Spin a web of cuteness with the Amigurumi Spider with Bow, a charming crochet critter that’s more sweet than spooky! 🕷️🎀 With her round body, stubby legs, and an adorable bow perched perfectly on her head, this little spider is ready to crawl right into your heart. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, a quirky gift, or just adding a playful touch to your amigurumi collection, she’s sure to bring smiles instead of shivers.
This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love turning creepy-crawlies into cuddly companions. You can customize her bow color, add tiny blush cheeks, or even stitch up a whole family of fashionable spiders. Whether she’s hanging out on a shelf, decorating a party table, or tucked into a treat bag, the Amigurumi Spider with Bow is a delightful way to stitch up whimsy—one eight-legged loop at a time! 🧶✨
🕷️🎀 Amigurumi Spider with Bow Crochet Pattern
This adorable Amigurumi Spider is sweet, cuddly, and perfect as a toy or seasonal decor. With a round plush body, eight ribbed legs, oversized bow, and kawaii-style face, it’s sure to win hearts everywhere.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – uses simple stitches, BLO texture work, and basic sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall including bow, made with plush chenille yarn and a 4–5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (super bulky chenille/velvet):
- Light Grey – body & legs
- Peach/Orange – bow
- Pink – cheeks
- Felt or yarn:
- Black – eyes & lashes
- White – eye highlights
- Black embroidery thread – mouth
- Crochet hook: 4–5 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Fabric glue or hot glue (optional for felt details)
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back loop only
🪡 Pattern Instructions
1. Body (Grey)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
8–15. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6).
Fasten off, weave closed. Stuff firmly as you go.
📌 Shape should be a smooth, round ball.
2. Ribbed Legs (Make 8 – Grey)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–20. (sc in BLO) around (6)
This creates a ridged tube texture to match the spiraled ribbed legs in the photo.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly so they bend naturally.
3. Oversized Bow (Peach/Orange)
Bow Panels (Make 2)
- Ch 22.
- sc across (21).
3–12. sc rows (21).
Fasten off.
📌 You’ll have 2 large flat rectangles.
Middle Wrap
- Ch 8, sc back (7).
2–4. sc rows.
Stack both panels, fold slightly in the center, and wrap with middle piece. Sew tightly to cinch and puff the bow.
Attach securely to the top of the spider’s body.
4. Cheeks (Make 2 – Pink)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
Fasten off, sew to face under eyes.
5. Eyes & Face
Eyes (Black + White highlights)
- Cut two large circles from black felt (or crochet: MR, 6 sc, then inc × 6 = 12).
- Add a small white felt circle for highlight.
- Sew or glue to front of face.
Eyelashes
- Embroider with black thread or cut small felt strips and glue above eyes.
Smile
- Embroider a small black “U” shaped smile between cheeks.
6. Assembly
- Sew 8 ribbed legs evenly around lower sides of body. Angle slightly outward.
- Attach bow to top of head.
- Sew or glue eyes, lashes, cheeks, and smile.
- Adjust legs for balance and cute stance.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Shape bow by fluffing folds so it looks oversized and puffy.
- Curve legs outward for a playful look.
- Optional: make multiple in different colors for a spider family!
Your Amigurumi Spider with Bow is ready — a perfect balance of creepy and cute! 🕷️🎀
