# Amigurumi Black Widow Spider Free Crochet Pattern
She’s sleek, she’s dramatic, she’s the most famous spider in the world — meet my amigurumi black widow! With that glossy black body and the iconic red hourglass, this spider is pure Halloween elegance. And here’s the fun twist: you can make her two ways — the Southern version with the classic complete red hourglass, or the Northern version with red spots along the top of her abdomen.
This one is a little more of a project than my usual quick makes, but the result is SO worth it. The legs have wire inside so you can pose her however you like — crawling across the mantel, dangling from a web, guarding the candy bowl. Finished, she measures about 18 cm long with a 10 cm wide body and an impressive 53 cm leg span.
Materials
- Black yarn, medium/worsted weight (the original inspiration used Steinbach Wolle-type black yarn, 55% acrylic / 45% fleece wool — any black worsted works)
- Red yarn, small amount (for the hourglass marking)
- 2 mm (US B/1) crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle and scissors
- Stitch marker and measuring tape
- Craft wire (about 1 cm copper or floral wire) for the legs, plus pliers and wire cutters
- Strong craft glue or super glue
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished size: Body 18 cm long, 10 cm wide; leg span 53 cm
Abbreviations
R = round, MR = magic ring, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch), dec = decrease, hdc dec = half double crochet 2 together, FO = fasten off
The Pattern
Abdomen
- R1: 3 sc in MR (3)
- R2: 3 inc (6)
- R3: (1 sc, 2 inc) x 2 (10)
- R4: 2 sc, (sc, inc) x 4 (14)
- R5: 4 sc, (sc, inc) x 4, 2 sc (18)
- R6: 6 sl st, (2 sc, inc) x 4 (22)
- R7: 10 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3 (25)
- R8: 8 sl st, 17 sc (25)
- R9: 25 sc (25)
- R10: 1 sc, 8 sl st, 16 sc (25)
- R11: 12 sc, 13 hdc (25)
- R12: 2 sc, 8 sl st, 15 sc (25)
- R13: 2 sc, 8 sl st, (3 hdc, hdc dec) x 3 (22)
- R14: 2 hdc, dec, 6 sc, (2 sc, dec) x 3 (18) — stuff with fiberfill now
- R15: 1 sc, dec, 5 sl st, (sc, dec) x 3, sc (14)
- R16: (1 sc, dec) x 4, dec (9)
- R17: FO, leaving a small tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the 9 stitches, pull tight to close the hole, and hide the end.
Cephalothorax (head and thorax)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3–R5: 12 sc (12)
- R6: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10) — stuff with fiberfill
- R7: 5 dec (5)
- R8: FO, leaving a longer tail. Weave through the front loops of the 5 stitches, pull to close, then pull the tail through the cephalothorax so it comes out the other end for sewing.
Legs (make 8)
Cut 8 pieces of craft wire, each about 30 cm long. Bend each wire into a leg shape with a knee-like kink in the middle — four slightly longer front pairs and four slightly shorter back pairs if you like.
Working with black yarn and your 2 mm hook, crochet a tube around each wire:
- R1: Chain 31, join into a ring without twisting, and sc in each chain around to form a tube. Slide the wire inside as you go.
- R2–R4: Sc in each stitch around the wire.
- FO and close the ends with a dab of glue so the wire stays hidden.
Alternatively, wrap the wire snugly with black yarn and secure the ends with glue — faster and just as sleek!
Assembly
1. Sew the cephalothorax to the abdomen with the leftover tail — pin it in place first so it sits straight.
2. Attach the legs: Pin four legs to each side of the cephalothorax, spacing them evenly. Sew each leg base firmly, then add a tiny dab of strong glue for extra hold. Bend the wire legs into natural crawling poses.
3. The markings — pick your widow!
- Southern version: With red yarn and your yarn needle, embroider the classic complete hourglass shape on the underside of the abdomen, between rounds 4 and 12.
- Northern version: Embroider a split hourglass (two separate red bars) on the underside, plus a row of small red spots along the top of the abdomen.
Tips From Sophie
- Wire safety: Bend the sharp wire ends into tiny loops with your pliers before covering them — no pokey bits allowed!
- Tension matters: Work tightly so the fiberfill doesn’t show through the black yarn.
- Display ideas: This widow looks AMAZING on a dark shelf, in a glass cloche, or dangling from a crocheted web. She’s a Halloween showpiece.
- Not for tiny hands: With the wire legs and small parts, keep this beauty as decor rather than a toy for little ones.
Happy hooking — handle with care, she’s fabulous! 🕷️❤️
