Giant Crochet Spider Pattern: Cute & Spooky Halloween Decor
Looking for a fun and slightly spooky crochet project this Halloween? This free giant crochet spider pattern is the perfect mix of creepy and cuddly! With its oversized body, long legs, and soft plush feel, this handmade spider makes a playful addition to your Halloween decor—or a surprisingly huggable plushie for kids and adults alike. Made with simple stitches and beginner-friendly construction, this Halloween crochet spider works up faster than you’d think and is sure to be a crowd favorite at parties, craft fairs, or cozy nights on the couch.
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Difficulty
This is an easy level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and basic shaping
Finished Measurements
The spider is 54 cm (21”) long and 34 cm (13”) wide.
Each leg measures 27 cm (10.5”) in length.
Yarn
You will need the following amounts of a worsted weight (4) yarn held double:
meters: 1050
yards: 1150
Sample was made using Hobbii Fluffy Day yarn. Fluffy Day is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 285 meters (312 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 oz).
You will also need a small amount of lace weight (1) black cotton yarn and white cotton yarn, or embroidery thread.
These are a few yarns that would also work for the Couch Potato Spider:
1. Bernat Blanket Yarn
Why It Works: This super bulky, chenille-style yarn is soft, plush, and works up quickly.
Price Range: Bargain
Note: Bernat Blanket Yarn is a super bulky yarn so you do not have to hold it double for the pattern. Remeber to check gauge.
2. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
Why It Works: A classic super bulky yarn with an 80% acrylic, 20% wool blend, offering warmth and softness for cozy projects.
Price Range: Mid-range
Note: This is another super bulky yarn where you would not have to hold the yarn double.
3. Red Heart Hygge Yarn
Why It Works: An ultra-cozy, bulky weight yarn with a short fur end, perfect for creating soft, textured projects.
Price Range: Mid-range
Hook Size and Notions
Pattern Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
PM - place marker
rep – repeat
rnd(s) - round(s)
sc – single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet two together
sk - skip
sl st – slip stitch
SM - stitch marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space
** – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council standards.
Special Stitches & Techniques
Invisible Join
1. Cut the working end of your yarn and pull it up and through the last stitch that was worked.
2. Thread the tail of yarn through a tapestry needle.
3. Skip the first stitch, insert your tapestry needle into the second stitch from front to back through both loops of the stitch, pull yarn through.
4. Insert your tapestry needle from front to back into the back loop only of the stitch the yarn is originating from, pull yarn through.
5. Securely weave in your ends.
I have full video tutorial and blog post on how to create an invisible join.
How to crochet even circles
For simplicity, this pattern is written with increases in the round stacked on top of each other. However, to create smooth, even circles without bumps, you should vary the number of starting stitches in each round before the first increase.
This is a great technique you should be using for any amigurumi or crochet toy pattern and it is very simple once you try it.
I have a full blog post and video tutorial to guide you through the process.
How to Make a Magic Cirlce
The magic circle is an essential crochet technique that helps eliminate holes in projects worked in the round. If you’re not familiar with it yet, I have a full blog post and a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process.
Notes
This is an easy level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and basic shaping
This pattern is worked in un-joined rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
The "right side" of amigurumi refers to the outward-facing side of the crocheted fabric, which is the side meant to be visible on the finished piece. When working in the round, the right side is the side facing you as you crochet.
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