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# **SPIDER-MAN KNITTED TOY**
### *An Amigurumi-Style Knitted Soft Toy*

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## ABOUT THIS PATTERN

Swing into fun with this adorable knitted Spider-Man toy! Worked in the round as separate pieces and seamed together, this beginner-friendly pattern creates a cuddly figure approximately 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall. Color changes are straightforward, and all web details are embroidered after assembly — no complex colorwork required.

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## MATERIALS

| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| **Yarn A – Red** | Worsted weight, approx. 80 yds (73 m) |
| **Yarn B – Blue** | Worsted weight, approx. 60 yds (55 m) |
| **Yarn C – Black** | Worsted weight, approx. 15 yds (14 m), for embroidery |
| **Yarn D – White** | Worsted weight, small amount, for eye embroidery |
| **Needles** | US 6 / 4 mm DPNs or 32–40 in (80–100 cm) circular for Magic Loop |
| **Tapestry needle** | For seaming and embroidery |
| **Stitch markers** | 1 locking + 1 round marker |
| **Polyester fiberfill** | Approx. 2 oz (57 g) |
| **Safety eyes** | 12 mm, 1 pair — *see safety note below* |
| **Scissors** | — |

> ⚠️ **SAFETY NOTE:** Safety eyes contain small parts and are not suitable for toys given to children under 3 years old. For young children, embroider the eyes entirely using yarn instead.

**Yarn Suggestions:** Any smooth worsted weight yarn works well. Suggested brands: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Red Heart Super Saver, or Paintbox Simply DK held double.

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## GAUGE

**20 sts × 28 rounds = 4 in (10 cm)** in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.

> Gauge is intentionally tight to prevent stuffing from showing through the fabric. **Check your gauge** — if your fabric looks open or loopy, go down a needle size.

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CO | Cast on |
| k | Knit |
| p | Purl |
| kfb | Knit into front and back of stitch (1 st increased) |
| k2tog | Knit two stitches together (1 st decreased) |
| ssk | Slip, slip, knit (1 st decreased) |
| pm | Place marker |
| sm | Slip marker |
| rnd(s) | Round(s) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| RS | Right side |
| WS | Wrong side |
| rep | Repeat |
| approx | Approximately |
| BO | Bind off |

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

- **Total height:** approx. 7–8 in (18–20 cm)
- **Head circumference:** approx. 8 in (20 cm)
- **Body height:** approx. 3 in (7.5 cm)

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## CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

This toy is knitted in **five separate pieces**: head, body, two arms, and two legs. Each piece is worked **in the round** using either DPNs or Magic Loop. Pieces are stuffed as you work and seamed together at the end. Embroidery is added last.

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## COLOR GUIDE (SIMPLIFIED)

Spider-Man's classic costume is broken into simple sections:

- **Head:** All Red (Yarn A)
- **Body upper (chest/back):** Red (Yarn A)
- **Body lower (hips):** Blue (Yarn B)
- **Arms:** Red (Yarn A) with Blue (Yarn B) upper section
- **Legs:** Blue (Yarn B)
- **Web lines & details:** Embroidered in Black (Yarn C)
- **Eyes:** Embroidered or safety eyes with White (Yarn D) surround

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## PATTERN

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### PIECE 1: HEAD

**Color:** Yarn A (Red) throughout

The head is worked from the top down, increased to full size, then decreased to close.

**Set-Up:** Using Yarn A and your preferred method (Magic Loop or DPNs), CO 6 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Pm for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1:** [Kfb] 6 times. — **12 sts**
*(Each of the 6 sts has been worked into front and back = 12 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 2:** [K1, kfb] 6 times. — **18 sts**
*(6 increases added = 12 + 6 = 18 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 3:** [K2, kfb] 6 times. — **24 sts**
*(6 increases added = 18 + 6 = 24 sts. ✓)*

**Rnds 4–16 (13 rounds):** Knit all sts. — **24 sts**
*(Work even for 13 rounds to create height of head.)*

> **EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT TIP:** Before closing the head, use a locking stitch marker or scrap yarn to mark where the eyes will go. Eyes sit at approximately Round 9 (counting from the cast-on top), spaced approx. 6 sts apart at center front.

**Now attach safety eyes** (if using) before beginning decreases. Insert eyes at Round 9, approximately 6 stitches apart at center front.

**Rnd 17:** [K2, k2tog] 6 times. — **18 sts**
*(6 decreases: 24 − 6 = 18 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 18:** Knit all sts. — **18 sts**

**Begin stuffing the head firmly with fiberfill now.** Continue stuffing as you work the remaining decrease rounds.

**Rnd 19:** [K1, k2tog] 6 times. — **12 sts**
*(6 decreases: 18 − 6 = 12 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 20:** [K2tog] 6 times. — **6 sts**
*(6 decreases: 12 − 6 = 6 sts. ✓)*

Cut yarn, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and draw through remaining 6 sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in end securely on inside.

**Head complete. Set aside.**

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### PIECE 2: BODY

**Colors:** Yarn A (Red) for upper body, Yarn B (Blue) for lower body

The body is worked from the top down. The upper chest is red; the lower hips/waist area transitions to blue.

**Set-Up:** Using Yarn A (Red) and your preferred method, CO 6 sts. Join to work in the round. Pm for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1:** [Kfb] 6 times. — **12 sts**

**Rnd 2:** [K1, kfb] 6 times. — **18 sts**
*(18 − 12 = 6 increases. ✓)*

**Rnd 3:** [K2, kfb] 6 times. — **24 sts**
*(24 − 18 = 6 increases. ✓)*

**Rnd 4:** [K3, kfb] 6 times. — **30 sts**
*(30 − 24 = 6 increases. ✓)*

**Rnds 5–10 (6 rounds):** Knit all sts in Yarn A (Red). — **30 sts**

**Join Yarn B (Blue). Cut Yarn A, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail to weave in.**

**Rnds 11–16 (6 rounds):** Knit all sts in Yarn B (Blue). — **30 sts**

**Begin stuffing the body firmly with fiberfill now.**

**Rnd 17:** [K3, k2tog] 6 times. — **24 sts**
*(6 decreases: 30 − 6 = 24 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 18:** [K2, k2tog] 6 times. — **18 sts**
*(6 decreases: 24 − 6 = 18 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 19:** [K1, k2tog] 6 times. — **12 sts**
*(6 decreases: 18 − 6 = 12 sts. ✓)*

Add any final stuffing needed to fully fill the body.

**Rnd 20:** [K2tog] 6 times. — **6 sts**
*(6 decreases: 12 − 6 = 6 sts. ✓)*

Cut yarn, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail. Thread onto tapestry needle, draw through remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close. Weave in end.

**Body complete. Set aside.**

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### PIECE 3: ARMS (Make 2)

**Colors:** Yarn B (Blue) for upper arm, Yarn A (Red) for lower arm/hand

Each arm is a small tube worked from the shoulder down to the hand.

**Set-Up:** Using Yarn B (Blue), CO 6 sts. Join to work in the round. Pm for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1:** [Kfb] 6 times. — **12 sts**
*(6 increases: 6 + 6 = 12 sts. ✓)*

**Rnds 2–8 (7 rounds):** Knit all sts in Yarn B (Blue). — **12 sts**

**Join Yarn A (Red). Cut Yarn B, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail.**

**Rnds 9–18 (10 rounds):** Knit all sts in Yarn A (Red). — **12 sts**

**Begin stuffing the arm lightly with fiberfill now.** Arms should be lightly stuffed — not too firm — so they drape naturally.

**Rnd 19:** [K2tog] 6 times. — **6 sts**
*(6 decreases: 12 − 6 = 6 sts. ✓)*

Cut yarn, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail. Thread onto tapestry needle, draw through remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close. Weave in end.

**Make 2 arms total. Set aside.**

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### PIECE 4: LEGS (Make 2)

**Color:** Yarn B (Blue) throughout

Each leg is a tube worked from the hip down to the foot.

**Set-Up:** Using Yarn B (Blue), CO 6 sts. Join to work in the round. Pm for beginning of round.

**Rnd 1:** [Kfb] 6 times. — **12 sts**

**Rnd 2:** [K1, kfb] 6 times. — **18 sts**
*(6 increases: 12 + 6 = 18 sts. ✓)*

> *Note: Legs are slightly wider than arms to give the figure a stable, proportional base.*

**Rnds 3–22 (20 rounds):** Knit all sts. — **18 sts**

**Begin stuffing the leg firmly with fiberfill now.**

**Rnd 23:** [K1, k2tog] 6 times. — **12 sts**
*(6 decreases: 18 − 6 = 12 sts. ✓)*

**Rnd 24:** [K2tog] 6 times. — **6 sts**
*(6 decreases: 12 − 6 = 6 sts. ✓)*

Cut yarn, leaving a 6 in (15 cm) tail. Thread onto tapestry needle, draw through remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close. Weave in end.

**Make 2 legs total. Set aside.**

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## ASSEMBLY

You now have: 1 head, 1 body, 2 arms, 2 legs.

**Tools needed:** Tapestry needle, Yarn A (Red) or Yarn B (Blue) for seaming (match to the color of the piece being attached), pins or locking stitch markers.

### Step 1: Attach Legs to Body
- Position the body with the **blue (lower) section facing down** — this is the bottom of the body.
- Place the two legs side by side at the **bottom opening of the body**, approximately 4 sts apart at center.
- Using Yarn B and a tapestry needle, stitch each leg securely to the base of the body using mattress stitch or whip stitch. Stitch around the full top opening of each leg. Pull firmly and knot off securely.

### Step 2: Attach Arms to Body
- Position the body with the **red (upper) section facing up**.
- Place the two arms at the **sides of the upper body**, at approximately Rounds 5–6 from the top (the shoulder area), one on each side.
- The blue section of each arm should be at the top (toward the shoulder).
- Using Yarn A or Yarn B as appropriate, stitch each arm to the body using whip stitch. Stitch around the full top opening of each arm. Knot off securely.

### Step 3: Attach Head to Body
- Place the **head on top of the body**, aligning center front of head with center front of body (eyes should face forward).
- Using Yarn A (Red), stitch the head to the body using whip stitch around the full neck opening, going through both layers.
- Make sure the head is centered and secure before knotting off.

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## FINISHING & EMBROIDERY

This is where Spider-Man truly comes to life! All web lines and details are **embroidered** using a tapestry needle and Yarn C (Black) and Yarn D (White).

### Eyes
Spider-Man's classic eyes are large, angular white shapes outlined in black.

1. If you used safety eyes: Using Yarn D (White), embroider a series of satin stitches around each safety eye to create the large white oval/angular eye shape approx. 1 in (2.5 cm) tall and 0.75 in (2 cm) wide.
2. Using Yarn C (Black), outline each white shape with a single row of back stitch.
3. **If embroidering eyes entirely:** Work a filled oval in Yarn D (White) first using satin stitch, then outline in Yarn C (Black) back stitch.

### Web Lines on Head
Using Yarn C (Black) and back stitch:

1. **Center vertical line:** Stitch a line from the top of the head down over the nose area to the chin.
2. **Center horizontal line:** Stitch a line across the center of the face, from side to side, passing between the eyes.
3. **Curved web lines:** Stitch 3–4 curved lines radiating outward from center on each half of the face, following the curve of the head.
4. **Web lines on back of head:** Repeat the same radiating pattern on the back.

### Web Lines on Body
Using Yarn C (Black) and back stitch:

1. Stitch a vertical center line from neck to waist on both front and back.
2. Stitch 3–4 horizontal lines across the torso, connecting to the vertical line.
3. Add diagonal connecting lines between horizontal lines to suggest web sections.

> **BEGINNER TIP:** Look at a reference image of Spider-Man's costume and simplify! Even just a few embroidered lines will give the impression of webbing. Don't worry about perfection — a child will love it either way!

### Web Line on Arms
Using Yarn C (Black), stitch 2–3 simple curved lines along the length of each arm.

### Final Check
- Weave in all remaining yarn tails securely.
- Check that all seams are tight and no stuffing is visible.
- Tug gently on all appendages to confirm they are securely attached.

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## SCHEMATIC (TEXT DIAGRAM)

```
        ╭───────╮
        │  HEAD │  ← Red, approx 2.5 in (6.5 cm) diam.
        │  ◉ ◉  │  ← Eyes at Round 9
        ╰───┬───╯
    ┌───────┴───────┐
    │  BODY (Red)   │  ← Rounds 1–10: Red
    │               │
    │  BODY (Blue)  │  ← Rounds 11–16: Blue
    └───────────────┘
     ↑               ↑
   ARM             ARM
  (Blue/Red)     (Blue/Red)
   3 in             3 in

     ↓               ↓
   LEG             LEG
  (Blue)           (Blue)
  3.5 in           3.5 in
```

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## TROUBLESHOOTING

| Problem | Solution |
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| Stuffing visible through fabric | Needle size is too large. Go down one needle size and re-check gauge |
| Head feels wobbly | Re-seam the neck with extra rounds of stitching; use more yarn for the seam |
| Arms/legs too floppy | Increase stuffing density or sew an extra anchoring stitch at attachment point |
| Web lines look messy | Use a smaller tapestry needle and work slowly; practice on scrap fabric first |
| Color change is visible | Weave in color-change tails carefully on the inside; block lightly if needed |

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## YARN AMOUNTS SUMMARY

| Yarn | Color | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn A | Red (worsted) | 80 yds (73 m) |
| Yarn B | Blue (worsted) | 60 yds (55 m) |
| Yarn C | Black (worsted) | 15 yds (14 m) |
| Yarn D | White (worsted) | 5 yds (4.5 m) |

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## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Reshape and lay flat to dry. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or iron, as this may distort the stuffed shape.

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*Pattern designed for personal use. Not for resale. Spider-Man character is a trademark of Marvel Entertainment — this pattern is a fan-made craft project for personal enjoyment only.*

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**Happy Knitting! 🕷️**