How to crochet a spider web

Recently, I started making Halloween projects involving many spider webs. I thought the best way to introduce you to these projects is to share how I crochet a spider web lace with yarn.

What can you do with a spider web made from yarn?

Mostly, I use these spider webs for decorations this fall.

You can use these as appliques and turn them into wall hangings, shawls, scarves, and accessories like purses, beanies, and cowls. Gloves and wrist warmers are not left out. I have also made coasters and placemats with spiderweb lace.

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So, in the comment below, tell me what you intend to use your spider web lace for. The main reason for creating a separate post is to explain in detail how to crochet a spider web lace, as you will see many more patterns that will require it in the coming days.

This tutorial is featured alongside many more projects as part of this year’s crochet fall ideas. Have a look here.

Supplies needed to crochet a spiderweb

Yarn: Any yarn weight yarn of your choice. I have used worsted weight yarn for my prototype.

The prototype was made using – Stylecraft Special Aran (#4, 100% Acrylic, 196 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

Estimated yardage

30 Yards 

Hook and other materials

• 5 mm Crochet Hook or any other hook size that corresponds with the yarn weight you intend to use.
• Blocking board and pins

Gauge

Not crucial for this project.

Pattern notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any weight yarn can be substituted, the thinner the yarn, the smaller your spider web lace and the thicker the yarn, the bigger the spider web.

Skill Level – Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches

Magic Ring – MR

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – Rep

Slip stitch – sl st

Space(s) – sp(s)

Construction Note

This project is done in the rounds; you join the chain space after each round. 

All chain spaces are skipped throughout the pattern. 

The chain spaces are increased after each round to prevent the webs from curling. 

Finished measurement

8” in diameter

How to crochet a spider web

Section 1: Spiderweb

Round 1: In a magic ring, ch 1, 5 sc into the MR, join with sl st to ch sp. 5 sc

Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2 sp), dc in same st as the ch sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2) in each st around, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 5. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 3: Ch 7 (counts as dc + ch 4), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 4, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 4: Ch 9 (counts as dc + ch 6), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 6, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 5: Ch 11 (counts as dc + ch 8), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 8, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 6: Ch 13 (counts as dc + ch 10), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 10, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 7: Ch 15 (counts as dc + ch 12), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 12, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 8: Ch 17 (counts as dc + ch 14), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 14, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 9: Ch 19 (counts as dc + ch 16), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 16, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Round 10: Ch 21 (counts as dc + ch 18), *skip ch sp, dc in next st, ch 18, rep from * to end round, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch sp. 10 dc, 10 ch sps

Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Blocking

• Damp the project with water and place it on a blocking mat.
• Secure the lace by placing pins randomly on the chain spaces. 
• Leave it to dry for 1 hour or more (depending on the weather).
• Remove the pins.

There you have it, i hope this tutorial on how to crochet a spider web pattern has been helpful.