Introduction
Welcome to the world of amigurumi! In this pattern, we will create a delightful Dragon Fruit Spider, merging the playful essence of a spider with the vibrant colors of a dragon fruit.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Size: 14 cm
- Time: 4-6 hours
- Language: English (US Terms)
Materials
- Super Bulky Velvet Yarn (White, Deep Magenta, Light Pink, Lime Green)
- 4.5mm Crochet Hook
- Two 12mm Black Safety Eyes
- Two 9mm Black Safety Eyes
- Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
- Black Embroidery Thread
- Yarn Needle and Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- st(s): Stitch(es)
The Pattern
Head (White Yarn)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Round 9: 18 sc, 6 inc, 18 sc, 6 inc (60)
Rounds 10-16: sc in each st around (60)
Round 17: 18 sc, 6 dec, 18 sc, 6 dec (48)
Round 18: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Round 19: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Round 20: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 22: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff the head firmly, emphasizing the cheek increases. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Place the 12mm eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, approximately 8 stitches apart. Place the 9mm eyes immediately to the outside of the larger eyes.
Abdomen (Deep Magenta Yarn)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rounds 8-15: sc in each st around (42)
Round 16: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Round 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and weave in ends. This piece will be sewn to the back of the head.
Legs (Make 8)
Start with Deep Magenta Yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rounds 3-5: sc in each st around (12)
Change to Light Pink Yarn.
Round 6: BLO sc in each st around (12)
Rounds 7-8: sc in each st around (12)
Change to White Yarn.
Round 9: BLO sc in each st around (12)
Rounds 10-12: sc in each st around (12)
Stuff lightly at the bottom, leaving the top half flat for better movement. Fasten off.
Scales (Make 6)
Start with Lime Green Yarn.
Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Change to Deep Magenta Yarn.
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Fasten off. These are flat triangles that do not require stuffing.
Cheeks (Make 2 – Light Pink Yarn)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Fasten off.
Assembly
- Sew the abdomen to the back of the head, ensuring the head’s cheeks are positioned horizontally.
- Attach four legs to each side of the body. The first pair should sit just behind the cheeks, with subsequent legs spaced evenly toward the back.
- Sew the pink cheeks directly below the outer edges of the larger eyes.
- Arrange the scales across the top of the magenta abdomen. Place three in a row near the head and three staggered behind them to mimic fruit skin.
- Using black embroidery thread, add small vertical “seed” stitches across the white head and sew a small ‘v’ shaped mouth between the eyes.
Final Notes
Enjoy your colorful Dragon Fruit Spider! This pattern is a wonderful blend of fun and creativity, perfect for gifting or keeping as a delightful companion.
Copyright Notice
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