Get ready to stitch up some spooky charm with the Amigurumi Venomous Spider, a creepy-cute creation that’s perfect for Halloween or any time you want to add a touch of playful fright! 🕷️🧶 With its bold silhouette, expressive legs, and just the right amount of eerie flair, this handmade arachnid is a fun way to bring personality to your seasonal décor. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a treat basket, or gifted to a fan of all things spooky, it’s sure to spin smiles wherever it lands.
Ideal for crocheters who love dramatic shapes and themed projects, this pattern invites you to explore texture, color, and character in a delightfully creepy way. Customize it with glowing eyes, add a web backdrop, or stitch up a whole swarm for a haunted house vibe. The Amigurumi Venomous Spider is a joyful way to stitch up thrills, giggles, and a sprinkle of handmade Halloween magic—one loop at a time! 🧵🎃✨
🕷️ Amigurumi Venomous Spider Crochet Pattern
Creepy yet irresistibly cute, this handmade amigurumi spider is perfect for Halloween, autumn crafts, or anyone who loves quirky crochet creations! With bold stripes, oversized goofy eyes, and a slightly fuzzy texture, this friendly arachnid brings equal parts fun and charm to your decor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and secure multi-leg attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) wide with legs spread, when made using DK or worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
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Dark Navy / Charcoal (main body and leg base)
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Brick Red (stripes and fangs)
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White (eyes)
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Optional: Blue (thin border around eyes)
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Small amount of black embroidery thread (pupils)
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Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle & stitch markers
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Polyfill stuffing
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Pipe cleaners or craft wire (for poseable legs)
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Hot glue (optional) for securing wires
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Wire brush or soft bristle brush (optional, for fuzzy effect)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🕸️ Head & Body (Work as one piece)
With dark navy or charcoal yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–12: sc around (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff head firmly at this stage.
R15: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R16: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R17: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R18–23: sc around (36)
R24: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R25: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R26: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly again.
R27: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R28: dec ×6 (6), FO and close.
👀 Eyes (Make 2)
With white yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: sc around (24), FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Optional: Add a thin round of blue yarn by surface crocheting around the edge for the rim seen in the reference photo.
Embroider small off-center black pupils to give a goofy, expressive look. Sew both eyes close together at the top front of the head, slightly angled outward.
🧛 Fangs (Make 2)
With brick red yarn:
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2–3: sc around (4)
R4: dec ×2 (2), FO and shape into a point.
Sew fangs directly below the eyes.
🦵 Legs (Make 8)
Alternate 2 rounds red, 2 rounds navy for stripes.
Begin with red at the foot tip and end with navy where the leg joins the body.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2–20: sc around (maintain 6 sts total). Adjust length to approx. 4–5 inches (10–12 cm).
Stuff very lightly or insert pipe cleaner before closing for flexibility.
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew four legs on each side of the body in two rows, angled slightly downward and forward. Bend gently to create a natural spider stance.
💨 Optional Texture
Lightly brush body and legs with a wire brush or stiff bristles to achieve a soft fuzzy look, similar to the realistic plush effect seen in the photo.
🧶 Assembly
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Sew eyes onto the head close together.
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Attach fangs just below the eyes.
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Sew the eight legs securely, spacing evenly on both sides.
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Shape the legs for a crawling pose.
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Weave in all ends and secure with a touch of glue if desired.
💡 Optional Add-ons
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Add a thread “web” from the abdomen to hang your spider.
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Create a mini version for earrings or keychains.
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Use fuzzy chenille yarn for a plush-style spider.
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Give it a cartoon look by adding small white eye reflections.
🎉 Finished Look
Your Venomous Spider is complete! With its navy and red striped legs, bulging eyes with a blue rim, and pointed red fangs, it perfectly captures a playful yet spooky Halloween aesthetic. This little creature stands out on shelves, tables, or webs — creepy, cute, and absolutely unforgettable. 🕷️💀
