Happy Halloween!

Welcome to the individual patterns for each of the Lil Monsters! This pattern covers the 7th pattern in the series – the Lil Spider! This one is pictured in Knit but is written for both Knit and Crochet. Enjoy!

Here is the entire Lil Monster Pumpkin Patch!

Pattern Notes:

This pattern is written for BOTH knit and crochet! Photos were taken for one or the other but the modifications for each will be included in each costume pattern. 

First, let’s gather all the materials you’re going to need!

If you’re in the US, head to Joann! You’ll find everything you need there.

Materials:

• Crochet Hook: 6.0mm
• Knitting Needles: 6.00mm
• Tapestry needle
• Polyfill stuffing

• Floral Wire
• Googly Eyes (7 sets) – AKA Wobbly Eyes in 25mm

• Red Heart Super Saver in the following colours:
  • Pumpkin
  • Orchid
  • Black
  • Spring Green
  • Cherry Red
  • Amethyst
  • Coffee

Gauge: 

Crochet: 12SC and 14 rows = 4in 

Knit: 17sts and 23 rows = 4in

Abbreviations: 

Crochet: 

SC: Single crochet

DC: Double crochet

Ch: Chain

Sts : Stitches

Slst : Slip Stitch

Rnd: Round

Knit: 

K: knit

K2tog : knit 2 together

PATTERNS:

Pumpkins:

Now let’s move on to making the universal pumpkin base!

This is a High-Level Summary but you can find the ENTIRE PATTERN and step-by-step instructions here!

COSTUMES:

This pattern covers the Spider costume. Other than the lil spider legs, this one carries its own personality the rest of the way!

Pattern:

Yarn: Black

Pumpkin base modification: None. Please make pumpkin base and stump!

Accessories:

Accessories: Legs (Make 8): with Black 

Knit:    Cast on 17 sts

Row 1 -2: Knit

Bind off. Fold over and sew together to create a tube. 

Crochet: Ch 17 sts

Row 1 -2: sc in each st across.

Bind off. Fold over and sew together to create a tube. 

Assembly: 

AAttach the googly eyes with the glue gun first. Sew 4 evenly spaced legs in a row on each side of the pumpkin. 

Looking for other Costume patterns? Check them out right here!

These patterns are being released throughout the week so stay tuned for more patterns to come! Here are the ones that are already posted!