This crochet spider pumpkin pattern turns a simple pumpkin into a friendly little eight-legged monster — a member of my Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch series. The legs are surprisingly easy (just simple tubes) and assembly takes minutes. 🕷️

I love this one because it’s the perfect balance of “Halloween enough” without being scary — the chunky little legs and big googly eyes make it feel charming rather than creepy. Kids especially love this one. It’s also one of the quickest costumes in the patch since the pumpkin base doesn’t need any color modifications — you make a plain black (or dark) pumpkin and just add the legs.

The pattern is written for both knit AND crochet. Pictured in knit, but the crochet modifications are included so you can stitch with whatever craft you prefer.

Why you’ll love this crochet spider pumpkin pattern

• Beginner-friendly — the legs are just simple 17-stitch tubes
• Quick to make — no pumpkin base color changes, just plain black; legs stitch up in minutes each
• Both knit AND crochet versions provided — pick your craft
• Stash-busting — only one color needed (black), uses small amounts of yarn
• Family-friendly Halloween decor — friendly enough for little ones, spooky enough for the season
• Part of a coordinated set — make all 8 Lil Monsters costumes for a charming Halloween family

See the whole Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch

This Spider pumpkin is one of 8 free costumed pumpkin patterns in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — alongside Mummy, Witch, Devil, Bumble Bee, Skull, Frankenstein, and Kitty Cat. The full collection makes a charming coordinated Halloween display. Visit the main hub for the full overview and easy access to all the patterns:

Pattern details

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Finished Size: Approximately 15″ wide × 6″ tall (deflated rectangle); shapes into a plump round pumpkin once seamed and stuffed
• Construction: Standard pumpkin base + 8 simple leg tubes sewn on
• Time: An afternoon for the base + about 30 minutes for the 8 legs and assembly
• Format: Both knit AND crochet versions provided

Materials

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in:
  • Black — for pumpkin base, stump, and all 8 legs
• 6.0 mm crochet hook — crochet hook bundle here
• OR 6.0 mm knitting needles (for knit version)
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle for seaming and assembly
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun — for attaching googly eyes
• Googly eyes (1 large pair, 25mm size)

Gauge

Crochet: 12 sc × 14 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with a 6.0 mm crochet hook
Knit: 17 sts × 23 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with 6.0 mm knitting needles

Abbreviations

Crochet: Ch (chain) · Sc (single crochet) · Dc (double crochet) · Sl st (slip stitch) · St(s) (stitch/es) · Rnd (round)

Knit: K (knit) · K2tog (knit 2 together)

Start with the pumpkin base

Every costume in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch starts with the same simple pumpkin base. The Spider doesn’t need any color modifications — you’ll make a standard pumpkin base in black yarn (with a black stump or a brown one, your choice).

👉 Get the free Simple Pumpkin Base pattern + tutorial here →

Crochet spider pumpkin pattern — written instructions

Pumpkin base

Follow the simple pumpkin base pattern in black with no modifications. Make the pumpkin base and stump per the main pattern, then move on to the legs below.

Legs (make 8)

The legs are worked flat as small rectangles, then folded over and seamed into tubes. Make 8 total.

Knit version:

• With black yarn, cast on 17 sts
• Rows 1–2: Knit
• Bind off
• Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise and sew the long edge together to create a tube. Leave the short ends open. Repeat 7 more times for 8 legs total

Crochet version:

• With black yarn, ch 17
• Rows 1–2: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (16 sc per row)
• Fasten off
• Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise and sew the long edge together to create a tube. Leave the short ends open. Repeat 7 more times for 8 legs total

Assembly

1. Attach the googly eyes with the hot glue gun, centered on the front of the pumpkin (just below the stump).
2. Position the legs. You’ll attach 4 legs along each side of the pumpkin, evenly spaced from front to back.
3. Sew each leg in place using the tapestry needle and a long tail of black yarn. Anchor each leg firmly so it stays put when displayed or moved.
4. Bend the legs slightly outward and downward for that classic spider posture, or leave them straight for a softer look.

Make the rest of the patch

The Spider is one of 8 free costume patterns in the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch — each one uses the same simple pumpkin base, so once you’ve made this one, the rest come together quickly. Pick your favorites or make the whole family:

• Lil Kitty Cat Pumpkin — a black cat pumpkin with pointed ears and a tiny bow
• Lil Witch Pumpkin — a green pumpkin with a tiny pointed witch hat
• Lil Devil Pumpkin — a red devil pumpkin with horns and a pitchfork
• Lil Mummy Pumpkin — a wrapped mummy pumpkin with peek-a-boo googly eyes
• Lil Skull Pumpkin — a bone-colored pumpkin with skull face details
• Lil Frankenstein Pumpkin — a green Frankenstein pumpkin with bolts and a flat-top hairline
• Lil Bumble Bee Pumpkin — a sweet bumble bee pumpkin in yellow and black stripes
• View the whole Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch hub

Want all 7 spooky costumes in one printable PDF?

If you’d rather skip jumping between blog posts and work from one clean ad-free PDF, the Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch Bundle on Etsy includes the Spider plus 6 other costumes (Frankenstein, Devil, Mummy, Skull, Witch, and Cat). The bundle also includes knit versions for 5 of the costumes — including this Spider.

More crochet pumpkin patterns you’ll love

• Crochet Cable Pumpkin — Beginner’s Guide — a textured cable-stitch pumpkin for grown-up fall decor
• Gingham Plaid Crochet Pumpkin — a charming plaid pumpkin in farmhouse style
• Rustic Ribbed Crochet Pumpkins — a farmhouse-style ribbed pumpkin pattern
• Browse all Crochet Halloween Patterns on the SeeLoveShare blog

Made one? I’d love to see your spider pumpkin! Tag me on Instagram @seeloveshare or share your makes in our free Facebook community. Happy Halloween! 🕷️🎃