Free Crochet Spider Pattern

Looking for a quick spooky-season project? This crochet spider pattern creates a tiny Halloween spider with eight bendable-looking crochet legs and a fun spiral belly.

The finished spider is small enough to use as a keychain, bag charm, Halloween ornament, gift topper, or mini seasonal decoration. It is also a great scrap-yarn project because you only need small amounts of each color.

This pattern is suitable for confident beginners who already know basic single crochet, increases, decreases, chains, and simple sewing.

Project Details

Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Estimated Time: 1–2 hours
Finished Size: Approximately 3–3.5 inches wide including legs
Crochet Terminology: US terms
Construction: The abdomen is made from two flat crochet circles, the head is worked in continuous rounds, and the legs and spiral detail are added separately.

Materials

DK weight #3 yarn in black
DK weight #3 yarn in purple, gray, orange, or another accent color
2.75 mm crochet hook
Small amount of polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Optional keychain ring or lobster clasp

Hook Size

Use a 2.75 mm crochet hook.

A smaller hook helps create firm stitches and keeps the finished spider compact enough for a keychain or bag charm.

Yarn

Use DK weight #3 yarn.

Cotton or a cotton-acrylic blend works especially well because it gives the small spider enough structure while still keeping the project lightweight.

Approximate yarn amounts:

Main color: 20–25 yards
Accent color: 10–15 yards

Try black and purple for a classic spooky look, black and orange for Halloween, or charcoal and silver for a softer gothic version.

Abbreviations

MR = magic ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
inc = increase, work 2 sc in the same stitch
dec = invisible single crochet decrease

Before You Start / Pattern Notes

The abdomen is made from two flat circles that are crocheted separately and then joined together.

The head is lightly stuffed so it stays round without becoming too bulky.

The legs are simple crochet cords that can be shaped gently with your fingers after assembly.

The decorative spiral is made from a long crochet chain and sewn onto the front of the abdomen.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Keep your stitches firm and even.

Part 1 — Abdomen Front

Using your accent color:

Round 1: Work 6 sc into MR. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st.* Repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc.* Repeat around. (24 sts)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc.* Repeat around. (30 sts)

Fasten off and weave in the end.

Part 2 — Abdomen Back

Using black yarn:

Round 1: Work 6 sc into MR. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st.* Repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc.* Repeat around. (24 sts)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc.* Repeat around. (30 sts)

Do not fasten off.

Join the Abdomen

Place the front and back circles together with the wrong sides facing inward.

Using the working black yarn, sc through both layers around the outside edge.

Before closing the final few stitches, add a very small amount of stuffing.

The abdomen should remain fairly flat rather than becoming a round ball.

Finish crocheting around and join with a sl st.

Fasten off and weave in the end.

Part 3 — Spiral Belly Detail

Using black yarn for a colored abdomen, or your accent color for a black abdomen:

Ch 38.

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.

Beginning at the center of the abdomen front, coil the chain into a tight spiral.

Pin or hold the spiral in place as you work outward.

Using the long yarn tail and a yarn needle, make small hidden stitches through the chain and the front layer of the abdomen.

Continue until the full chain is secured in a smooth spiral.

Do not pull too tightly or the abdomen may curl.

Part 4 — Spider Head

Using black yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc into MR. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc.* Repeat around. (18 sts)

Rounds 4–5: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Round 6: *Sc in next st, dec.* Repeat around. (12 sts)

Add a small amount of stuffing.

Round 7: Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Close the remaining opening.

Part 5 — Crochet Spider Legs

Make 8 using black yarn.

Ch 15.

Starting in the second chain from the hook, sl st in each chain back to the beginning. (14 sl sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Repeat until you have 8 legs.

Shape the Legs

The finished crochet cords should naturally have a little flexibility.

Gently curve each leg into a soft bent shape with your fingers.

For a more spider-like look, bend the middle section upward slightly and curve the tip downward.

How to Assemble the Crochet Spider

Place the small black head at the upper edge of the abdomen.

Sew it securely to the back and upper edge of the abdomen using the long yarn tail.

Arrange four legs on each side of the spider.

Space the legs evenly, with two pointing slightly forward, two outward, two slightly backward, and the final pair toward the lower sides.

Sew the base of each leg securely between the head and abdomen area.

Make several small stitches through each leg base so the legs stay firmly attached.

Once all eight legs are attached, gently reposition them until the spider sits evenly.

Optional Keychain or Bag Charm Loop

If you want to use your crochet spider as a bag charm, add a hanging loop.

Using black yarn, ch 14.

Fasten off, leaving two long tails.

Fold the chain into a loop and sew both ends securely to the back of the spider near the head.

You can attach this yarn loop directly to a bag zipper, or connect it to a small keychain ring or lobster clasp.

Make sure the loop is firmly secured if the spider will be used regularly as a bag charm.

Finishing

Weave in all loose yarn ends.

Check that every leg is securely attached.

Gently reshape the spiral with your fingers if needed.

Flatten the abdomen slightly so the spiral remains clearly visible.

Curve the legs into different positions for a playful spooky look.

Blocking is not necessary for this small project.

Finished Size

Using DK weight #3 yarn and a 2.75 mm hook, the finished spider measures approximately:

Body Diameter: 2–2.25 inches (5–6 cm)
Total Width Including Legs: 3–3.5 inches (7.5–9 cm)

Your measurements may vary slightly depending on yarn, tension, and how you position the legs.

Tips and Customization Ideas

Try Different Spiral Colors

Use purple, orange, lime green, silver, or deep red for the abdomen spiral.

Make a Black and Orange Halloween Spider

Crochet the front circle in orange and use black for the spiral and legs for a classic Halloween color combination.

Make It Extra Tiny

Use fingering weight yarn and a 2 mm hook to create a miniature spider charm.

Turn It Into an Ornament

Use a longer hanging loop and hang your spider from a Halloween tree, wall hook, or seasonal garland.

Make a Spider Garland

Crochet several spiders in different colors and attach them to a long chain for a fun Halloween garland.

Use Up Yarn Scraps

This small pattern is a great way to use leftover yarn from larger Halloween crochet projects.

Ways to Use Your Tiny Crochet Spider

Your finished spider can be used as a Halloween bag charm, keychain, zipper pull, ornament, gift topper, party favor, tiered-tray decoration, or small addition to a spooky crochet display.

You could also pair it with crochet pumpkins, ghosts, bats, or witch hats to create a whole handmade Halloween collection.

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