How to Crochet the Lace Spider Stitch
The unique texture of this enchanting stitch resembles spiders, blended with a lace-like elegance. Best of all, it’s reversible, making it perfect for scarves, shawls, and wraps. The pattern relies on simple, beginner-friendly stitches, making it a wonderful choice for adventurous beginners. This stitch is also referred to as the Spider Web Stitch.
In this tutorial, I walk you through the first 5 rows. You can continue working by repeating rows 2 – 5. To begin the Lace Spider Stitch, chain a multiple of 10, then add 2 extra chains.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Double Crochet (dc)
Below you will find the video tutorial of the Lace Spider Stitch (which includes the crochet chart) and the written instructions.
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Video Tutorial: How to Crochet the Lace Spider Stitch + Chart
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- 0:00 introduction Lace Spider Stitch
- 0:40 Row 1
- 3:25 Row 2
- 6:35 Row 3
- 9:18 Row 4
- 12:05 Row 5
- 14:45 Crochet Chart
Written instructions Lace Spider Stitch
Chain a multiple of 10, then add 2 extra chains.
Row 1
1 sc in the 3rd ch from the hook, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in the next 3 ch, ch 3, *skip 2 ch, 1 sc in the next 3 ch, ch 3*. Repeat between * and * until you have 4 ch left. At the end of the row: skip 2 ch, 1 sc in the last 2 ch. Turn.
Row 2
ch 1 (counts as first stitch), 1 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the chain space, ch 3, skip the next sc, 1 dc in the next (middle) sc, ch 3, *1 sc in the next chain space, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 1 sc in the next chain space, ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in the next sc, ch 3*. Repeat between * and * until you reach the end of the row. At the end of the row work 1 sc in the chain space, 1 sc in the next sc, and 1 sc in the turning ch. Turn.
Row 3
ch 1 (counts as first stitch), 1 sc in the next stitch, ch 3, 1 sc in the chain space, 1 sc in the dc, 1 sc in the next chain space, ch 3, *skip 1 sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in the next chain space, 1 sc in the dc, 1 sc in the next chain space, ch 3*. Repeat between * and * until you reach the end of the row. At the end of the row: skip 1 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the turning ch. Turn.
Row 4
ch 6, 1 sc in the chain space, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 1 sc in the next chain space, *ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in the next sc, ch 3, 1 sc in the chain space, 1 sc in the next 3 sc, 1 sc in the chain space*. Repeat between * and * until you reach the end of the row. At the end of the row: ch 3 and work 1 dc in the turning chain. Turn.
Row 5
ch 1 (counts as first stitch), 1 sc in the chain space, ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc. *ch 3, 1 sc in the chain space, 1 sc in the dc, 1 sc in the next chain space, ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in the next 3 sc*. Repeat between * and * until you reach the end of the row. At the end of the row: ch 3, 1 sc in the chain space (around the 3rd ch) and 1 sc in the next ch. Turn.
Repeat rows 2-5 to continue
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