Spider Stitch Crochet – Pattern & Tutorial
Spider stitch crochet patterns can look intimidating at first glance, but this stitch is surprisingly simple for in the big impact it has on a crochet project. Like with so many stitches, crocheting spider stitch is a matter of making a repeated pattern from two very basic stitches, in this case the single crochet and chain.
I have a big ongoing project this year of sprucing up my living room, and a part of it is replacing all of my current throw pillows with crocheted versions.
As time passes it’s easy to overlook how tired the place is getting, and my throw pillows have definitely seen better days, so it’s an ideal place to start. I’ve begun this project with a spider stitch design, so after I’ve given you a step by step tutorial for making this stitch in general, I’ll also be sharing a full throw pillow pattern for you to follow along with too.
Stitch Guide
To create a spider stitch you’ll need to be familiar with
- sc – single crochet
- ch – chain
Pop over to the linked guides if you are a new crocheter and need a bit of a hand with these before you start. Otherwise, let’s dive in!
Spider Stitch Crochet Tutorial
For this tutorial I recommend you make a short starting chain of 21 stitches, and produce up to ten rows of spider stitches to make up a cute little sample.
Foundation Row
Make a chain that is a multiple of 3 long.
Row 1
Start in the 4th chain from the hook. *(sc, ch1, sc), sk2. Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, then sk1 and sc into the final stitch.
Row 2
Ch2 *(sc, ch1, sc), sk2. Repeat from * until the final stitch, where you want to make 1sc into the top of the starting chain.
Row 3 Onwards
My Spider Stitch Crochet Throw Pillow Pattern
Start in your yellow yarn and work with a 3.5mm crochet hook. Make your cushion in two halves, so you’ll need to follow the pattern below twice, then sew them together using the instructions below.
You will need:
- 100g green DK yarn
- 100g gray DK yarn
- 100g brown DK yarn
- 100g yellow DK yarn
- 100g white DK yarn
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- 12 x 12 inch cushion pad insert
Row 1
Make a chain of 66 stitches
Row 2
sk3, *(1sc, ch1, 1sc), sk2. Repeat from * until two stitches from the end, then sk1 and make 1sc into the final loop.
Row 3 – 16
Ch2 *(sc, ch1, sc), sk2. Repeat from * until the final stitch, where you want to make 1sc into the top of the starting chain.
cc to cream
Row 17 – 31
Ch2 *(sc, ch1, sc), sk2. Repeat from * until the final stitch, where you want to make 1sc into the top of the starting chain.
cc to green
Row 32 – 46
Ch2 *(sc, ch1, sc), sk2. Repeat from * until the final stitch, where you want to make 1sc into the top of the starting chain.
cc to white
Round 47
You are now going to work in a round, around the edge of the fabric.
Start in the top left hand corner.
Ch2, make 2sc into the same corner stitch.
1sc x 45, 3sc, *(1sc x 2, sk). Repeat from * until the end of the side. 3sc into the corner. 1sc x 45, 3sc, *(1sc x 2, sk). Repeat from * until the end of the side, then slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 48
Ch2, 3sc, 1sc x 45, 3sc, 1sc x 43, 3sc, 1sc x 45, 3sc, 1sc x 43, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 49
Ch2, 1sc, 3sc, 1sc x 47, 3sc, 1sc x 45, 3sc, 1sc x 47, 3sc, 1sc x 43, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 50
Ch2, 1sc x 2, 3sc, 1sc x 49, 3sc, 1sc x 47, 3sc, 1sc x 49, 3sc, 1sc x 44, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 51
Ch2, 1sc x 3, 3sc, 1sc x 51, 3sc, 1sc x 49, 3sc, 1sc x 51, 3sc, 1sc x 45, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 52
Ch2, 1sc x 4, 3sc, 1sc x 53, 3sc, 1sc x 51, 3sc, 1sc x 53, 3sc, 1sc x 46, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 53
Ch2, 1sc x 5, 3sc, 1sc x 55, 3sc, 1sc x 53, 3sc, 1sc x 55, 3sc, 1sc x 47, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 54
Ch2, 1sc x 6, 3sc, 1sc x 57, 3sc, 1sc x 55, 3sc, 1sc x 57, 3sc, 1sc x 48, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 55
Ch2, 1sc x 7, 3sc, 1sc x 59, 3sc, 1sc x 57, 3sc, 1sc x 59, 3sc, 1sc x 49, slst into the top of the starting chain.
cc to brown
Row 56
Ch2, 1sc x 8, 3sc, 1sc x 61, 3sc, 1sc x 59, 3sc, 1sc x 61, 3sc, 1sc x 50, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 57
Ch2, 1sc x 9, 3sc, 1sc x 63, 3sc, 1sc x 61, 3sc, 1sc x 63, 3sc, 1sc x 51, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 58
Ch2, 1sc x 10, 3sc, 1sc x 65, 3sc, 1sc x 63, 3sc, 1sc x 65, 3sc, 1sc x 52, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 59
Ch2, 1sc x 11, 3sc, 1sc x 67, 3sc, 1sc x 65, 3sc, 1sc x 67, 3sc, 1sc x 53, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 60
BLO Ch2, 1sc into every stitch of the round, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Row 61 – 62
Ch2, 1sc into every stitch of the round, slst into the top of the starting chain.
Sewing Together
Join the two sides together by sewing in and out of the front loop only of each stitch of the final round. When you have sewn together three of the four sides, insert the cushion pad and then sew the final side together. Hide the loose ends, then step back and appreciate your beautiful spider stitch throw pillow!
