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Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern

Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern

Spinderella is a playful amigurumi spider with striped body, a tiny pumpkin hat and eight bendy legs. The pattern uses simple single crochet shaping and back-loop-only texture for the body stripes. You9ll learn to change colors, add safety eyes and assemble all parts for a polished finish.

Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Complete with clear rounds and photo-guided assembly, this project is great for making gifts or seasonal decor. The finished spider has a friendly face and lots of character.

Why You'll Love This Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes simple crochet techniques with playful colorwork to create an instant character. The pumpkin hat is a tiny, delightful detail that makes each spider feel special. I designed the striping to be easy to follow but bold in effect, so it9s satisfying to see the piece come together. It9s a pattern I enjoy making again and again, perfect for using small yarn scraps and practicing finishing skills.

Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern invites customization: change the stripes to monochrome, pastels, or high-contrast colors to create different moods.

Try using a bulkier yarn and a larger hook for a chunky, squishy spider, or use fine yarn for a tiny keychain-sized version.

I often swap the pumpkin hat for a tiny bow or scarf to create seasonal or character variations that suit different gift occasions.

Embroider different facial expressions or move the eye placement to give your spider a surprised, sleepy or mischievous look.

Mix textures by using a boucle or tweed yarn for the body stripes to add a cozy, tactile finish to the toy.

I sometimes add a little wire inside the legs to make them poseable — just be sure to wrap and secure the wire before stuffing.

For a playful set, crochet several spiders in coordinating colors and sizes and display them together as a collection.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered or felt eyes if the toy is intended for very young children to keep it completely soft and safe.

Make the hat removable by sewing on a small button or loop so you can mix and match accessories between toys.

Personalize each spider by adding tiny felt name tags or stitched initials for a special handmade gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers when working in continuous rounds leads to losing the row start; place a marker at the first stitch of every round and move it after each round to keep track of your progress. ✗ Forgetting to work in the back loops only (BLO) on the body will make the stripes and texture disappear; check the note and work BLO on every body round as instructed for the intended effect. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body makes the shape too firm and distorts shaping; stuff gradually while crocheting and adjust firmness as you go to maintain smooth curvature. ✗ Changing color without securing ends causes loose tails and messy joins; weave in or carry yarn neatly and change color at the correct round to keep stripes even and tidy.

Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cheerful striped spider perfect for gifts and seasonal decorations. This colorful amigurumi uses simple single crochet shaping and playful color stripes to create personality. You9ll enjoy the step-by-step instructions and photo guidance to assemble the head, body, legs and pumpkin hat. Ideal as a charming handmade toy or a whimsical shelf buddy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Spinderella the Spider Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Color A: purple YarnArt Jeans 72 (50g, 160m)
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    Color B: yellow YarnArt Jeans 35 (50g, 160m)
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    Color C: white YarnArt Jeans 01 (50g, 160m)
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    Color D: coral YarnArt Jeans 61 (50g, 160m)
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    Color E: green YarnArt Jeans 69 (50g, 160m)
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    Color F: turquoise YarnArt Jeans 79 (50g, 160m)
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    Color G: fuchsia YarnArt Jeans 59 (50g, 160m)
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    Additional yarns referenced elsewhere in the PDF (for other patterns): YarnArt Jeans 62 (white), Alize Cotton Gold Tweed 60 (tweed black), Gazzal Baby Cotton 3416/3418 (orange/red), Etrofil Jeans 55 (turquoise), Gazzal Baby Cotton 3448 (green), YarnArt Jeans 53 (black)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
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    1 pair of safety eyes size 6mm (or 2 per toy where instructed)
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    2 Safety eyes size 6mm (for other patterns where noted)
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    Tapestry needles
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    Pins for assembly
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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    Wooden buttons size 12mm (for other projects in the booklet)
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    Plastic buttons size 7mm (for other projects in the booklet)
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    Black thread (for facial details where instructed)

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— Eyes :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6, slst (12)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later.

Round 26 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 27 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x, stop to insert the eyes into the Head (see Assembling Part), stuffing (12)

Round 28 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, weave in the last 6 sts, hide the remaining yarn.

— Body (yarn A) :

Info :

Note: Crochet BLO on all the rnds on the Body. And we will change the color each 2 lines, the color will change as the word colors: Yarn A: Black, Yarn B: Red

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

(blo) inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(blo) [sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

(blo) [sc 2, inc] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

(blo) [sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

(blo) [sc 4, inc] 6x (36)

Round 7-8 :

(blo) sc 36 (2 rnds) (36)

Round 9 :

(blo) sc 36 (36)

Round 10-11 :

(blo) sc 36 (2 rnds) (36)

Round 12 :

(blo) sc 12, dec 6, sc 12 (30)

Round 13 :

(blo) sc 30 (30)

Round 14 :

(blo) sc 9, dec 6, sc 9 (24)

Round 15 :

(blo) sc 24 (24)

Round 16 :

(blo) sc 6, dec 6, sc 6 (18)

Round 17 :

(blo) sc 18, start stuffing (18)

Info :

Do not break the yarn, move to crochet the Head.

— Head (yarn A) :

Round 18 :

[sc 2, inc] 6x (24)

Round 19 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 20-24 :

sc 30 (5 rnds) (30)

Round 25 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 26 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 27 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 28 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, weave in the last 6 sts, hide the remaining yarn.

— Pumpkin's Hat (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

MR, ch 2 (do not count as a hdc), dc 9, slst on the ch 2 (9)

Round 2 :

ch 2 (do not count as a hdc), (dc 1, FPDC 1 on the same stitch) 9x, slst in the ch 2 (18)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later. Continue to crochet the Stem.

— Stem (yarn E) :

Round 1 :

sc 5 into a magic loop (5)

Round 2-4 :

sc 5 (3 rnds) (5)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later.

— Leg 1 (yarn F, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6, change to yarn G (12)

Round 3 :

sc 12 blo (12)

Round 4 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 5 :

dec 6, change to yarn A (6)

Round 6 :

sc 6 blo, stuff slightly (6)

Round 7-8 :

sc 6 (2 rnds) (6)

Round 9 :

sc 3 blo, sc 3 (6)

Round 10 :

sc 6, (stuff the shoes only - pic 2) (6)

Round 11 :

sc 3 in the flo of the 3sts on rnd 9, sc 3 on the last 3sts of rnd 10 (pic 3&4) (6)

Round 12-13 :

sc 6 (2 rnds) (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later.

— Leg 2 (yarn F, X2) :

Round 1-6 :

Repeat 1-6 of the Leg 1 (6)

Round 7-9 :

sc 6 (3 rnds) (6)

Round 10 :

sc 3 blo, sc 3 (6)

Round 11 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 12 :

sc 3 in the flo of the 3sts on rnd 10, sc 3 on the last 3sts of rnd 11 (6)

Round 13-15 :

sc 6 (3 rnds) (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later.

— Leg 3 (yarn F, X2) :

Round 1-6 :

Repeat 1-6 of the Leg 1 (6)

Round 7-10 :

sc 6 (4 rnds) (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later.

— Leg 4 (yarn F, X2) :

Round 1-6 :

Repeat 1-6 of the Leg 1 (6)

Round 7-11 :

sc 6 (5 rnds) (6)

Round 12 :

sc 3 blo, sc 3 (6)

Round 13 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 14 :

sc 3 in the flo of the 3sts on rnd 12, sc 3 on the last 3sts of rnd 13 (6)

Round 15-19 :

sc 6 (5 rnds) (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long thread to sew later.

— Assembling :

Info :

Crochet the body & head as instructed

Info :

Stuff gradually while crocheting

Info :

Stop when you finish crochet rnd 27 of the Head

Info :

Crochet 2 eyes as instructed and insert black safety eye 6mm into the eye

Info :

Insert the eyes between rnd 26 & 27 of the head, put the eye lids on and crochet the last rnd of the head

Info :

Use the tapestry needle to weave in the last 6 sts and hide the remaining yarn, then use the tapestry needle to sew 2 eyes on the head

Info :

Join yarn A on the 1st of the 2nd rnd of the Body and continue crocheting *ch 3, slst 1 on the next st* in the flo of rnd 2-17 to create the stripes; remember to change the color every two lines

Info :

Sew the pumpkin9s hat on the head and attach the stem; attach the legs around the body following the photo guidance (the distance between each leg is 1 rnds and 1 st higher than the previous leg)

Assembly Instructions

  • Crochet the body and head following the rounds exactly, stuffing gradually while you go so the shape forms correctly.
  • Insert the white eye discs and secure 6mm black safety eyes between rounds 26 and 27 of the head, then sew the lids and weave in the ends.
  • Join yarn A on the 1st stitch of the 2nd round of the body and work *ch 3, slst 1 on the next st* in the FLO of rounds 2-17 to create the color stripes; change colors every two rows as instructed.
  • Sew the pumpkin hat to the top of the head using the long tail left from the hat; sew the stem in place before finishing the attachment.
  • Attach the first leg, then space the remaining legs so that each subsequent leg is one round and one stitch higher than the previous leg for a natural spread.
  • Weave in and hide all remaining yarn tails with a tapestry needle and secure any movable parts, like the hat or wings, with buttons if desired so they can move.
  • Pin all parts in place before final sewing to check symmetry and adjust stuffing if needed to achieve an even shape.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds unless the pattern explicitly states otherwise and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
  • 💡Crochet the body in BLO as instructed to create the textured stripes; skipping BLO will change the look of the stripes.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping to avoid lumps; add small amounts of fiberfill at a time and test the silhouette as you go.
  • 💡Leave long tails when finishing small pieces so you have enough yarn to sew parts securely into place.

This cheerful Spinderella pattern is perfect for Halloween decorations, gifts, or just a bright, handmade friend. Use small yarn scraps to make colorful stripes and a tiny pumpkin hat for extra charm. Enjoy stitching, stuffing and assembling—each piece brings a smile. 🧶🎃

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12-14 cm long when using the recommended YarnArt Jeans and a 2.5mm hook; size may vary with yarn weight and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect final size and stitch gauge. Adjust your hook size accordingly and expect a larger or smaller finished spider.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches, working in the round, increases, decreases and changing color is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, assembly complexity and how many details you add.