Knitted Tiny Spider

Oh, the knitted tiny spider, a delightful creation that blends the cozy charm of knitting with the whimsical allure of creepy crawlies! These intricately crafted wonders bring a unique touch of cuteness to the often misunderstood arachnid world. With their tiny size and detailed stitches, they make for perfect companions or whimsical decorations that are sure to bring smiles and wonder to anyone who encounters them. The artistry and creativity that go into knitting these tiny spiders truly showcase the skill and imagination of the crafters behind them. So, whether you're a knitting enthusiast seeking a new challenge or simply someone looking to add a touch of whimsy to your world, the knitted tiny spider is a charming choice that is bound to capture hearts with its warm and fuzzy appeal.

You will need:– 4mm knitting needles – flat and dpn
– DK yarn
– Small amount of stuffing
– 2 googley eyes
– Darning needle
– 4 Pipe cleaners

Special terms and words: knitting and purling used. Stockinette is just alternating rows of Knit and Purl (with the purl being on the inside mostly). Icord used – which is essentially 3 stitches on double pointed needles where instead of turning your work, you slide the work to the other end of the needle and continue knitting. I will make video tutorials if needed.

Body

Cast on 10
Knit front and back into every stitch. (20 stitches)
Stockinette stitch 15 rows
Knit 1, knit 1 front and back – repeat over whole row (30 stitches) (this is the neck)
Stockinette stitch 9 rows
Knit 1, knit 2 together – repeat over whole row (20 stitches)
Purl 1 row
Knit 2 together – repeat over the whole row (10 stitches)
Cut yarn with 30 cm of tail remaining – thread the remaining stitches onto the yarn tail and pull tight.

Legs – make 4

Cast on 3 stitches onto the 4mm dpn’s.
Holding the pipe cleaner behind the knitting, icord the full length of the pipe cleaner. I do this by knitting across the row and then when pulling the yarn across to start the new row, make sure this goes around the pipe cleaner enclosing it in the middle of the knitting. There will be a video tutorial.
Knit the full length of the pipe cleaner.
Cast off at the end. Darn in the yarn tails.

Knitting around the pipe cleaners with icord

All the pieces

Fold the body piece in half, stitch up from the top of the head down to the bottom. This seam should be the belly of the spider. Leave the cast-on edge open for now. Stuff the body firmly from this bottom opening.

Take all 4 legs and hold them together. Fold the legs in half. Hold them on the neckline of the spider on the underside and stitch around all 4 legs, and through the body. Stitch the legs to the body firmly as you close up the bottom opening.

Darn in the yarn tails. Stitch 2 eyes onto his face.