I thought it would be fun to create something quick and easy people could whip up to get in the Halloween spirit. This is also great for when you need a “costume” last minute. It seems like every year I am trying to come up with a costume the night before for someone. This little spider can be worn with the headband or made into a pin or used as a decoration.
![](https://snappy-tots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spiderband-400x400.jpg)
I made a smaller version for kids too.
![](https://snappy-tots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spiders-400x373.png)
The crochet pattern for this project is available here on my blog for free below.
Irene’s Spider Headband Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (worsted weight) yarn in choice of colors (less than 100 yards)
- Crochet Hook: H (5mm)
- Notions: 2 tiny black buttons for eyes, yarn needle, sewing needle, matching thread, 1/4″ sew on snaps, 4 pipe cleaners 10-12″ long each
Details
- Sizes: Child, Teen/Adult
- Measurements: Child – 19″ long; Teen/Adult – 22″ long
- Gauge: not needed for this project
Tips
- First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.
- Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
- Stitch count remains the same unless noted at the end of the step.
- Beginning chain of each row/round is not counted as a stitch.
Directions
1. With an H hook and ww yarn (black or purple in sample), 81, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 19, ch 40, sk 40, sc 20.
2-4. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc 19, ch 40, sk 40, sc 20.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Small Spider
Body (make 2)
1. With an H hook and ww yarn (color of choice), start with a magic circle of 6 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 6 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (6sts)
2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (12sts)
3. *sc, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (18sts)
4. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (24sts) Finish off and weave in end.
Eyes (make 2)
With an H hook and white ww yarn, create a magic circle of 4 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 4 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (4sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for assembly.
With a yarn needle, use the yarn tails to sew the eye pieces to the middle of one body piece.
With a sewing needle and black thread, sew a black button on top of each white piece.
Nose
With an H hook and ww yarn (orange or purple), create a magic circle of 4 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 4 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (4sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for assembly.
With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the nose overlapping the bottom edge of the eyes.
Legs (make 4)
Cut 4 pipe cleaners 10″ long. Bend each end back against itself, creating a small loop big enough to insert a crochet hook. Twist against itself to hold in place.
Insert hook in pipe cleaner loop at one end and pull up a yarn (same color as spider body). Ch 1, sc 4-6 sts around the loops, sc across the long piece of the pipe cleaner towards the opposite loop, sc 4-6 sts around the loop. Sl st in a st on the straight part of the pipe cleaner. Finish off and weave in ends.
Assembly
- Lay the plain body circle right side down on a flat surface.
- If you are adding the headband, lay the middle of the headband across the body.
- Lay the 4 legs across the middle of the body circle.
- Lay the 2nd body circle on top with the face up.
- Pin the circles together, making sure the band is even and not twisted.
- With a yarn needle and matching yarn sew the outer edges of the circles together.
- Tie the ribbon in a bow and sew the center knot to the top of the body piece, above the face.
Bend the legs: bend each leg straight up. Bend the legs back down at the middle. Bend the “feet” up.
Snaps
With a sewing needle and matching thread, sew one half of 3 snaps to one end of the band. I spaced mine 1.25-1.5″ apart. Wrap the opposite end around to check placement of the opposite pieces of the snaps. Sew the snaps in place.
![](https://snappy-tots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Blank-2000-x-2000-400x400.jpg)
Teen/Adult Band
1. With an H hook and ww yarn (black or purple in sample), 91, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 19, ch 50, sk 50, sc 20.
2-4. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc 19, ch 50, sk 50, sc 20.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Large Spider
Body (make 2)
1. With an H hook and ww yarn (color of choice), start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and place a marker for working in the round. (8sts)
2. 2sc in each st to end of round. (16sts)
3. *sc, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (24sts)
4. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round. (32sts) Finish off and weave in end.
Eyes (make 2)
With an H hook and white ww yarn, create a magic circle of 5 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (5sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for assembly.
With a yarn needle, use the yarn tails to sew the eye pieces to the middle of one body piece.
With a sewing needle and black thread, sew a black button on top of each white piece.
Nose
With an H hook and ww yarn (orange or purple), create a magic circle of 4 sc sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 4 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (4sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for assembly.
With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the nose overlapping the bottom edge of the eyes.
Legs, Snaps & Assembly: follow instructions from the child size band. Cut the pipe cleaners 12″ long.
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![](https://snappy-tots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spider-collage.jpg)
![](https://snappy-tots.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spiders-400x373.png)
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