April has well and truly arrived, and with it comes that familiar rhythm of rainy days, fresh blooms, and the promise of brighter skies ahead. And honestly… what better way to celebrate April showers than with something a little unexpected? Enter Wellibob the Spider. He’s big. He’s bold. And yes… he’s wearing wellington boots. Because if you’re going to embrace April showers, you might as well do it properly, right?

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Now, I’ll admit it I’m not a spider person. At all. In real life, they’re firmly in the “no thank you” category. But crochet has a funny way of changing things… because somehow, when you add chunky yarn, big squishy shapes, and a touch of personality (enter some offset sparkle eyes), even a spider can become completely irresistible.🕷️🌧️

Go Big or Go Home

Wellibob isn’t just cute – he’s jumbo sized! With his legs fully outstretched, he measures an impressive 76cm (30 inches), making him a real statement piece. Whether he’s lounging on a sofa, brightening up a craft room, or making people do a double take, he’s guaranteed to bring a smile.

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Scroll down for the free version of my pattern or the ad-free PDF Pattern, in either UK or US terms, is available from my pattern platforms below.

I can’t wait to see your versions of the Wellibobs the Spider – please tag me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry) with your WIPs or finished projects – I love seeing what you all come up with. And if you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

Wellibobs the Spider

Yarn Required: Cygnet Jellybaby Glitter Chenille Chunky (Bulky) Yarn 92% polyester and 8% metallic thread, chunky weight (bulky) yarn, 100g (120m/ 131 yds)

• 3 balls of Cygnet Jellybaby Glitter Chenille Chunky (Bulky) Yarn InkSpot (018) – YARN A

Cygnet 100% Cotton, 100% cotton, double knit (light worsted) yarn, 100g (218yds / 200m).

• 1 ball Cygnet 100% Cotton Golden 3184 – YARN B
• 1 ball Cygnet 100% Cotton Pearl Grey 6808 – YARN C

Hook Size(s): 6mm hook (US J/10) for the body and legs and 3.5mm hook (US E/4) for the wellies.

Gauge: 3dc = 3cm / 1.1 inches in the Chunky Chenille, 5dc = 2.5cm /1 inch in the DK Cotton

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size may be different.

You will also need:

• A yarn needle
• stitch markers
• toy stuffing
• 35mm glitter safety eyes.
• 16 x 30cm (6mm) black pipe cleaners

Finished size: Approx. Body diameter (not including legs) 76cm [30 inches] width (including outstretched legs) 73.6cm [29 inches], height = 17.7cm [7 inches]

STITCH GUIDANCE: UK Terminology

• Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
• Double Crochet (dc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
• Double Crochet two together (dc2tog): Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES:

• Magic ring: is also known as a Drawstring Ring or Magic Loop and is often used as a start for working amigurumi. If you are not familiar with this technique you could substitute with a ch2 and then work in the second ch from the hook.
• Working in the round: Most of the sections of this pattern are worked in the amigurumi style without joining in continuous rounds. Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark the start of each round.
• Back Loop Only (BLO): Work in the back loop of the stitch as indicated
• [ … ] Repeat section in square brackets until specified

PATTERN

SPIDER BODY

Rnd 1: With YARN A and a 6mm (J/10 ) hook; working in a magic ring, 6 dc. 6sts

Rnd 2: (2 dc in each st) 6 times.12sts

Rnd 3: (1 dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.18sts

Rnd 4: (2 dc, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. 24sts

Rnd 5: (3 dc, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. 30sts

Rnd 6: (4 dc, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. 36sts

Rnd 7: (5 dc, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. 42sts

Rnd 8: (6 dc, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. 48sts

Rnd 9: (7 dc, 2 dc in each st) 6 times. 54sts

Rnd 10: 4 dc, 2 dc in next st, (8 dc, 2 dc in next st) 5 times until last 4 sts, 4 dc. 60sts

Rnd 11: (9 dc, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. 66sts

Rnd 12: 5 dc, 2 dc in next st (10 dc, 2 dc in next st) 5 times until last 5 sts, 5 dc. 72sts

Rnds 13 – 21: dc around Start to stuff, continue to stuff as you go

Rnd 22: (10 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. 66sts

Rnd 23: (9 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. 60sts

Rnd 24: (8 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. 54sts

Rnd 25: (7 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. 48sts

• Add safety eyes in between rnds 16 – 17 approximately 6 sts apart.

Rnd 26: (6 dc, dc2tog) 6 times 42sts

Rnd 27: (5 dc, dc2tog) 6 times 36sts

Rnd 28: (4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times 30sts

Rnd 29: (3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. 24sts

Rnd 30: (2dc, dc2tog) 6 times 18sts

Rnd 31: (1 dc, dc2tog) 6 times 12sts Rnd 32: (dc2tog). 6sts

Rnd 32: (dc2tog). 6sts Fasten off and use the yarn tail to sew up the remaining sts

SPIDER LEGS (MAKE 8)

• Twist two pipe-cleaners together, try not to reduce their length too much. Do this until you have eight pipe-cleaners in total.

Note: Ch1 at the start of a row does not count as a st;

Row 1: With YARN A and a 6mm (J/10) hook; ch31, 1dc in the second ch from hook, 1dc in each st along until end, turn. 30sts

Rows 2 – 3: Ch1, 1dc in each st, turn. on the

last st fasten off but leave a long yarn tail.

• Add the pipe-cleaner to the centre of the strip, sew row 1 to row 3 with the pipe-cleaner inside
• Over sew each end of the legs so the pipe-cleaner is securely fastened inside.

WELLINGTON BOOT TOPS (MAKE 8)

Rnd 1: With YARN B and a 3.5mm (E/4 ) hook; working in a magic ring, 6 dc. 6sts Rnd 2: (2 dc in each st) 6 times.12sts

Rnd 3: (1 dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.18sts

Rnd 4: In the back loop only; dc around

Rnd 5: dc around

Rnd 6: (1dc in 2sts, dc2tog) twice, 1dc in each st.

Rnd 7: (1dc, dc2tog) twice, 1dc in each st

Rnd 8: (dc2tog) twice, 1dc in each st. 12sts

Rnds 9 – 14: 1dc in each st

Fasten off and weave in ends. Add a small amount of stuffing to the toe section of each welly.

WELLINGTON BOOT BOTTOMS (MAKE 8)

Rnd 1: With YARN C and a 3.5mm (E/4 ) hook; working in a magic ring, 6 dc. 6sts

Rnd 2: (2 dc in each st) 6 times.12sts

Rnd 3: (1 dc, 2dc in next st) 6 times.18sts Fasten off and weave in ends.

FINISHING

• With YARN A and a 6mm (J/10) hook; Sew four legs to either side of the spider body on rnds 16 – 17 approximately 1 st apart.
• With YARN C and a 3.5mm (E/4) hook; Sl st the bottoms of the wellies to the front loop of rnd 4 of the welly tops.
• Pop a welly on to the end of each leg, then use the pipe-cleaners to help bend the legs into position so that the bottom of the wellies are touching the floor.

And that’s it!

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If ever there was a project designed for last-minute Easter joy, this is it. Say hello to my Pocket Easter Chicks – teeny, tiny bundles of sunshine that are so quick to make, you might accidentally create a whole flock before the kettle’s even boiled.

And the best part? They come in two sizes… small… and even smaller (yes, really 🥹) – anyone else just love teeny tiny things?

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Why You’ll Love These Little Chicks

These sweet little makes tick all the boxes:

• 🧶 Super fast – perfect for those “I need something now” moments, or as a crochet palette cleanser
• 🐣 Beginner-friendly – simple stitches, no fuss
• 🎨 Perfect stash buster – ideal for using up those colourful leftovers, use cotton or wool, either would work
• 🧺 Adorably versatile – gifts, decorations, or just because

The Pocket Easter chicks are super quick, simple projects to make that can be made in under a couple of hours and customised in endless ways. Pop them into fillable Easter eggs, hide them for a crochet Easter hunt, tuck them into gift bags or baskets or just add them to spring décor.

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For my Pocket Easter chicks I used various shades of Ricorumi DK from my stash. Ricorumi DK is a 100% cotton yarn that comes in 25g balls [57.5m] in that’s available in lots of solid shades, and is a favourite yarn of mine.

Honestly… I can’t stop picturing a whole rainbow of them scattered about. And can we just take a moment for this idea…✨ A pastel brood. ✨Soft pinks, buttery yellows, baby blues, lilacs… all nestled together like the cutest little springtime family.

Scroll down for the free version of my pattern or the ad-free PDF Pattern, in either UK or US terms, is available from my pattern platforms below.

I can’t wait to see your versions of the Pocket Easter chicks – please tag me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry) with your WIPs or finished projects – I love seeing what you all come up with. And if you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

Easter Pocket Chicks

Yarn Required: Approx: 10g / 23.2m per large chick / 8g / 18.5 per small chick

Yarn Used in photos: Rico Designs Ricorumi DK; 25g, 63 yds (58 m), 100 % cotton

Hook Size(s): 3 mm (closest US size D/3)

Gauge: 5sc = 2.5cm / 1 inches. Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size may be different.

You will also need:

• 2 x 6 mm black safety eyes (per chick)
• small amount of stuffing
• a yarn needle
• stitch markers
• scissors

Finished Dimensions: Large Chick = 7 cm / 2.6 inches, Small Chick = 5.5 cm / 2.2 inches

STITCH GUIDANCE: UK Terminology

• Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
• Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
• Single Crochet two together (sc2tog): Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES:

Magic ring: is also known as a Drawstring Ring or Magic Loop and is often used as a start for working amigurumi. If you are not familiar with this technique you could substitute with a ch2 and then work in the second ch from the hook.

Working in the round: Most of the sections of this pattern are worked in the amigurumi style without joining in continuous rounds. Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark the start of each round.

• [ … ] Repeat section in square brackets until specified

COLOUR SUGGESTIONS

Suggested colours below however any colours can work for this pattern;

YARN A – 063 Saffron OR 062 Pastel Yellow

YARN B – 068 Papaya (Beak)

LARGER CHICK HEAD / BODY

Rnd 1: With A; working into a magic ring, 6 sc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in each st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in next st] six times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: [1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] six times. (24 sts)

Rnds 5 – 8: sc around

Rnd 9: [1 sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog] six times. (18 sts)

• Add eyes between rnds 5 -6 approx. 4 sts apart
• Stuff as you go

Rnd 10: [1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] six times. (24 sts)

Rnd 11: [1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] six times. (30 sts)

Rnds 12 – 16: sc around

Rnd 17: [1 sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog] six times. (24 sts)

Rnd 18: [1 sc in the next 2 st, sc2tog] six times. (18 sts)

Rnd 19: [1 sc in the next st, sc2tog] six times. (12 sts)

Rnd 20: [sc2tog] six times. (6 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, but leave a long yarn tail. Use the tail end to sew up the remaining 6 sts.

SMALLER CHICK HEAD / BODY

Rnd 1: With A; working into a magic ring, 6 sc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in each st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in next st] six times. (18 sts)

Rnds 4 – 7: sc around

Rnd 8: [1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] six times. (12 sts)

• Add eyes between rnds 5 -6 approx. 3 sts apart
• Stuff as you go

Rnd 9: [1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in next st] six times. (18 sts)

Rnd 10: [1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] six times. (24 sts)

Rnds 11 – 14: sc around

Rnd 15: [1 sc in the next 2 st, sc2tog] six times. (18 sts)

Rnd 16: [1 sc in the next st, sc2tog] six times. (12 sts)

Rnd 20: [sc2tog] six times. (6 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, but leave a long yarn tail. Use the tail end to sew up the remaining 6 sts

WINGS (MAKE 2 PER CHICK): Wings are the same for all the chicks. Wings are not stuffed.

Rnd 1: With A; working into a magic ring, 5 sc. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: sc around

Rnd 3: [2 sc in each st] five times. (10 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, but leave a long yarn tail.

BEAK (MAKE 1 PER CHICK): Beaks are the same for all the chicks. Beaks are not stuffed.

Rnd 1: With B; working into a magic ring, 3 sc. (3 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, but leave a long yarn tail.

LEGS (MAKE 2 PER CHICK):

Row 1: With B; ch 8, sl st in the 4th ch from the hook [ch 3, sl st in the fourth ch from hook] twice. Fasten off but leave a long yarn tail.

FINISHING

• Attach the beak onto the head, between the eyes
• Attach wings either side of the body
• Add legs to the bottom of the body

And that’s it! I hope you enjoy your pattern.

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Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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