Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium), about 12 yards per spider, 36 yards total for three spiders
- US H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- One clean aluminum soda pull tab per spider
- Black embroidery floss, about 24 inches (61 cm) per spider
- Yarn needle
- Small scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Two small safety eyes per spider (optional)
- Small amount of black yarn or embroidery floss for a mouth (optional)
Instructions
- Make a magic ring, chain 1, then work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring.
- Pull the yarn tail to close the center.
- In Round 2, work 2 sc into each stitch around (12 stitches).
- In Round 3, repeat sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch around (18 stitches).
- Place one clean pull tab over the crochet circle with the wider opening centered over the middle.
- In Round 4, sc in each stitch around, catching the edge of the tab (18 stitches).
- In Round 5, repeat sc in the next 2 stitches, then sc2tog (12 stitches).
- In Round 6, repeat sc in the next stitch, then sc2tog around (8 stitches).
- For Round 7, work sc2tog around (4 stitches).
- Slip stitch into the next stitch to close the round, cut the yarn, and pull the tail through the last loop.
- Thread the yarn tail onto the yarn needle and weave in the ends on the wrong side.
- Cut four pieces of black embroidery floss, each about 6 inches long, and tie each piece around the side of the covered pull tab.
- Trim the legs to about 2 inches, bending each into shape.
- Add safety eyes if desired, or embroider eyes instead.
- For a hanging spider, use remaining floss to make a loop and tie securely.
Notes
For a child-safe spider, use embroidered eyes rather than safety eyes. Ensure all parts are secured properly.
