Crochet Pattern
Valentine
Spider
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Level:
Before you start, you should carefully read what you need to know
and the tools to prepare.
Materials Abbreviations
1. Yarn: Bulky / Category 5 MR: Magic Ring
2. Color: Pink, Dark Pink st(s): Stitch(es)
3. 4.0mm (G/6) Hook sl st: Slip stitch
4. Stitch marker ch: Chain
5. Sewing needle SC: Single crochet
6. Scissors INC: Increase
7. Fiberfill DEC: Decrease
8. Plastic safety eye: 14mm x2 DC: Double crochet
NOTE
You need to prepare 1 skein of each color.
It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch
of each round to avoid getting lost.
The pattern is written using crochet terminology common in the
US.
The size of the finished piece may vary based on the yarn used
and the tension of your stitches. The size is about 13 cm~5.1
inches.
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Distribution or
sharing of the pattern on social media or other platforms is
prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE STARTING TO CROCHET
End the row by slip stitching.
Most of my patterns use the 'end the row with slip stitch' technique. I feel
it makes the stitches more aligned and prevents the finished piece from
skewing to one side. Of course, you can also use the spiral technique, but
the feet or arms might end up in the wrong position.
I feel that some crocheters may not be familiar with the correct operation
of the finishing part, so please pay more attention to this section.
for the end the row :
1. To ensure proper end-of-row placement, you should use a stitch
marker to mark your first crochet stitch.
2. After that, thread the needle through --> take the yarn and pull it
through to execute the slip stitch. (images 2, 3, 4) After that, gently
pull to tighten it a bit.
3. Yarn over and thread it through again to make a chain stitch, and then
make the first crochet stitch again where you slipped into to finish the
row. (images 5~11)
Here are some notes after finishing a row: chain 1 for SC and HDC, chain 2 for DC, chain 3
for TR or TRC.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11
HEAD
Use pink yarn
Row 1: 8SC in an MR (8)
Row 2: 8INC (16)
Row 3: (SC, INC) 8 times (24)
Row 4: 9SC, 3DC in one st, 3SC, 3DC in one st,
10SC (28)
Row 5: 9SC, DEC, 5SC, DEC, 10SC (26)
Row 6: 6SC, 3INC, SC (Mark the first eye position), 5SC, SC (Mark the
second eye position), 3INC, 7SC (32)
Row 7: 32SC (32)
Row 8: (2SC, DEC) 8 times (24)
Row 9: (SC, DEC) 8 times (16)
Attach the eyes in the marked position, between R5 and 6.
*Stuffing*
Row 10: 8DEC (8)
Weave in the ends and cut.
BODY
Use pink yarn,
When the text is bold and underlined, switch to dark pink yarn.
Row 1: 6SC in a MR (6)
Row 2: 6INC (12)
Row 3: (SC INC) 6 times (18)
Row 4: (2SC, INC) 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3SC, INC) 2 times, 3SC, INC, (3SC, INC) 3 times (30)
Row 6: 12SC, 4SC, 14SC (30)
Row 7: 11SC, 6SC, 13SC (30)
Row 8: 3SC, (2SC, DEC) 2 times, 2SC, DEC, 2SC,
DEC, (2SC, DEC) 2 time, 3SC (24)
Row 9: 9SC, 2SC, SC, 2SC, 10SC (24)
Row 10: 3SC, (DEC, SC) 6 times, 3SC (18)
BODY (cont.)
Row 11: 18SC (18)
Row 12: (4SC, DEC) 3 times (15) *Stuffing*
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
FRONT LEGS X4
Begin with Pink yarn
Row 1: 5SC in a MR (5)
Row 2-8: 5SC (5) 7 rows total
Cut and weave in the ends.
For the 4th leg, leave a long tail of yarn for sewing.
BACK LEGS X4
Begin with Pink yarn
Row 1: 5SC in a MR (5)
Row 2-10: 5SC (5) 9 rows total
Cut and weave in the ends.
For the 4th leg, leave a long tail of yarn for
sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Use a needle to sew all 4 legs together tightly, pulling the thread
firmly to minimize the joining area. This will create 2 complete
leg sections.
ASSEMBLY (cont.)
Sew the body securely to the head, ensuring proper alignment.
Sew the 2 completed leg sections to the junction between the
head and the body. Make sure the front legs are positioned at the
front.
*While sewing, adjust the pieces to ensure the final product is well-
balanced and symmetrical*
Congratulations!
You have finished your crocheted project!
Take a moment to admire and enjoy the beauty of your creation.
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