Celebrate spooky season in style with this delightful Halloween spider keychain made of crochet. Crafted in solid black yarn with eight curled legs and shiny safety eyes, this little spider wears a charming witch hat detailed with an orange band and tiny green buckle. The compact size and playful expression make it a perfect handmade accessory for Halloween fans. Whether hanging from your keys, backpack, or gift bag, this spooky-yet-cute critter adds a handmade touch to your Halloween festivities.
This crochet spider isn’t just a decoration – it’s a character. Designed to balance between spooky and sweet, the eight legs curl naturally for a lifelike look, while the witch hat gives it a whimsical, seasonal twist. The orange and green hat details add a pop of Halloween color, making it a great gift or accessory for October crafting projects.
Pattern Here
Halloween Spider Keychain Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Approx. 10–12 cm tall with hat
Crochet Style: Amigurumi (worked in continuous rounds unless stated)
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Black (body, legs, hat) – DK or sport weight
- Orange (hat band) – DK cotton
- Green (buckle) – DK cotton
- Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm (or size to match yarn for tight stitches)
- Safety Eyes: 6 mm black
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Keyring with chain
- Hot glue or sewing thread (to attach hat details/keychain)
Abbreviations (US terms):
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
Spider Body:
With black yarn:
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc in each st (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. R6–R10: sc around (30) - R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- R12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, approx. 6 sts apart.
Start stuffing firmly. - R13: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- R14: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off, weave in end.
Legs (make 8):
With black yarn:
- Ch 15
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 14 sl st back
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Roll slightly to curl before attaching.
Sew 4 legs on each side of the body (slightly spaced vertically).
Witch Hat – Cone:
With black yarn:
- R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
- R2: sc around (4)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- R4: sc around (6)
- R5: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
- R6: sc around (8)
- R7: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
- R8: sc around (10)
- R9: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
- R10: sc around (12)
- R11: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- R12: FLO – (2 sc, inc) x6 (24) → creates the brim
- R13: sc around (24)
Fasten off and weave in.
Hat Band (Orange):
With orange yarn, ch 26, sl st to join.
Sew/embroider around the hat just above the brim.
Buckle (Green and Orange):
With green yarn:
Ch 6, sl st to first to form ring.
With orange yarn:
Embroider a tiny cross or square inside the green ring.
Sew buckle over the hat band.
Pumpkin Bucket (Optional):
Use orange yarn.
Follow the base as:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc in each st (12)
- sc in BLO (12)
- sc around for 2–3 rounds
Add black embroidery (face), green ch for handle, and stuff lightly.
Sew to one hand.
Assembly:
- Sew hat to the top of the spider’s head.
- Attach keychain securely to the top center.
- Optionally, glue it if extra stability is needed.
- Add blush or embroidery details if desired.
Final Size:
Approx. 10–12 cm tall including hat, depending on yarn and tension.
