Free crochet spider web pattern

We love a bit of creepy crochet, and this easy crochet spider web motif by Lucy Croft is a must-make for Halloween!

There's so many uses for this free crochet spider web pattern - use them as creepy coasters or doilies, use them as decorations or stick them in your window, or if you're feeling really creative you could even join a load of these motifs together to make a special Halloween shawl!

To make your crochet cobweb super-realistic we recommend using some sparkly metallic yarn to get that shimmering effect!

Make a crochet spider!

If you just can't get enough of spiders, once you've hooked up this quick crochet spider web pattern, why not take on a crochet challenge and hook up our free crochet spider pillow - complete with super-scary amigurumi spiders!

You will need

• Anchor Artiste Metallic (80% Viscose, 20% metallized polyester, 25g/100m), 1 ball of Silver (301) - or alternative crochet thread weight yarn
• A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

Abbreviations

You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide.

This crochet spider web pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.

Free crochet spider web pattern

Make a crochet magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into the loop, ss into the top of the first dc to join. [6 dc]

Round 2 Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), (tr into next dc, ch3) 5 times, ss into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. [6 tr, 6 ch-3 sp]

Round 3 Ss into first ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as tr), 4tr into same ch-3 sp, *ch3, tr into the next ch-3 sp, ch3, 5tr into the next ch-3 sp; repeat from *, ch3, tr into the next ch-3 sp, ch3, ss into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. [18 tr, 6 ch-3 sp]

Round 4 Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), (tr into the next tr, ch1) 3 times, tr into the next tr, *ch4, tr into the next tr, ch4, (tr into next tr, ch1) 4 times, tr into the next tr; repeat from *, ch4, tr into the next tr, ch4, ss into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. [18 tr, 6 ch-4 sp, 12 ch-1 sp]

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Round 5 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), (tr into next tr, ch2) 3 times, tr into the next tr, *ch5, tr into the next tr, ch5, (tr into the next tr, ch2) 4 times, tr into the next tr; repeat from *, ch5, tr into the next tr, ch5, ss into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. [18 tr, 6 ch-5 sp, 12 ch-2 sp]

Round 6 Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), *(tr into the next tr, ch3) twice, ss into third ch from hook (picot made), (ch3, tr into the next tr) twice, ch6, tr into the next tr, ch3, ss into third ch from hook, ch6, tr into the next tr, ch3; repeat from *, (tr into the next tr, ch3) twice, ss into third ch from hook (picot made), ch3, tr into the next tr, ch3, tr into the next tr, ch6, tr into the next tr, ch3, ss into third ch from hook (picot made), ch6, ss into the top of the beginning ch-3 to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can easily join motifs while working Round 6, replacing the ch-3 in the picot marked on the chart with (ch1, ss to the corresponding ch-sp on the other motif, ch1). Your crochet spider web pattern is complete!

Top Tip - If you use a different yarn to the one suggested your spider web chains might be a bit wobbly. To get your spider web looking its absolute best and get those edges nice and straight, it's worth taking the time to block your crochet. You could even use soak or paint your spiderweb in PVA glue and let it dry to stiffen it.

Petrifying projects for creepy kids

Halloween is a great time to get creative with the kids, so take a look at our list of 40 easy Halloween crafts for kids and get those little monsters making!

Get creative with your crochet spider webs

The great thing about this simple crochet spider web pattern is that you can use it for loads of Halloween projects.

You could add one to a Halloween party invite, display them around your jack-o-lantern, or use long crochet chains to suspend them from the ceiling.

Perhaps the best part about this crochet spiderweb pattern is there's no creepy crawlies involved!

Hook more Halloween projects

If you enjoyed making this crochet spider web we've got loads more fun projects that are perfect for the spooky season.

Head over to our Halloween crochet patterns and get making with Gathered!