Happy Halloween critter knitters! Or, whatever season you’re in I hope it’s a happy one, because spiders are a year round delight.

This hat is knit bottom up, with a few rows of half twisted rib before you begin on the chart. I think this is the perfect time to practice your ladderback jacquard technique because it will be a few rows before you get to stranding. After you finish the hat body, you can optionally knit a little spider to dangle from the top.

Pay what you want pricing

Due to the incredible support I have received for my patterns, I am exploring some options for adding “pay what you want” features to my smaller patterns.

This pattern is originally $10. That is a little higher than most of my accessories because of the included spider, and the additional sizes.

To get this pattern for $7: 7spidersplease
To get this pattern for $5: 5spidersplease
To get this pattern for free: freethespiders

Thanks so much for supporting my work, I am so excited that I get to use this medium to talk about the diversity and delights of the arthropod world.

If the coupon code does not work, please let me know. I am unable to apply a coupon code post-purchase and will not offer refunds for accidental purchases, thank you for understanding!

When you buy a pattern from me, you are helping to support my work as a scientist! That’s just the truth. The money I make from these patterns is fed directly into more science and scientific outreach- from purchasing supplies for activities at outreach events, to getting more yarn for more bug patterns, to gas for my field vehicle, to cages and plants for my aphids. I am always happy to talk about my research and answer bug questions, so reach out if you would like to learn more about it.

Yarn
Any DK yarn will work for this project. Make sure you’re using a colorwork friendly yarn so that the spiderweb contrast comes across!

Kelbourne Woolens Germantown DK (100% N. American wool, 270yds/274m/100g), DK weight
Colors used in sample:
MC (background): Black
CC (spiderweb): Natural

Needles
For the hat: US 4 3.5mm, 16” 40cm circular
For the spider: US 2 2.75mm, 2 x 16” 40cm circular*

Notions
Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle.

Gauge
Colorwork and Stockinette 3.5mm: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” 10cm
Please swatch in the round for this pattern!

Yardage
MC: 45, (50, 54, 60, 67) yards/ 19, (20, 21, 22, 25) g
39, (45, 49, 55, 62) meters, Skeins: 1, (1, 1, 1, 1)
CC: 46, (50, 53, 56, 60) yards/ 18, (18, 19.5, 20.7, 22) g
42, (46, 47, 47, 52) meters, Skeins: 1, (1, 1, 1, 1)
MC for spider: 20 yards/ 8g/ 18.28m

Sizes
Measurements are given for the finished garment, after blocking
Sizes: To fit Baby (0-6 months), (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, and Adult Large)

a brief note on sizing. Testers knitting for children had mixed results when knitting the Baby–Child sizes. I would recommend sizing up if you are knitting for a head in between sizes.
Finished Circumference: 14.5, (16.5, 18, 20, 22.5, 23.5”)” 36.25, (41.25, 45, 50, 56.25, 60) cm]