Pocket Spider
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This cute no-sew crochet Pocket Spider is tiny, squishy, and full of personality. Designed to be made in one piece, it’s an easy and satisfying project that’s perfect for gifts, market makes, or keeping a tiny friend close by.
Skill Level: Intermediate
This intermediate no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and video tutorial to help you along the way. Pocket Spider is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Pocket Spider is crocheted in worsted weight (4) yarn or super bulky (5 or 6) yarn. Pocket Spider is approximately 1.5 inches tall in worsted weight and 2 inches tall in bulky weight. Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!
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Pocket Spider Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Worsted Weight (4) Weight Yarn
- Loops and Threads Skinny Chenille (bow) (small amount needed)
- Loops and Threads Skinny Chenille (body) (~19 yards/ 9 grams)
- Super Bulky (5) Weight Yarn
- Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss (body) (~23 yards/21 grams)
- Super Bulky (6) Weight Yarn
- Premier Parfait Chunky (body) (~21 yards/16 grams)
- C (2.75mm) crochet hook (for bow on a worsted weight spider)
- E/4 (3.50mm) crochet hook (for worsted weight spider) or (for bow on a bulky weight spider)
- H (5.00mm) crochet hook (for bulky weight spider)
- Two 9mm safety eyes (for worsted weight spider)
- Two 12mm safety eyes (for bulky weight spider)
- Yarn/Darning needle
- Black Embroidery floss and Embroidery needle
- Scissors
- Polyfil
- Locking Stitch Markers
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Techniques
- Magic Circle
- Slipknot And Chain
- Slip Stitch
- Single Crochet
- Single Crochet Increase
- Single Crochet Decrease (I like to use an invisible decrease)
- Double Crochet (bow)
- X-Small Bobble
- Small Bobble
- Fastening Off
Abbreviations
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch(es)
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
- dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- R1- round 1
- ( ) – repeat this group of stitches
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
Pocket Spider Pattern Example
If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.
(sc, 3 sc) 2 times {8 sts}
(single crochet in one stitch, then add three single crochets into the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 2 times for a total of 8 stitches
(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
X-Small Bobble: (2 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – There will be 3 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 3 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’t forget to pop your bobble out)
Small Bobble: (3 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 1 more time. There will be 4 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 4 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’ t forget to pop your bobble out)
Right Hand Pocket Spider Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Left Hand Pocket Spider Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Full Free Pattern Below↓
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Bow for worsted weight spider: worsted weight yarn and a C hook
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Bow for bulky weight spider: worsted weight yarn and an E hook
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Using color of choice
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Make a slipknot with a long tail and chain 3
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R1: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook dc 4 times, chain 3, sl st into the same stitch, chain 3, dc 4 times into the same stitch, chain 3, sl st into the same stitch
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Fasten off and leave a long tail. Tighten the yarn connected to your slipknot. Wrap one yarn tail around the middle, then take the other yarn tail and wrap it around the middle in the opposite direction. Knot the two pieces of yarn in the back of the bow. Set the bow aside to attach later.
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If you like Pocket Spider, make sure to check out my Pocket Fox Free Crochet Pattern.