Do I need to join at the end of each round?

No, every part of this pattern works in a continuous spiral, so you never slip stitch to close a round unless the instructions say so. Just keep your stitch marker moving to track where each new round begins.

What are the 12 mm and 10 mm pieces for?

Those four pieces are meant for eyes, with the two larger 12 mm ones and two smaller 10 mm ones giving you a choice depending on the look you want. You can also use seed beads instead if you prefer a smaller, more detailed eye.

Why do I make two segments for each leg?

Each leg is built from a First Segment and a Second Segment that get whipstitched together at an angle afterward. Working them separately, then joining at a bend, is what gives the finished leg its realistic joint.

Can I use a different hook size than the B-1 / 2.0 mm?

You can, but amigurumi relies on tight fabric so stuffing doesn't peek through, and the US size B-1 / 2.0 mm hook paired with worsted weight cotton blend gives that density. If you size up, check your fabric closely and go down a size if you see gaps.

In what order should I assemble the pieces?

Stuff and whipstitch all six legs first, then sew them evenly along both sides of the Head. After that, position the Large Fangs at the front-lower edge and tuck the Small Fangs in just beside them.

A creepy-cute spider amigurumi you can actually crochet

LevelIntermediate
Time4-6 hours
Hook2.0 mm
YarnWorsted

About This Pattern

There's something gleefully creepy about this little spider, and I love that tension. The gray and green colorway keeps it from feeling gimmicky, more like a quirky creature than a prop. Each round builds that contrast between cute and unsettling, especially once the fangs go on. It's the kind of mood that makes you grin while you work, not wince.

Your hands stay busy with a continuous spiral the whole way through, so you're tracking increases more than counting joins. The Head alone climbs through eighteen rounds, which means steady rhythm more than fiddly shaping. Fangs ask for tighter attention since they're small and the increase lines matter for the point. Whipstitching the leg segments together at an angle is the one moment that asks for patience.

Once he's stuffed and assembled, Larry has real presence, bigger than a typical amigurumi thanks to all those legs. He looks right perched on a bookshelf, peeking from a plant pot, or lurking near a desk lamp. The seed-bead details catch light in a way that makes people lean in for a second look. He's unsettling enough to earn a laugh and charming enough to keep around.

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology. Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but your fabric should be tight enough that no stuffing shows through — if you can see gaps, go down a hook size. Stitch counts are given at the end of each round in parentheses.

Start with the Head, working in a continuous spiral from a magic ring until the sphere is fully shaped.
Crochet two Small Fangs and two Large Fangs separately, each one a short, quick increase shape worked in minutes.
Make the Body next, keeping your stitch marker in place so the spiral stays easy to track.
Work six matching First Segments and six Second Segments for the legs, stuffing each one firmly as you go.
Whipstitch each First Segment to a Second Segment at an angle so every leg bends like a real spider leg.
Arrange and sew all six legs evenly along both sides of the Head before adding any fangs.
Position the Large Fangs at the front-lower edge of the Head, then tuck the Small Fangs in beside them.
Finish with seed beads for eyes or decoration, weaving in every yarn tail as you close up the piece.

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Yarn

Worsted weight cotton blend in gray and green (or your choice of creepy colors) — approximately 100–150g total

Hook

US size B-1 / 2.0 mm

Safety eyes

Two 12 mm and two 10 mm (4 total)

Stuffing

Polyester fiberfill
Stitch marker
Yarn needle / tapestry needle
Scissors

Optional

seed beads for decoration

Stitch shorthand

ch — Chain
dec — Invisible Decrease (2 stitches decreased to 1)
inc — Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
MR — Magic Ring
sc — Single Crochet
sl st — Slip Stitch
st / sts — Stitch / Stitches

A creepy-cute spider amigurumi you can actually crochet

Assembly

Step 1 Stuff all leg segments firmly with fiberfill.
Step 2 Sew one First Segment to one Second Segment at an angle using the yarn tails and a whipstitch, creating a bent leg shape. Repeat for all 6 legs.
Step 3 Arrange the 6 completed legs evenly along both sides of the Head and sew each one securely in place using the remaining yarn tails.
Step 4 Position the 2 Large Fangs at the front-lower edge of the Head, side by side, and sew them on using their yarn tails.
Step 5 Position the 2 Small Fangs just beside or below the Large Fangs and sew them on securely.
Step 6 Sew the Body to the underside/back of the Head using the Body’s long yarn tail, stitching all the way around the opening edge with a whipstitch for a secure join.
Step 7 If desired, add seed bead accents to the body or head for extra detail.
Step 8 Weave in all remaining yarn ends.

Easy to get wrong

Losing track of the spiral

Since every piece is worked in a continuous spiral without joining, it's easy to drift off round. Keep a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up every single round, not just occasionally.

Overstuffing the fangs

The Small and Large Fangs are only a few rounds tall, so packing in too much fiberfill can make them bulge instead of coming to a point. Use just a pinch of stuffing and work it in with the tip of your needle for a neat point.

Sewing legs on without matching angles

Whipstitching the First and Second Segments together at mismatched angles leaves some legs splayed and others tucked under. Lay all six assembled legs side by side before sewing them to the Head so the bend direction matches on every one.

Between the songs

What makes this one satisfying is how much shaping happens through simple increase math. The Head grows from a tight magic ring through eighteen rounds, climbing through plain increase rows before the decreases bring it back in near the finish, so you watch a sphere take real shape under your hook. The fangs are tiny exercises in asymmetric increasing, just one extra stitch per round pushing them into a curved point. Assembling six legs from two segments each, then whipstitching them together at an angle, turns a pile of tubes into something that actually looks like it could scuttle. Adding seed beads at the end is the kind of small, fast detail that changes the whole character of the piece without adding real difficulty.

Listener questions

Do I need to join at the end of each round?
No, every part of this pattern works in a continuous spiral, so you never slip stitch to close a round unless the instructions say so. Just keep your stitch marker moving to track where each new round begins.
What are the 12 mm and 10 mm pieces for?
Those four pieces are meant for eyes, with the two larger 12 mm ones and two smaller 10 mm ones giving you a choice depending on the look you want. You can also use seed beads instead if you prefer a smaller, more detailed eye.
Why do I make two segments for each leg?
Each leg is built from a First Segment and a Second Segment that get whipstitched together at an angle afterward. Working them separately, then joining at a bend, is what gives the finished leg its realistic joint.
Can I use a different hook size than the B-1 / 2.0 mm?
You can, but amigurumi relies on tight fabric so stuffing doesn't peek through, and the US size B-1 / 2.0 mm hook paired with worsted weight cotton blend gives that density. If you size up, check your fabric closely and go down a size if you see gaps.
In what order should I assemble the pieces?
Stuff and whipstitch all six legs first, then sew them evenly along both sides of the Head. After that, position the Large Fangs at the front-lower edge and tuck the Small Fangs in just beside them.

Original pattern: https://amistitch.com/larry-the-spider-amigurumi-crochet-pattern/

About the Author

Marisol QuinteroWho runs Crochet Obsessed, why a stitch count sits at the end of every round, how a pattern gets written here, and the things this site will never do.

A creepy-cute spider amigurumi you can actually crochet

About This Pattern

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