How to Crochet a Beautiful Spiderman Character

Crocheting a Beautiful Spiderman Character

Crocheting a beautiful Spiderman character can be a fun and delightful project! With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this creation is sure to bring joy to any fan. By following a crochet pattern and using your skills, you can bring this iconic superhero to life in a cozy and charming way. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a Spiderman piece can be a rewarding experience that allows you to showcase your creativity and love for all things superhero. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to bring a touch of whimsy and heroism into your crafty endeavors!

Skill Level

Beginner/Intermediate

Techniques Used

Made using single crochet in rounds and rows and with tapestry crochet.

Supplies

• Hook size 4.0 and 3.5 (I switched when I lost my 4.0 hook yet again! – I will tell you when as it may impact gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Red Medium worsted weight yarn
• Blue Medium worsted weight yarn
• White Medium worsted weight yarn
• Black Medium worsted weight yarn
• Fibre Fill Stuffing

Abbreviations

• Rd – round
• hk – hook
• st – stitch
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• 5dbl bobble st – 5 double crochet bobble stitch
• ea – each
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together to make 1 single crochet stitch (you may also use an invisible decrease stitch)
• sl st – slip stitch
• FO – fasten off

Starting with the Head

Start in red with a 4.0 hook.

Head Instructions

• Rd 1: ch 2 (or make a magic ring). Work 8sc in 2nd ch from hk (8)
• Rd 2: 2sc around (16)
• Rd 3: (2sc, sc) around (24)
• Rd 4: (2sc, sc in 2) around (32)
• Rd 5: (2sc, sc in 3) around (40)
• Rd 6: (2sc, sc in 4) around (48)
• Rd 7: (2sc, sc in 5) around (56)
• Rd 8-20: sc around (56)
• Rd 21: (sc2tog, sc in 5) around (48)
• Rd 22: (sc2tog, sc in 4) around (40)
• Rd 23: (sc2tog, sc in 3) around (32)
• Rd 24: (sc2tog, sc in 2) around (24)

Neck

• Rd 25: (sc2tog, sc) around (16)
• Rd 26: sc around (16)

Body

• Rd 27: (2sc, sc) around (24)
• Rd 28: (2sc, sc in 2) around (32)
• Rd 29: (2sc, sc in 3) around (40)
• You will now be working with the tapestry crochet technique.
• Rd 30-31: (blue): sc in 24 (red): sc in 16 (40)
• Rd 32-37: (blue): sc in 25, (red): sc in 14, (blue): sc in last stitch (40)
• Rd 38-40: (blue): sc in 27, (red): sc in 12 (blue): sc in last stitch (40)
• Rd 41: (blue): sc in 1 stitch (red): sc in 39 (40), FO blue
• Rd 42: (sc2tog, sc in 3) around (32). Sl st and FO

Creating Eyes

Before moving on to the limbs, make your front and back Spiderman symbols, eyes, and web embroidery.

Eyes (Make 2 in White)

• Row 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Do not connect as you will be making a semi-circle.
• Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each sc (12)
• Row 3: ch 1, turn, (sc, 2sc) in each sc (18)
• Rd 1: sc around the entire eye, including the bottom (approx 24-25 st)
• Rd 2: Switch to black: sc around (25)
• Sl st, FO and sew to face

Web Embroidery

Using black and a yarn needle, create a web design along the face. Spiderman has black webs along all his red body parts. For simplicity, I chose to only embroider the front of his face.

Stuffing the Face and Neck

Stuff face and neck firmly.

Spider Logo – Front Torso – in Black

• Rd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk. Ch 5. Hdc down the ch and sl st to circle. FO
• Sew to body and embroider 8 legs as shown in the picture.

Spider Logo – Back Torso – in Red

• Rd 1: ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hk
• Rd 2: 2 sc around (16)
• Sl st, FO, sew to back of the torso. Embroider 8 red legs as shown in the picture.

Stuffing the Torso

Stuff torso firmly.

Legs – In Blue

Reattach blue to the torso and continue working in rounds:

• Rd 43-45: sc around (32)
• You will now divide your work into two sections to create the legs. Find the middle two stitches (4 altogether). Do not work in these 4 stitches. Each leg will be 14 sc.
• Rd 46-58: sc around (14), FO. Do not sew legs closed.
• Reattach blue to rd 45 and repeat Rds 46-58 on the other side of your divided work to make the second leg.
• Sl st, FO. Stuff firmly. Sew the 4 stitches between the legs closed.

Boots (Make 2 in Red)

• Rd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk (6)
• Rd 2: 2 sc around (12)
• Rd 3: (2sc, sc) around (18)
• Rd 4-6: sc around (18)

Switch to working in rows:

• Row 1: sc in 16, ch 1, turn (leaves 2 unworked stitches from Rd 6)
• Row 2-4: sc in 16, ch 1, turn
• Row 5: sl st in 7 st, sc in 4, ch 1, turn
• Row 6-9: sc in 4, ch 1, turn

Return to working in rounds:

Heels

• Rd 1: sc around the entire top (you will sew the heel flap closed afterward) (approx 15 sc)
• Rd 2-4: sc around (15)
• Sl st, FO. Sew the heel flap closed along both sides. Stuff. Sew to bottom of legs.

Arms

The arms are worked using tapestry crochet to switch between blue and red. The arms have the same pattern up until the thumb is made. One hand is a simple mitten. The other hand has the individual fingers to create Spiderman’s technique of producing webs.

Arm 1

• Rd 1: (Red): ch 12, sl st closed, sc in 6 (blue): sc in 6 (12)
• Rd 2-15: (red): sc in 6 (blue): sc in 6 (12)
• FO BLUE
• Rd 16-18: sc around (12)
• Rd 19: (2sc, sc) around (18)
• Rd 20-21: sc around (18)
• Rd 22: 5dbl bobble st, sc around (18)
• Rd 23: (sc2tog, sc) around (12)
• Rd 24-25: sc around (12)
• Rd 26: sctog (6)
• Sl st, FO, stuff arm and hand, sew hand closed. Sew to the body.

Arm 2

• Repeat Rds 1-22 of Arm 1. Sl st, FO.

Fingers (Make 4 in Red)

• Rd 1: ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hk
• Rd 2-5: sc around (4). SL st, FO

You do not need to stuff fingers. Stuff arm. Sew fingers by sewing 2 sc to either side of Rd 22. Sew the two middle fingers down into the palm. Sew the arm to the body so that the palm is facing up.

Finishing Touches

Make sure all your ends are weaved in nicely!

And there you have it! Now you can have your own Spiderman stuffy to snuggle or gift to the hero in your life!