I don’t bite! Create your own adorable and huggable spider. Perfect for Halloween decorations, or as a cozy companion for any arachnid lover, this pattern is easy to follow and fun to make. Craft a unique and delightful stuffy that will be cherished for years to come!

The pattern includes pictures and a captioned video tutorial.

Difficulty

This is an easy level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and basic shaping

Finished Measurements

This spider is 54 cm (21”) long and 34 cm (13”) wide.

Each leg measures 27 cm (10.5”) in length.

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a worsted weight (4) yarn held double:

• meters: 1050
• yards: 1150

Sample was made using Hobbii Fluffy Day yarn held double. Fluffy Day is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 285 meters (312 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 oz).

• You will also need a small amount of lace weight (1) black cotton yarn and white cotton yarn, or embroidery thread.

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

• 5.25 mm crochet hook
• 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Polyfil (or another stuffing material)

Techniques Used

This pattern uses single crochet stitches worked in the round with simple increases. The “feet” and chelicerae of the spider are created using short rows. A video tutorial is provided to help with this technique.