A few weekends ago, I was helping my daughter clean out the garage before we packed away the summer decorations. As we moved a couple of storage boxes, a tiny little spider scurried across the floor. She jumped back, I laughed, and before long we were both standing there watching the little thing disappear into a corner. On the drive home, I couldn’t help thinking that spiders seem much less scary when they’re tiny.

That afternoon, I went into my craft room and looked for a small amount of leftover velvet yarn. I didn’t need much, just enough for a quick project. With a cup of coffee beside me and the windows open to let in the cool breeze, I started crocheting. In less than an hour, a soft little spider with the cutest round body and tiny legs was sitting in the palm of my hand. It was impossible not to smile.

I’m excited to share this Free Amigurumi Pattern Mini Spider Plush with you today. It’s a fast, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for using up leftover yarn and creating a fun little decoration for Halloween or any time of year. Whether you’re making one for a child, adding it to your craft fair table, or simply enjoying a relaxing afternoon of crochet, this tiny spider is sure to become a favorite. Grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s crochet this adorable little spider together.

Materials Needed

• Plush yarn
• Crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes or glue-on eyes (5 mm and 8 mm)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease

Pattern Instructions

1. 6 sc in MR or in 2nd ch from hook = 6
2. 6 inc = 12

Here we will crochet the legs. There will be 8 of them in total. Place a marker at the beginning of the round, this will be the back part.

Leg: chain 4 and, starting from the 2nd chain from hook, crochet back 3 sc. In the text, indicated as [leg].

3. 1 sc, [leg], 1 sc, [leg], 1 sc, [leg], 1 sc, [leg], 4 sc, [leg], 1 sc, [leg], 1 sc, [leg], 1 sc, [leg], 1 sc. 4-5) 2 rounds of 12 sc
4. (2 sc, dec)*3 = 9

Stuff well with filler, trying to push more into the sides so that it is not stretched upwards, but looks more like a ball.

7. 4 dec (incomplete round)

Cinch the stitches closed, hide the yarn tail.

All that is left is to glue on the eyes. I use 5 and 8 mm eyes. Bigger ones in the center, and small ones on the sides.

Done.

Tips for Success

• Use a stitch marker for the back: Placing your stitch marker at the beginning of round 3 helps ensure the eight legs line up perfectly on the sides.
• Keep leg chains tight: When working the chain 4 for each leg, keep your tension firm so the legs stay sturdy and hold their shape.
• Shape while stuffing: Push fiberfill toward the outer sides of the body rather than the top so your spider maintains a cute, rounded shape.
• Choose the right eyes: Using two larger 8 mm eyes in the center and two 5 mm eyes on the outer sides gives the spider an extra expressive face.
• Work carefully with plush yarn: Velvet yarns can be delicate, so pull your magic ring closed gently to avoid snapping the thread.
• Secure the tail neatly: Use a yarn needle to weave the final yarn tail through the remaining front loops before pulling tight and knotting inside the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hook size works best for this mini spider?

A 3.5 mm to 4.0 mm crochet hook works great when using bulky plush yarn to keep your stitches tight so stuffing does not show through.

Can I use regular worsted weight acrylic yarn instead?

Yes, you can use standard worsted weight yarn with a 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm hook, which will result in an even tinier mini spider.

How do I attach the eyes securely?

You can glue flat-back eyes onto the finished head using fabric glue or hot glue after the body is closed and shaped.

How long does this project take to finish?

Because this pattern is only seven rounds long with built-in legs, most crocheters can finish one in under thirty minutes.

Do I need to stuff the spider legs?

No, the legs are formed by crocheting 3 single crochets back down a chain of 4, so they do not require any stuffing.

Conclusion

Crocheting this Free Amigurumi Pattern Mini Spider Plush is such a satisfying way to use up small scraps of yarn in your stash. These little spiders are wonderfully quick to make and bring a smile to everyone who sees them. Happy crocheting!