The funniest thing happened while I was watering the plants on our front porch last week. I reached behind one of the flower pots and spotted a tiny spider dangling from a thread right in front of me. My first instinct was to jump back, but then I realized how small it was. My husband happened to walk outside at that exact moment, saw me staring at it, and joked that I’d probably turn it into a crochet project before the week was over. He knows me far too well.

Sure enough, a couple of evenings later, I decided to make a much softer version. I kept the shape simple, gave it a round squishy body and tiny legs, and before long I had a spider that was definitely more cute than creepy. I left it on the kitchen counter when I finished, and my husband immediately started laughing when he saw it.

This Free Amigurumi Pattern Little Spider Toy is one of those wonderfully small projects you can pick up when you don’t feel like starting anything complicated. It barely makes a dent in your plush yarn scraps, and there are so many ways to give each spider its own personality. Try unexpected colors, change the expression, or make a whole bunch for Halloween. Mine started as a joke on the porch, but somehow this silly little spider has earned a permanent spot among my favorite tiny makes.

Materials Needed

• Any plush yarn (for example, Lavita Velur)
• Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
• Embroidery thread for mouth (fangs)
• Eyes: half-beads 8 mm and 5 mm
• Hollofiber or any stuffing you use
• Needle for plush yarn
• Scissors
• Stitch marker for marking the beginning of the round
• Glue for eyes

Finished Size

• Spider size 6-7 cm excluding legs

Abbreviations

• mr = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (crochet 2 sc together)
• hdc = half double crochet
• (…) = number of stitches worked in the round
• *(…)X = repeat the instruction in parentheses X times

Pattern Instructions

• 1. 6 sc in mr
• 2. 6 inc (12)
• 3. 12 inc (24)
• Step: In the next round we crochet the legs and the lower part of the head
• 4. 5 sc, (4 ch, 3 sc down the chain, sl st into the starting sc, sc)*4 (legs), 2 sc, 5 hdc in 1 sc, 3 sc, (4 ch, 3 sc down the chain, sl st into the starting sc, sc)*4 (legs), 5 sc (28)
• 5. 11 sc, 5 hdc with 1 vertex, 12 sc (24)
• 6. (3 sc, dec)*4, 3 sc (19), one sc remains unworked
• Step: Next, remove the marker and crochet in a circle without a marker, counting by the number of decreases
• 7. dec, (2 sc, dec)*5
• 8. (1 sc, dec)*5, add stuffing
• 9. 3 dec
• Step: Cut the yarn leaving 10-15 cm, pull the opening closed by the front loops, pull the thread to the bottom of the belly, secure, and hide.
• Step: Glue the eyes, embroider the mouth-fangs (2 stitches under the eyes).

Tips for Success

• Keep yarn tension even: Plush yarn can sometimes hide your stitches, so feel for the top loops with your fingers as you work each single crochet.
• Stuff gradually: Add small pieces of hollofiber in Round 8 to ensure the body stays round and smooth without overstretching the stitches.
• Position the eyes carefully: Place the larger 8 mm half-beads in the center and the smaller 5 mm half-beads right next to them before applying glue.
• Embroider simple fangs: Use short vertical or slightly diagonal stitches with black embroidery floss just below the eyes to form two tiny fangs.
• Close the body neatly: Pull the final yarn tail through only the front loops of the remaining stitches to create a smooth, invisible finish at the bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What hook size works best for plush yarn?A 3.5 mm hook is recommended for standard plush yarn. It keeps the stitches tight so that the stuffing stays hidden inside the body.
• Can I use standard worsted weight yarn for this project?Yes, you can use regular cotton or acrylic yarn. Keep in mind that using a thinner yarn will make the finished spider smaller.
• How are the legs attached?The legs are worked directly into Round 4 using chain stitches and single crochets, so there is no extra sewing required for the legs.
• What does 5 hdc with 1 vertex mean?This is a cluster stitch where you work five half double crochet stitches into separate base stitches and finish them all together under one top loop.
• How do I attach a hanging loop to make it an ornament or keychain?You can attach a thin cord or split ring through the top loops near Round 1 or 2 using your yarn needle before weaving in the yarn tail.

Conclusion

Creating little handmade toys is such a joyful way to spend a quiet hour or two in your favorite chair. This sweet little project is fast to complete, uses very little yarn, and brings an instant smile to anyone who sees it. I hope you enjoy stitching up your own small plush companion using this Free Amigurumi Pattern Little Spider Toy!