these amigurumi spiders are made with spool knitting, otherwise known as French knitting. Instructions are also included for crochet legs.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Schachenmayr Catania.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, scissors, yarn needle, and a knitting spool (optional).
Amigurumi Itsy Bitsy Spider from Karla Fitch
The hairy look on this amigurumi spider is achieved by brushing the yarn with a pet slicker.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Classic Wool from Patons.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 12 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle, stitch marker, pet slicker brush, and pipe cleaners (optional).
Spiders from Crafty Is Cool
Make a bunch of these little crochet spiders to make a garland for Halloween!
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: black safety eyes, polyester stuffing, yarn needle, embroidery needle, black embroidery floss, pipe cleaners, and scissors.
Red Heart Spiders Climbing Walls from Yarnspirations
These big crochet spiders are quick to make with simple shapes and chenille stem legs. The bodies of the spiders measure 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 24 black chenille stems, polyester fiberfill for stuffing, red embroidery floss, glue, scissors, and a yarn needle.
No Sew Scaptacular Spider from Stringy Ding Ding
This free crochet pattern makes a spider measuring about 3″ long (7.5 cm). The spider is worked all in one piece with no sewing required.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing material, and black embroidery thread.
Spooktacular Spider Amigurumi from ChiChi’s Whimsical Crochet
This free amigurumi spider pattern looks so cute in purple and black – dressed perfectly for Halloween!
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Caron Simply Soft.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 9 mm green safety eyes, yarn needle, fiberfill stuffing, scissors, and stitch markers.
Black Widow Spider Amigurumi from Sabina Mlakar
This crochet pattern for a Black Widow spider is available as a free Ravelry download. It’s suited to intermediate skill levels and produces a finished spider that is approximately 6¾” (17 cm) long and 5″ (13 cm) wide.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle, scissors, marker, measuring tape, 1 cm copper wire, pliers, wire cutters, and strong glue.
Camille the Candy Spider from Alexa Templeton
This cute crochet spider looks so good in these candy-coloured pastels. And it’s a no-sew pattern!
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn. You’ll need about 20 g of the main colour, 5-10 g of the accent colour, and 5 g of the face colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.75 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, toy stuffing, needle, and stitch markers. You’ll also need 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm safety eyes.
Crochet House Spider from Zeens and Roger
This easy, free pattern for Halloween is really quick to make.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a darning needle, a sewing needle, sewing thread, and little beads for the eyes.
Bitsy the Crochet Spider Pattern from Oombawka Design Crochet
Bitsy is a free crochet spider pattern and is 2¼” across when completed, but you could easily change the size and make him smaller by using a smaller hook.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Scheepjes Stone Washed.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, 12 mm safety eyes, scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch marker.
Arnold the Spider from Ambros Crochet
This free crochet spider toy measures 4¾” x 4¾” (12 cm x 12 cm)
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Bravo Originals from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, 12 mm safety eyes, pins, scissors, toy stuffing, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Crochet Tarantula from Crafty Crochet Castle
Learn how to crochet a Tarantula for Halloween with this YouTube tutorial. The finished spider measures 6″ long and 10″ wide when crocheted using the materials listed in the pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, stitch markers, scissors, a yarn needle, and eight pipe cleaners (optional).
Leo the Spider from Evelyn & Peter
Leo the Spider is a free pattern for a giant crochet spider measuring 15″ (38 cm) long and 24″ (60 cm) wide, including the legs. He’s creepy but oh so cute! Made with a combination of fur and blanket yarn, he’s extra squishy and cuddly. A full video tutorial is available to supplement the free written pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: 60 yards (55 m) of #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn for the body, e.g., Go For Faux Thick & Quick from Lion Brand and 100 yards (91 m) (#6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn for the legs, e.g., Cover Story from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 9 mm (M/N-13) and 16 mm (Q) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Polyfill stuffing, safety eyes, 16 chenille stems, a large plastic yarn needle, scissors, and a stitch marker.
Halloween Amigurumi Spider Crochet Tutorial from Miss Dolkapots Studio Crochet
These amigurumi spiders are easy and quick to make, and they’re a great crochet project for beginners.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 12″ (30 cm) chenille stem, fiberfill stuffing material, yarn needle, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and white felt.
How to Crochet a Spider from Skein Spider
This video tutorial includes written instructions.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stitch markers, a needle, stuffing material, and pins.
DIY Tutorial – Crochet Spider from The Craft Cat
This crochet spider tutorial is a fun project for Halloween. The spider measures about 3″ (8 cm) long.
Crochet Amigurumi Spider Pattern from Krazy Kabbage
This is a free pattern for a no-sew crochet spider. It’s an easy-to-follow pattern, with a video tutorial, and it’s quick to make.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, and polyfill stuffing.
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