Learn to crochet the Spider Stitch with this FREE pattern and video tutorial. The Spider Stitch is a versatile and sturdy stitch which makes it excellent for a whole host of projects. It’s also only a one row repeat, meaning that once you get the hang of it, you will be well away. You can watch the beginner friendly tutorial at the base of this post.
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Yarn: Your choice, I used Bella Coco Crochet Super-Soft Chunky yarn which was an exclusive yarn found in my Crochet Society boxes, alternatively you could use Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky or Stylecraft Special Chunky.
Hook: Hook to match yarn and your desired gauge. I used a 5.5mm. Please note, this is quite a dense and sturdy stitch. If your project requires your work to have more drape, you may wish to go up a few hook sizes to allow for that. I’d always recommend making a swatch before starting a project.
Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch Multiple: 2 + 2
This pattern gives you the basic principles for the spider stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
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Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Stitch(s): st(s)
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
Spider Stitch Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Chain in multiples of 2 + 2
Row 1: dc, 1 ch, dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), * skip 1 ch, [dc, 1 ch, dc] in next ch, rep from * across. Turn.
Row 2: * [dc, 1 ch, dc] in next ch sp from previous row, rep from * across. Turn.
Rep Row 2 until desired height.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
Video Tutorials
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Right-handed
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Left-handed
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