Bring the fierce charm of Black Widow to life with this Amigurumi Black Widow crochet pattern! 🕷️✨ Whether you’re crafting Natasha Romanoff in her iconic suit or a black widow spider with its striking red hourglass marking, this project is perfect for Marvel fans and arachnid enthusiasts alike.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like a miniature spy gadget or web-like accents to enhance its personality. Choose classic blacks and reds for an authentic look or experiment with bold hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed as part of a superhero collection or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Black Widow is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary character to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🕷️ Amigurumi Black Widow Spider Crochet Pattern
Add a creepy-cute companion to your Halloween decor or nature-themed collection with this amigurumi Black Widow spider! With her signature red hourglass marking, bulbous body, and eight bendy legs, this plush arachnid is as spooky as she is snuggly. Perfect for display or play, this little spider is sure to spin her way into your heart! 🕸️❤️
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic amigurumi shaping with simple embroidery and multiple leg attachments.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) wide including legs when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Black (Main body and legs)
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Red (Hourglass marking)
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White (Hourglass center)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes (or red eyes for extra spookiness)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Scissors
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Optional: Pipe cleaners or floral wire for poseable legs
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
🕯️ Head
With black yarn:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rounds 5–9: sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, spaced evenly
10. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
11. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly
12. dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail.
🖤 Abdomen (Body)
With black yarn:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12: sc around (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
15. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
16. dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in and shape roundly
🕸️ Legs (Make 8)
With black yarn:
Ch 21
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
(Optional: Insert pipe cleaner through chain for bendy legs before sewing)
🧵 Hourglass Marking
Red Triangle (Top Half)
Ch 2
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch (1)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in st (2)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc in each st (4)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
White Circle (Middle Dot)
MR, 6 sc, sl st to join
FO and sew to center of red triangle.
Red Triangle (Bottom Half)
Repeat top triangle, and invert placement.
Sew entire hourglass to the abdomen.
🧩 Assembly
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Sew head and body together.
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Position and sew 4 legs to each side of the body, evenly spaced.
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Weave in all ends securely.
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Adjust leg positions as needed. Use pipe cleaners to pose if used.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Gently shape the body with your hands.
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Embroider or sew extra details (fangs, eye shine) if desired.
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Display her on webs, branches, or shelves for a spidery surprise!
Whether you’re decorating for Halloween or gifting to a bug enthusiast, this cuddly yet spooky Black Widow amigurumi is sure to weave her way into any collection. 🖤🕷️
