Spooky season is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a touch of handmade charm? This airy, delicate crochet spider web is a quick and satisfying project that transforms simple chain stitches into a gorgeous, intricate decoration.
Working in joined rounds with basic stitches, you will create a stunning eight-section web that can be hung in windows, draped over mirrors, or used as a spooky table runner. Let’s grab our hooks and stitch up some Halloween magic!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Smooth DK-weight cotton yarn in white, cream, gray, or black (approx. 35–60 yards)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Removable stitch marker
- Blocking surface, rust-resistant pins, and a spray bottle of water
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- ch-sp: chain space
- [ ]: Repeat instructions inside brackets as directed
- Note 1: Uses US terminology. The starting ch-1 of a round does not count as a stitch.
- Note 2: Always work your sc anchor stitches directly into the sc of the previous round, never into the chain spaces. Place a stitch marker in the first sc of every round to keep your place.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Center Ring: Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a small ring. Ch 1, work 8 sc directly into the center of the ring, join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sts)
- Web Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the same st, [ch 3, sc in the next sc] 7 times, ch 3, join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sc anchors, 8 ch-3 spaces)
- Web Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st, [ch 5, skip ch-sp, sc in the next sc] 7 times, ch 5, join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sc anchors, 8 ch-5 spaces)
- Web Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the same st, [ch 7, skip ch-sp, sc in the next sc] 7 times, ch 7, join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sc anchors, 8 ch-7 spaces)
- Web Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st, [ch 9, skip ch-sp, sc in the next sc] 7 times, ch 9, join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sc anchors, 8 ch-9 spaces)
- Web Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the same st, [ch 11, skip ch-sp, sc in the next sc] 7 times, ch 11, join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sc anchors, 8 ch-11 spaces)
Note: You can stop here for a compact web, or continue adding rounds (increasing each chain arc by 2 sts per round) for a larger piece. - Fasten Off: Cut yarn leaving a 6-inch tail, pull through the final loop, and weave in all ends securely with your tapestry needle.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Block for the Best Look: Cotton yarn responds wonderfully to blocking. Pin your web flat onto a blocking board, gently pulling the eight spokes outward to open up the chain spaces, then mist lightly with water and let dry.
- Keep Chains Relaxed: Try to keep your chain tension even and slightly loose so the web maintains a nice, flexible drape without puckering.
- Count Your Spokes: Take a quick second to count your 8 single crochet anchor stitches at the end of every round to ensure your web stays perfectly symmetrical.
- Yarn Choice Matters: Stick to smooth cotton rather than fuzzy novelty yarns so your crisp web structure and open spaces really pop!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: