Sneak Spider Coaster, PDF
Crochet Pattern Sneak Spider – Creepy Fun Pop-up Surprise
Sneak Spider: he lies still, until you put your cup down
I like a joke that you only discover when you don't expect it. This is how the Sneak Spider was born. At first glance, he lies there very innocently on the table, with his hairy paws folded around him. Nothing to worry about, right? Until you put your cup of coffee or tea on it. Then his paws come up, grab hold of your head and his head rises too. Exactly when you are not prepared for it.
What makes this coaster so special?
- A pop-up surprise: as soon as you put weight on the coaster, the legs grab your head and the spider's head rises.
- Works without additional tools: no spring or elastic required, the mechanism is completely in the hook construction itself.
- Small project, big effect: you don't have to crochet for days for this result, but the reaction you provoke is at least as big.
- Suitable for beginners: if you know the basic stitches, you can also crochet this spider.
Around Halloween, this is the project to give someone a little heartbeat pink, completely innocent of course. But honestly, it doesn't have to be Halloween to have fun with this. Put it on the table when you have visitors, put it on a colleague's desk or just use it for yourself, for that little smile every time you put your cup down.
Put the coaster down with someone who doesn't know it yet, and have your phone ready. The reaction is worth its weight in gold every time.
Materials Used for this Sneak Spider:
Use only cotton yarn for this crochet pattern. By crocheting this pattern with 2 threads you get the desired effect. Below is a list of the materials I used for this creepy spider.
Cotton in the colours:
- Black, 20 grams
- White, 4 grams
- Long-haired fluffy black yarn for the legs, such as Durable Coral Teddy, 4 grams
- Crochet hook 3.5 and 2.5
- Scissors, needle, little bit of stuffing
We crochet the coaster with 2 strands of black cotton.
The diameter of the spider from leg to leg is 22cm.
Clearly written PDF Crochet Pattern
With this PDF crochet pattern you can crochet this sneaky spider yourself! This 3-page PDF contains detailed clear crochet instructions that are explained with photos, including extensive information about the materials used and the crochet stitches used and their abbreviations.
Whether you have just mastered the basic stitches as a novice crocheter or if you are more experienced. If you know how to make a Magic Ring, a Single Crochet, a Slip Stitch and a Chain Stitch, then you can crochet this amazing creation yourself.
If you get stuck on a certain part of a pattern, I'm only a message away! I would like to help you make a creation to be proud of!
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