About This Low Sew Spider Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a plush, low-sew spider amigurumi worked in continuous rounds with soft plush yarn for a cuddly finish. Youll make eight stuffed legs, a fuzzy fang accent, a shaped head, and a rounded body that attaches securely. The instructions include specific stitch counts and placement notes so your spider will look like the photos.
Recommended yarns include Parfait chunky or Sweet Snuggles Lite, with small fuzzy yarn for the fangs. Finished size is approximately 8" using the suggested materials.
Why You'll Love This Low Sew Spider Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns plush yarn into a charming, squishy spider that is impossible not to hug. I enjoy how quickly the legs work up — theyre repetitive and meditative, but still fun to assemble. The low-sew join method keeps the front clean while making attachment simple and secure. Every time I make one, I tweak the eye placement and fuzzy fangs to give each spider a unique personality, which keeps the project fresh and creative.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by swapping colors to create different personalities — try pastel peach for a sweet look or deep navy for a night-time critter.
You can change yarn weight and hook size to alter the final size; bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky cuddly spider while thin yarn makes a tiny keychain friend.
I often swap the fuzzy yarn for brighter accent colors to make the fangs pop against the body color.
Adjust eye sizes and spacing to change expression — closer eyes make a cuter, more innocent face while wider eyes give a quirky look.
For poseable legs, close the leg tips with 3 sc as noted and insert a thin wire inside the legs before stuffing for bendable positioning.
Try embroidering small details like cheek highlights or a tiny smile with contrasting yarn for added character.
Experiment with stuffing density to change firmness — firmer stuffing keeps legs more structured while softer stuffing makes the spider squishier.
Add felt pads or small magnets in the feet if you want them to sit or attach to metal surfaces for display options.
I sometimes make matching mini versions by using a smaller plush yarn and a smaller hook to build a family set of spiders.
Make seasonal versions by using holiday colors, or add tiny crocheted accessories like a hat or scarf to personalize each spider.
If youre making this for a child, consider embroidering eyes instead of using safety eyes for extra safety.
Mix and match textures — pair plush body yarn with silkier fangs or fluffy yarn to create tactile contrast and visual interest.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not stuffing the legs as you go results in limp or lumpy legs; stuff the leg gradually while crocheting to maintain consistent shape and firmness.
✗ Skipping stitch counting during increases and decreases can change your stitch totals; count stitches at the end of each round to keep the correct shaping.
✗ Attaching legs in the wrong orientation makes them point the wrong way when flipped; refer to the photos and attach legs so they point down when you flip the head.
✗ Placing safety eyes too close or too far apart affects the facial expression; follow the placement note and place center eyes 3 sts apart with outer eyes 2-3 sts back for balanced features.
✗ Not securing leg tails properly can cause legs to come loose; knot and weave in leg tails securely inside the head before finishing.
