Creepy Crawly Spider Coaster Pattern

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Do not read this post if you have arachnophobia....

Just kidding!  Of course I want you to read this post.  Fun fact about me - I am terrified of spiders!  Even the little ones give me the creeps, much less the huge ones like tarantulas!!  And when I found out that Daddy Long Legs spiders are venomous, oh boy...no, I don't care that their mouths or fangs or whatever it is they have are too small to bite us, the potential is there, people!

So why create a spider coaster?  I have to admit there's a small part of me that likes to be scared, but in a fun way.  And who doesn't love Halloween?  So in honor of the upcoming super fun holiday, I want to share my free pattern with you!

First, this is the yarn I used:

I also used:
Size H8/5.00 MM crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
CH = chain
DC = double crochet
ST = stitch
SL ST = slip stitch

The Body
Starting with a magic circle:  (note, if you'd like to see how to make a magic circle, click this LINK for a video tutorial)

Magic Circle

Round 1:  CH 3 inside the magic circle,  work 11 DC inside the circle, join with a SL ST into the 2nd CH of the CH 3 (12 ST)

Round 1

Round 2:  CH 3, work 1 DC in the same ST as the CH 3, work 2 DC into each ST around, join with a SL ST into the 2nd CH of the CH 3 (24 ST)

Round 2

Round 3:  CH 3, Work 1 DC in the same ST as the CH 3, work 1 DC in the next ST, work 2 DC in the next ST, and repeat all the way around, join with a SL ST into the 2nd CH of the CH 3 (36 ST)

Round 3

The Legs
Round 4:  CH 3, work 2 DC in the same ST as the CH 3.  This forms half of the spider's head.  SL ST into the next ST, SL ST into the next 3 stitches, CH 9.  Starting from the first CH from the hook, SL ST into each CH, including the ST the CH 9 came out of.  (Leg 1), 

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, then CH 9, and SL ST into each CH, including the ST the CH 9 came out of.  (Leg 2),   

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, CH 9, and SL ST into each ST, including the ST the CH 9 came out of.  (Leg 3),

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, CH 9, and SL ST into each ST, including the ST the CH 9 came out of (Leg 4). 

SL ST into the next 10 stitches.  CH 9, and SL ST into each ST, including the ST the CH 9 came out of (Leg 5),

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, CH 9, and SL ST into each ST, including the ST the CH 9 came out of (Leg 6),

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, CH 9, and SL ST into each ST, including the ST the CH 9 came out of (Leg 7),

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, CH 9, and SL ST into each ST, including the ST the CH 9 came out of (Leg 8). 

SL ST into the next 3 stitches, work 1 DC into the next open stitch, then SL ST into the top of the first CH 3 of the round (this finishes the spider's head).   Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finished Spider Coaster

Ta daaaaa!!! A creepy little buddy to hold your favorite fall drink!  Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
By the way, if you'd like to buy some finished creepy spiders, click HERE to find them on my Etsy shop!

Until next time, 
Sending you positive energy,
​Krista ☮