You will need:
4ply yarn in black, 2.5mm hook, 2.75mm double pointed needles,
some bright green yarn for eyes, 1 black button, toy stuffing
Pattern:
With a 2.5mm hook make 11 ch, 1tr into the third ch from the hook, work 8 tr, *make 3 ch, turn, 8 tr* repeat from *to *15 more times (or till you are happy with the length of the bracelet.
Then make a loop for the button like so: 4 sl st ( you are now in the middle of the row), 7 ch (depends on the size of the button you are using) , 1 sl st into the base of the chain. Make a chain about 24 cm(7,5 inch).
Now start making the body of the spider. Note that the body and bracelet are made in one piece.
Round 1: 6 dc into the second st from the hook. Just before last dc bring the chain forward. Join with a sl st.
Round 2: 2dc in each st.
Round 3: *1 dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat to end of round.
Round 4: *2dc, 2 dc in next st*
Round 5: *3 dc, 2 dc in next st*
Round 6: *4dc, 2 dc in next st*
Round 7: *5 dc, 2 dc in next st*
Round 8: *6 dc, 2 dc in next st*
Round 9″ : *7 dc., 2 dc in next st* (54st)
Round 10: 1 dc in each st
Round 11: work in dc, decreasing 6 sts evently in round by working 2 dc together. Continue to decrease as on this row untill 6sts left.
After 6 decreasing rounds stuff the body, continue decreasing adding more stuffing. Finish by pulling the yarn through the last sts.
Using green yarn cross stitch the eyes.
Legs (make 8 i-cords):
Using 2.75mm double pointed needles cust on 3 sts, knit one row, *slide the stitches to the other end of the needle, knit 3 sts* repeat from *to* until the piece measures 8 cm (2.5 inch). Cast off.
Using the photos as a guide, sew on the legs. Then shape the legs by folding them and stitching in place. Sew on the button.
That’s it!
The prize is fabulous: metallic threads and yarns, useful utensils including thread cutter.
It was a present for a friend of mine.
Sunflower Mama 