Crochet Spider in the Barn Square Design

The Crochet Spider in the Barn Square design is a fun and creative pattern that adds a whimsical touch to any project. The intricate details of the spider and the rustic charm of the barn square blend together beautifully, making it a unique piece to work on. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern offers a delightful challenge that is both engaging and rewarding.

Finished Size

App. 6". Your tension may differ from mine, and you may need to use a smaller or larger hook to achieve the desired size.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in two colours
• Aluminum crochet hook size G (4.25mm)

Special Stitches

• DTR: yo 3 times, insert hook in next st, draw up loop. (Yo, draw through 2 loops) 4 times.
• FPDTR: as above, but worked around post of specified st.
• FPTR: yo twice, insert hook around post of specified st. pull up loop. (Yo, draw through 2 loops) 3 times.
• Blp: back loop of stitch

Instructions

With Col A, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch3, 15 dc in ring. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch3, dc in same st. 2dc in each st around. FO A. (32)

Rnd 3: Join B in any st. Ch1, sc in same st. (ch2, sk 1 st, sc in next) around. Ch1, sc in first st to join.

Rnd 4: Ch3, dc in same space around post of sc. *2hdc in next ch2 space, 2sc in next space. 2hdc in next. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next space for corner. Repeat from * around, ending with 2dc, ch1 in same space as first 2dc. Join, FO B.

Rnd 5: Join A in any corner ch1 space. Ch3, dc in same sp. *dtr into unworked loop of rnd 2 (FPDTR). 2dc in same space as first 2dc. Dc in 3 sts, dtr into unworked loop of rnd 2. (Dc in 2 sts, dtr into next unworked loop of rnd 2) twice. Dc in 3 sts. 2dc in next corner space. Repeat from * around. Join, FO.

Rnd 6: Join B in top of any corner dtr. Ch3 (dc, ch1, 2dc) in same st. Dc around, working (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in each corner dtr. FO.

Rnd 7: Join A in blp of ch1 corner st. FPDTR around post of dtr below. Sl st in same corner st. Continue working in blps only: *sl st in 6 sts, FPTR, sk next st of rnd 6. Sl st in 3 sts, FPTR, sk 1 st, sl st in 4 sts, FPTR, sk next st, sl st in 5 sts. (Sl st, FPDTR, sl st) in corner st. Repeat from * around. Join, FO. Weave in ends.