Free crochet Spider pattern – Cute applique

Ready to bring some not-so-creepy crawlies to your Halloween projects? This Free Crochet Spider Pattern is perfect for adding a touch of cute to the spooky season!

Whether you’re looking for a fun motif or a charming applique, this little spider is just what you need. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for beginners – plus, it’s completely free!

These adorable bugs make the perfect addition to your fall crafts, adding a dash of Halloween charm without the scare.

Crochet Spider Pattern

Get ready for Halloween with this free crochet spider pattern! The free crochet pattern will help you craft a cute spider applique with giant eyes!

The cute spider crochet pattern is perfect for babies and kids at Halloween as it’s not super creepy.

You can use the flat crochet spider applique as a Halloween ornament, you can make a few spiders to make a garland, or you can simply sew your spooky motif to hats, hoodies, blankets, cardigans, or bags to dress up your Halloween costumes and fall holiday decor.

How to crochet a flat Spider?

This free crochet spider pattern is easy skill level and can be tried by advanced beginners too. The step by step tutorial will teach you how to make the flat spider applique in no time.

The written instructions are free to view on this page, you can also upgrade to a downloadable PDF to get extra progress photos and a print friendly file.

To complete the easy crochet spider pattern you will need some worsted or aran weight yarn, a 4mm crochet hook and some safety eyes.

Why You’ll Love The Free crochet Spider pattern

• The spider applique is cute as well as creepy, perfect for Halloween!
• Easy skill level project
• Good for using up leftover scrap yarn
• Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
• Uses worsted or aran, weight 4 yarn
• Quick project, you can make a spider in under an hour!

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Crochet pattern information

Supplies

• Worsted / Aran yarn / #4 yarn
• 4mm Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 14mm safety eyes
• Iron (optional)

Hook Size

• 4mm Crochet Hook

Yarn

• Weight – Aran / Worsted / #4
• Brand – Stylecraft special aran
• A – Black
• B – White
• C – Pink
• Total: 29 yards

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge & Size

• Gauge: 2” x 2” = 5 rows of 9 dc
• Width: 19cm
• Height: 11cm

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (U.K. translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• 3dc – 3 dc in 1 space (increase)
• 6dc – 6 dc in 1 space (increase)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Row/Round
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Pattern Notes

• Chains and slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. For example, 2sc, sc x 2 would mean 2sc in first space, sc in next space, sc in next stitch.
• The spiders legs may need a gentle press with the iron to stop them curling.
• Start each round in the same stitch as slip stitch.

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Free Crochet Spider Pattern

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Spider Body

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Round 1

• Use black (A) yarn
• ch x 6 then start in 3rd ch from the hook
• 3dc, dc x 2, 6dc
• In chains on opposite side: dc x 2
• 3dc in last ch with the previous 3dc
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (16 sts)

Round 2

• Work into same st as previous sl st
• 2dc x 3, dc x 2, 2dc x 6, dc x 2, 2dc x 3
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (28 sts)

Round 3

• Work into same st as previous sl st
• (2dc, dc) 3 times
• dc x 2
• (2dc, dc) 6 times
• dc x 2
• (2dc, dc) 3 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (40 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Round 4

Leg 1

• sl st in next 2 sts
• ch x 13 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 6, 2sc, sc x 5
• In R3 sts: sl st x 2
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Leg 2

• ch x 15 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 7, 2sc, sc x 6
• In R3 sts: sl st x 11

Leg 3

• ch x 16 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 7, sc2tog, sc x 6
• In R3 sts: sl st x 2

Leg 4

• ch x 14 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 6, sc2tog, sc x 5
• In R3 sts: sl st x 2

Leg 5

• ch x 12 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 5, sc2tog, sc x 4
• In R3 sts: sl st x 2

Leg 6

• ch x 10 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 4, sc2tog, sc x 3
• In R3 sts: sl st x 17

Leg 7

• ch x 9 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 4, 2sc, sc x 3
• In R3 sts: sl st x 2

Leg 8

• ch x 11 then start in second ch from hook
• sc x 5, 2sc, sc x 4
• In R3 sts: sl st x 1
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• You may want to gently press the spider with an iron if the legs begin to curl.
• (90 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Spider Eyes

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Round 1

• Use white (B) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 2 & dc x 12
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• Repeat to make 2 eyes
• (12 sts each)

Assembly

• Insert 14mm safety eyes into the MR
• Sew both eyes together
• Sew eyes to the top of the spider body
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Spider Cheeks

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Cheeks x 2

• Use pink (C) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 1 & sc x 6
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• Repeat to make 2 cheeks
• (6 sts each)

Assembly

• Sew the cheeks on the R3 of the body, next to the smallest legs

Spider Mouth

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Assembly

• Use pink (C) yarn
• Sew a mouth onto R2
• Weave in any remaining ends.
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Published: August 28, 2023 | Last Updated: June 10, 2026