Long, flexible arms and legs give this crochet spider hero its playful pose. Sit it on the edge of a shelf and the limbs fall below the body, while the oversized red head and bold white eyes keep the character recognizable.
The photographed version combines a red head and upper body with blue legs and a blue lower torso. Black embroidery outlines the eyes and creates the mask’s web design. A small chest detail completes the comic-book-inspired appearance.
The head and body are crocheted as one continuous piece. The four limbs are made separately and attached afterward. Only the rounded hands and feet are lightly stuffed; leaving the narrow limb sections empty lets them bend and dangle.
Materials
- Red yarn for the head, upper body, arms, hands, and feet.
- Blue yarn of similar thickness for the legs and lower body.
- White and black yarn or embroidery thread for the details.
- A suitable crochet hook.
- Fiberfill stuffing.
- Scissors and a yarn needle.
- A stitch marker.
- Optional pins for temporary placement.
The public video description does not specify an exact yarn weight or hook size. Choose a combination that produces close stitches without making the narrow limbs difficult to crochet.
Using the same yarn range for red and blue helps keep the fabric and proportions consistent.
Abbreviations and Pattern Notes
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
- MR: Magic ring.
- sc / X: Single crochet.
- inc / V: Work 2 sc into one stitch.
- dec / A: Single crochet 2 stitches together.
- st/sts: Stitch/stitches.
- R: Round.
Work in continuous rounds. Mark the first stitch of each round and move the marker as you continue.
Bracketed instructions are repeated the stated number of times. The final number is the completed stitch count.
Color note: The video’s written description lists the change to blue twice. The instructions here follow the article’s color layout and pictured red upper torso: keep Rounds 26–30 red, then change to blue for Round 31.
Part 1: Arms
Make two, using red yarn.
Round Instructions Stitches
1 6 sc into a MR 6
2 inc in every st 12
3–4 sc in every st for 2 rounds 12
5 dec × 6 6
6–20 sc in every st for 15 rounds 6
Lightly stuff the rounded hand while it is still accessible. Leave the narrow arm empty.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.
Compare the two arms before assembly. Matching round counts and similar tension should keep their lengths close.
Part 2: Legs
Make two. Begin with red yarn.
Round Instructions Stitches
1 6 sc into a MR 6
2 inc in every st 12
3 [sc, inc] × 6 18
4–5 sc in every st for 2 rounds 18
6 [sc, dec] × 6 12
7 dec × 6 6
Lightly stuff the foot before the opening becomes too narrow.
Change to blue yarn.
Round Instructions Stitches
8–25 sc in every st for 18 rounds 6
Leave the blue leg section unstuffed. Fasten off with a long sewing tail.
Keep the stitches even rather than deliberately loose. Flexibility comes from leaving the tube empty; loose stitches can create visible gaps.
Part 3: Head and Neck
Begin with red yarn.
Round Instructions Stitches
1 6 sc into a MR 6
2 inc in every st 12
3 [sc, inc] × 6 18
4 [2 sc, inc] × 6 24
5 [3 sc, inc] × 6 30
6 [4 sc, inc] × 6 36
7 [5 sc, inc] × 6 42
8–14 sc in every st for 7 rounds 42
15 [5 sc, dec] × 6 36
16 [4 sc, dec] × 6 30
17 [3 sc, dec] × 6 24
18 [2 sc, dec] × 6 18
19 [sc, dec] × 6 12
Stuff the head evenly before continuing. Add small portions around the curves, keeping the surface rounded without stretching the stitches open.
Round Instructions Stitches
20 dec × 6 6
21–22 sc in every st for 2 neck rounds 6
Do not fasten off. Continue directly into the body.
Part 4: Body
Continue with red yarn.
Round Instructions Stitches
23 inc in every st 12
24 [sc, inc] × 6 18
25 [2 sc, inc] × 6 24
26–30 sc in every st for 5 rounds 24
Change to blue yarn for the lower torso.
Round Instructions Stitches
31–34 sc in every st for 4 rounds 24
35 [2 sc, dec] × 6 18
36 [sc, dec] × 6 12
Stuff the body, checking the shape beneath the neck.
Round 37: dec × 6. (6)
Fasten off. Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, draw the opening closed, and secure the end inside.
Attach the Limbs
Temporarily position the arms on opposite sides of the red upper body. Check their attachment height from the front and back before sewing.
Arrange the legs at the bottom of the blue torso, then test the doll on the edge of a shelf. Both legs should have room to fall forward without twisting around their joins.
Follow the video for placement and sew through several stitches at each connection. Keep the seam tension even so the attachment does not pinch the body.
Hide the yarn ends and test the pose again. The doll may need support behind its oversized head, depending on your yarn, stuffing, and display surface.
Embroider the Mask
The large white eyes and black outlines create the strongest facial detail. Plan their positions before committing to the embroidery.
Mark two pointed eye shapes on the front of the head. Compare their height, spacing, and angle, then follow the video’s method for adding the white areas and black borders.
Work with gentle tension. Pulling the embroidery too tightly can dent the stuffed head or distort an eye shape.
For the web, establish the longer lines first, then add the connecting sections. Keep checking the face from a little distance; this makes crowded or uneven lines easier to notice.
The photographed example uses bold lines. If you prefer a lighter appearance, test finer embroidery thread on a small crochet sample before working on the head.
Add the Suit Detail
A small black chest motif gives the red torso a focal point. Keep it compact enough to fit between the arm attachments.
You can leave the torso plain for a simpler finish, or design an original emblem and change the colors to create your own dangling character.
Check the embroidery on all sides before securing the ends. Loose surface loops can catch when the doll is moved.
Watch the Video Tutorial
Use the demonstration alongside the written rounds for limb construction, assembly, and facial details.
Useful chapter points:
- 0:16: Arms and legs.
- 6:38: Continuous head-and-body piece.
- 18:56: Assembly and character details.
- 19:43: Finished project and outro.
Check the Finished Pose
Place the doll where you intend to display it and arrange the limbs naturally.
If a limb looks stiff, check whether filling has entered the narrow section. If one hangs differently, compare its length and attachment angle with the opposite limb.
If the head leans sharply, inspect the neck and stuffing distribution before tightening the arm seams. The arms should not be used to compensate for an unsupported head.
Keep the embroidery smooth, the joins secure, and the limbs free to move. Those finishing details do more for the character’s pose than adding extra stuffing.
Care for Your Shelf Companion
Follow the care instructions for the yarn and filling. After cleaning, gently reshape the head and body and let the doll dry completely.
Lift it by the body rather than pulling on the long limbs. Store it without heavy objects pressing against the face or tangling the arms and legs.
This is an unofficial fan-inspired crochet project. Pattern and video tutorial by Crochetnotes.
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