Halloween Spider Basket Crochet Pattern, Gothic Hanging Decor PDF, Spider
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT GOTHIC HANGING SPIDER CROCHET BASKET PATTERN
Create a dramatic gothic Halloween decoration with this Queen of the Night crochet spider basket pattern.
This unique hanging spider crochet design combines a deep black dimensional spider basket with eight oversized curved legs, a rounded spider head, seven ruby-red jeweled eyes, ivory fangs, a silver gothic crown, and reinforced hanging cords.
The finished piece makes a striking Halloween decoration for a gothic home, spooky room, Halloween party, seasonal display, entryway, wall, or covered porch.
The pattern includes detailed written instructions, stitch counts, measurements, construction guidance, assembly instructions, shaping instructions, and a step-by-step visual image guide to help you follow the project from beginning to end.
WHAT YOU WILL MAKE
The completed Queen of the Night features:
* Large dimensional black spider basket
* Eight oversized curved spider legs
* Rounded stuffed spider head
* Seven ruby-red jeweled eyes
* Two ivory crochet fangs
* Silver gothic crown
* Raised five-point center crown
* Large red crown jewel
* Four reinforced suspension cords
* Optional hanging ring
* Optional flexible wire for poseable legs
* Deep rounded basket body
* Reinforced upper rim
FINISHED SIZE
Approximately:
* Spider body diameter: 14–15½ in
* Body depth: approximately 6 in
* Top opening: approximately 14 in
* Spider head: approximately 5–5¼ in diameter
* Leg length before shaping: approximately 23 in
* Visible leg drop after shaping: approximately 19–21 in
* Leg thickness: approximately 1½ in
* Crown width: approximately 12 in
* Suspension cord length: approximately 29–30 in
* Overall hanging height: approximately 35–38 in
PATTERN DETAILS
* Skill level: Intermediate
* Crochet terminology: US terminology
* Digital PDF crochet pattern
* Detailed written instructions
* Stitch counts throughout
* Round-by-round construction
* Detailed measurements
* Assembly instructions
* Leg shaping instructions
* Crown instructions
* Face and eye placement
* Suspension cord instructions
* Reinforcement instructions
* Step-by-step image guide
STEP-BY-STEP IMAGE GUIDE
This pattern includes visual step-by-step guidance to make the construction easier to understand.
The guide helps you follow important stages including the spider body, body shaping, legs, head, eyes, fangs, gothic crown, decorative silver lace, hanging cords, assembly, shaping, and final finishing.
It is especially helpful when working through the dimensional parts of the design and assembling the different components.
MATERIALS
Main Spider:
* Bulky #5 black yarn — approximately 1,300–1,600 yd
* 6.0 mm crochet hook
* Polyester fiberfill
* Yarn needle
* Stitch marker
* Scissors
Crown:
* DK/light worsted #3 silver or metallic silver yarn — approximately 100–120 yd
* 3.0 mm crochet hook
Face:
* 1 large deep-red faceted bead
* 2 medium red faceted beads
* 4 small red faceted beads
* Ivory or cream yarn — approximately 15 yd
* 3.0 mm crochet hook
Optional:
* Flexible craft wire for the legs
* Small metal beads
* Sturdy hanging ring
WHAT IS INCLUDED
You will receive the digital crochet pattern for the Queen of the Night Gothic Hanging Spider Basket.
The instructions cover:
* Main spider body
* Rounded basket construction
* Body wall
* Opening and rim
* Eight spider legs
* Leg tapering and stuffing
* Optional poseable wire
* Leg shaping
* Leg attachment
* Spider head
* Seven jeweled eyes
* Two fangs
* Silver gothic side lace
* Twelve-point crown
* Five-point raised center crown
* Red crown jewel
* Four suspension cords
* Hanging ring option
* Final shaping
* Reinforcement
* Finishing
* Final measurements
* Quality check
DIGITAL PRODUCT — IMPORTANT
This listing is for a DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN PDF only.
You will NOT receive a finished spider basket.
No physical crochet item, yarn, hooks, beads, stuffing, or other materials will be shipped to you.
You will need to supply your own materials to make the finished project.
The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
PERFECT FOR
This gothic spider crochet pattern is designed for crocheters who enjoy unusual Halloween and gothic home decor projects.
Use your finished Queen of the Night as:
* Halloween home decor
* Gothic room decoration
* Spooky seasonal decor
* Hanging Halloween decoration
* Witchy home decor
* Halloween party decoration
* Gothic craft display
* Spider-themed decor
* Seasonal crochet display
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
The finished project is intended as decorative storage and home decor only.
Because the design contains small beads, fiberfill, optional wire, and other small components, keep the finished item away from babies, young children, and pets.
If flexible wire is used inside the legs, make sure all wire ends are completely covered and cannot come into contact with the outside of the crochet.
PLEASE NOTE
Finished measurements can vary depending on yarn choice, crochet tension, hook size, stuffing, and shaping.
For the closest proportions, follow the recommended yarn weight, hook sizes, gauge, and stitch counts provided in the pattern.
This is an intermediate-level crochet project and involves sewing, stuffing, shaping, decorative assembly, and multiple components.
PATTERN SUPPORT
If you have questions while working through the pattern, please contact the shop. I am happy to help you with the instructions.
