Even the biggest arachnophobe won’t be frightened of this spider! He has bendy legs, made by using pipe cleaners (with the sharp end concealed within the body) so you can attach him onto sticks or garden canes. He is a quick and easy knit, and is suitable for a novice knitter

Materials Required

Yarn
Double knit 50g in black
Oddments of white or grey for the eyes

Needles
One pair of 3mm (size 11) single point needles

Other items required
4 x 30cm/12” black pipe cleaners
A piece of foam 1 x 15 x 8cm, plus a small amount of toy stuffing or 15g of firm toy stuffing
A darning needle
A small clip or a couple of safety pins

The finished item measures approximately 6cm diameter, plus the legs