Crochet Tutorial: Cute Watermelon & Blueberry Fruity Spiders – Free Crochet Pattern

This adorable fruity spider duo combines the charm of plush amigurumi with the playful look of kawaii nursery decor, handmade gifts, and collectible crochet toys. The watermelon spider and blueberry spider are soft, round, bright, and eye-catching, making them ideal for anyone searching for cute crochet plush, handmade spider plush, fruit animal decor, or gift ideas for craft fairs.

Both spiders in this set are designed with a low, chubby body, oversized safety eyes, thick velvet-style texture, and sweet fruity toppers that make them especially appealing for nursery shelf styling, seasonal gift shopping, handmade plush display, and boutique amigurumi lovers. Their soft chenille finish and compact shape also make them perfect for those who enjoy creating premium crochet plush toys to sell or gift.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates two separate plush spiders shown in the image:

• Watermelon Spider with a green striped back, pink legs, pink cheek blush, and a small watermelon slice hat.
• Blueberry Spider with a deep blue-violet body, purple legs, pink-purple mouth detail, and a blueberry cluster with leaves on top.

The spiders are worked as soft amigurumi using plush yarn. The bodies are intentionally rounded and slightly flattened on the bottom so they sit low on a table. The head is not a separate sharply defined part. Instead, the front sphere transitions into the back body in a smooth, compact shape, just like the photo.

The legs are thick, short, softly bent, and attached low on the sides. The facial style is simple and very cute: large glossy eyes, tiny embroidered nose or mouth area, and blush cheeks on the watermelon spider.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate.

The stitches themselves are simple, but accuracy matters. Positioning, shaping, and assembly are what make the finished spiders match the photo closely. Work slowly, count every stitch, and pin parts before sewing permanently.

Finished Size

Using super bulky plush yarn and a small hook for a tight fabric, each spider will measure approximately:

• Watermelon Spider: about 6.5 to 7.5 inches long including body, not including hat
• Blueberry Spider: about 6.5 to 7.5 inches long including body, not including topper
• Body height: about 3.5 to 4 inches
• Leg span: about 8 to 9 inches across depending on leg bend

If you use thinner yarn, your spiders will be smaller but the proportions should remain the same.

Materials

• Super bulky plush or chenille yarn in:
  • Dark teal green
  • Mint green
  • Soft pink
  • Red
  • Cream or off-white
  • Deep blueberry blue
  • Dark purple
  • Medium lavender
  • Leaf green
• Crochet hook, typically 4.0 mm to 5.0 mm depending on yarn thickness
• Polyfill stuffing
• Large safety eyes, approximately 18 mm to 22 mm
• Black embroidery thread or black yarn for facial details
• Pink yarn or felt-safe blush embroidery for cheeks
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Straight pins or clips for assembly

Gauge and Fabric Notes

Gauge is less important than density. Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. Plush yarn tends to hide stitch definition, so use stitch markers every round.

The photo shows a very soft, velvety, chunky finish. To match that look, use a hook slightly smaller than usual for your chosen plush yarn. A firm fabric is important because the spiders are round and heavily stuffed.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• sl st = slip stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

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General Construction Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Use invisible decreases for smoother shaping.
• Stuff firmly but not so hard that the body becomes distorted.
• The body is slightly wider at the back than the front.
• The front face area should stay round and open enough to hold large eyes.
• Legs should be lightly stuffed only at the top or not stuffed at all, depending on your yarn thickness.
• Pin all parts in place first. This project depends heavily on balanced placement.

Color Planning for Accuracy

The watermelon spider has a striped back section that visually reads like a watermelon rind. The front face and upper head are dark green. The rear section alternates mint green and dark green in broad curved sections, not tiny stripes.

The blueberry spider has a rich blue-purple front body and a back section worked in curved horizontal bands of blue, purple, and lavender. The topper is made of three small berries and two leaves.

For the closest result, do not overcomplicate the striping. The image looks soft and clean, so broad color sections are better than narrow repeated stripes.

Watermelon Spider

Watermelon Spider Body

The watermelon spider body is made in one main piece from front to back. The face remains dark green. The rear section adds mint and dark green striping to imitate a watermelon rind.

1. With dark green, make MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. (Sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
6. (Sc 4, inc) rep 6 times. (36)
7. (Sc 5, inc) rep 6 times. (42)
8. (Sc 6, inc) rep 6 times. (48)
9. (Sc 7, inc) rep 6 times. (54)
10. Sc around. (54)
11. Sc around. (54)
12. Sc around. (54)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spacing them about 8 to 10 visible stitches apart. Because plush yarn is thick, test the expression before locking them. The eyes should sit low on the front half and face slightly outward for a sweet look.

Now begin the rind-like rear striping. You may either change colors by round or by planned wedge sections. The photo shows wide, curved color patches, so wedge-style sections are the best visual match. A simple method is given below.

Rear Stripe Option for the Watermelon Body

For Rounds 13 to 20, work mostly in dark green, but replace broad sections with mint green. Make the mint sections slightly diagonal from one round to the next so the back looks naturally striped instead of perfectly banded.

A practical way to do this is:

• Round 13: 36 dark green, 18 mint green
• Round 14: 12 dark green, 18 mint green, 24 dark green
• Round 15: 8 mint green, 18 dark green, 10 mint green, 18 dark green
• Round 16: 20 dark green, 14 mint green, 20 dark green
• Round 17: 10 mint green, 20 dark green, 10 mint green, 14 dark green
• Round 18: 54 sts total with similar gentle shifting

You do not need exact mathematical symmetry here. What matters is creating large curved mint patches against dark green so the back resembles the plush watermelon shell in the image.

1. Round 13 to Round 18: Sc around in planned stripe pattern, total 54 sts each round.
2. Round 19: (Sc 7, dec) rep 6 times. (48)
3. Round 20: Sc around. (48)
4. Round 21: (Sc 6, dec) rep 6 times. (42)
5. Round 22: Sc around. (42)
6. Round 23: (Sc 5, dec) rep 6 times. (36)
7. Round 24: (Sc 4, dec) rep 6 times. (30)
8. Round 25: (Sc 3, dec) rep 6 times. (24)

Begin stuffing firmly now. Shape the front into a rounded face and the back into a fuller rear mound. The overall form should be like two soft connected spheres, with the front slightly smaller than the back.

1. Round 26: (Sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)
2. Round 27: (Sc 1, dec) rep 6 times. (12)
3. Round 28: Dec rep 6 times. (6)

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Fasten off and close the opening. Use your fingers to shape the body so the bottom sits flatter than the top.

Watermelon Spider Legs (Make 8)

The legs are short, thick, rounded, and floppy. They do not stand stiffly upward. In the image, the front legs curve forward, the middle legs angle outward, and the back legs point slightly backward.

1. With pink yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 6.
3. Turn slightly and work on the opposite side of the chain: sc 5, inc in last st. (12)
4. Round 2: sc around. (12)
5. Round 3: (Sc 4, dec) twice. (10)
6. Round 4: sc around. (10)
7. Round 5: (Sc 3, dec) twice. (8)
8. Round 6: sc around. (8)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff only the first half of each leg, or leave unstuffed if your plush yarn already makes the leg plump. Flatten the opening before sewing.

Watermelon Slice Hat

The hat sits centered on the top front of the body, not all the way back. It should be small and cute, with a red top, a cream middle band, and a green base. It stands upright at a slight backward tilt.

Red Slice

1. With red yarn, ch 2.
2. Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)
3. Inc around. (12)
4. (Sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
5. Sc around. (18)
6. (Sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
7. Sc around. (24)

Flatten the circle into a semicircle shape by folding and lightly tacking the lower edge later. Do not overstuff. Add just a small puff of stuffing so the slice looks plush.

Rind Bands

1. Join cream yarn to the flat lower edge side and sc evenly across the bottom curve, about 12 sc.
2. Fasten off cream.
3. Join green yarn and sc across the same lower edge, about 12 sc.

You may also crochet the slice as a semicircle from the start if you prefer, but the rounded plush slice in the image looks best when slightly stuffed.

Seeds

Using black yarn, embroider 5 to 6 small teardrop seeds on the front of the red slice. Keep them vertical and evenly spaced, but not perfectly uniform. The photo shows tiny, simple black seeds.

Watermelon Spider Face Details

The eyes are very large and glossy. The mouth area is tiny. The blush cheeks are pale pink and placed low, one beneath each eye.

• Embroider a tiny black or dark pink nose-mouth detail centered between and slightly below the eyes.
• Add two soft pink blush ovals, one under each eye.
• Keep the facial embroidery minimal. The expression in the photo is sweet and simple.

Blueberry Spider

Blueberry Spider Body

The blueberry spider body has the same general structure as the watermelon spider, but the color story is different. The front face is deep blueberry blue. The back section transitions into stripes of blue, purple, and lavender.

1. With deep blue yarn, make MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. (Sc 1, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
5. (Sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
6. (Sc 4, inc) rep 6 times. (36)
7. (Sc 5, inc) rep 6 times. (42)
8. (Sc 6, inc) rep 6 times. (48)
9. (Sc 7, inc) rep 6 times. (54)
10. Sc around. (54)
11. Sc around. (54)
12. Sc around. (54)

Insert the eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced about 8 to 10 stitches apart, matching the watermelon spider. The blueberry spider in the image has a slightly more centered, forward-facing look, so keep the eyes balanced and level.

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Rear Stripe Plan for Blueberry Spider

For the back portion, use curved horizontal bands of color. The image shows a dark blue-purple base, then alternating lavender, medium blue, and dark purple arcs across the rear.

A good round sequence is:

• Round 13: deep blue all around
• Round 14: 36 deep blue, 18 lavender
• Round 15: 18 medium blue, 18 dark purple, 18 deep blue
• Round 16: 16 lavender, 20 medium blue, 18 dark purple
• Round 17: 18 dark purple, 18 lavender, 18 medium blue
• Round 18: mixed broad stripes in the same palette

Keep the front 40 percent of the spider face area in the main deep blue shade. The stripes should mostly decorate the back dome.

1. Round 13 to Round 18: Sc around in stripe pattern, 54 sts each round.
2. Round 19: (Sc 7, dec) rep 6 times. (48)
3. Round 20: Sc around. (48)
4. Round 21: (Sc 6, dec) rep 6 times. (42)
5. Round 22: Sc around. (42)
6. Round 23: (Sc 5, dec) rep 6 times. (36)
7. Round 24: (Sc 4, dec) rep 6 times. (30)
8. Round 25: (Sc 3, dec) rep 6 times. (24)
9. Round 26: (Sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)
10. Round 27: (Sc 1, dec) rep 6 times. (12)
11. Round 28: Dec rep 6 times. (6)

Stuff firmly while shaping. The blueberry spider should appear just as round as the watermelon spider, with a full rear dome and a slightly smaller front face sphere.

Blueberry Spider Legs (Make 8)

The legs are similar in length to the watermelon spider but worked in lavender. They appear slightly cooler in tone and may be positioned a little tighter to the body.

1. With lavender yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 6.
3. Work on opposite side of chain: sc 5, inc in final st. (12)
4. Round 2: sc around. (12)
5. Round 3: (Sc 4, dec) twice. (10)
6. Round 4: sc around. (10)
7. Round 5: (Sc 3, dec) twice. (8)
8. Round 6: sc around. (8)

Fasten off with a long tail. Lightly stuff only if needed. These legs should remain soft and bendable.

Blueberry Topper

The topper is made of three small blueberries and two leaves. In the photo, the cluster sits centered on top of the head, slightly toward the front, with the leaves tucked beneath the berries.

Mini Blueberries (Make 3)

1. With medium blue yarn, make MR, 6 sc. (6)
2. Inc around. (12)
3. Sc around. (12)
4. (Sc 1, dec) rep 4 times. (8)

Add a tiny pinch of stuffing. Fasten off and close neatly. Leave a sewing tail for each berry.

Top Indent for Each Berry

Using matching yarn, bring the yarn through the center top and pull gently to create a slight blueberry dimple. Secure underneath. This small detail helps the topper look like real berries instead of plain balls.

Leaves (Make 2)

1. With leaf green, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1.
3. On opposite side of chain: hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1.

Fasten off leaving a tail. Shape the leaves so they angle outward from the berry cluster.

Blueberry Spider Face Details

The blueberry spider has no visible cheek blush like the watermelon spider. Instead, it has a tiny pink-purple mouth or nose detail centered between the eyes.

• Embroider a tiny horizontal oval nose or a soft small smile in pink-purple yarn.
• Keep it very small so the eyes remain the main facial feature.
• Do not add large cheeks or heavy embroidery.

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Assembly for Both Spiders

Leg Placement

This step is extremely important if you want the finished toys to match the image.

Each spider has 8 legs, with 4 legs on each side. Attach them low on the body, beginning slightly behind the eye line and ending near the back third of the body.

Arrange the legs in this order on each side:

• Front leg: points forward and slightly downward
• Second leg: angles outward
• Third leg: angles outward and slightly back
• Back leg: angles backward

To match the soft plush look, sew the legs flattened against the body rather than sticking straight out from a single point. The legs should emerge from the lower side seam area, not the center top.

Pin all eight legs before sewing. Stand the spider on a table and adjust until it looks stable and symmetrical.

How to Sew the Legs Neatly

1. Flatten the open end of each leg.
2. Align the flattened edge against the body.
3. Sew through the full width of the flattened opening so the leg attaches broadly, not at one tiny point.
4. After sewing, use one extra tack stitch near the first third of the leg if you want it to keep a forward bend.

This broad sewing method gives the legs the soft plush angle seen in the photo.

Attaching the Watermelon Hat

• Place the hat on the top front center of the watermelon spider.
• Angle it slightly backward.
• Sew only along the bottom green edge so the top remains dimensional.
• Add the hat after checking the face direction, so it does not sit off-center.

Attaching the Blueberry Cluster

• Sew the three mini blueberries together first in a triangular cluster.
• Tuck the two leaves beneath the lower edge of the berries.
• Place the entire cluster on the top center-front area of the head.
• Sew securely through the berries and leaves into the body.

The center berry should sit slightly forward, with the other two behind it, similar to the image.

Detailed Shaping Notes

These plush spiders look simple at first, but the exact shape matters a lot. The body should not look like a perfect sphere. It should look like a rounded front head attached seamlessly to a fuller back body.

To get that look, stuff the front half firmly but smoothly. Stuff the back half even more fully so it lifts slightly higher than the front. Then flatten the base gently with your palm.

If the bottom is too round, the spider may roll. If the bottom is slightly flattened, it will sit naturally on a tabletop like the image.

The legs should not be too long. Long legs will make the spiders look more realistic and less cute. In the photo, the legs are chunky, short, and soft, supporting a very cuddly, stylized shape.

The eyes should also be placed slightly lower than the body midpoint. High eyes make the expression look strange. Lower eyes create the baby-like face seen in the picture.

Optional Adjustments for Better Accuracy

If Your Body Looks Too Tall

• Reduce one plain round before the decrease section.
• Flatten the base more during stuffing.
• Use slightly less stuffing in the topmost area.

If Your Spider Looks Too Narrow

• Add one more increase round to reach 60 stitches instead of 54.
• Then work 2 plain rounds before decreasing.
• Make sure the legs are attached low and spread outward.

If Your Face Looks Too Small

• Place the eyes one round lower.
• Space the eyes slightly wider.
• Avoid adding too much stripe color to the front face area.

If the Legs Curl Too Much

• Reduce stuffing in the legs.
• Use one fewer decrease round.
• Sew them flatter against the body.

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Pattern Styling Notes for the Exact Look

The photo has a very polished plush-toy look, so neat finishing matters. Hide every yarn end securely inside the body. Brush the plush yarn lightly with your fingers to blend any visible joins.

The watermelon spider should feel cheerful and candy-like. The pink legs and blush give it that playful character. The blueberry spider should feel cooler and slightly more elegant because of the berry topper and deeper tones.

Even though both spiders use the same basic body structure, do not make them identical twins. Their color placement, face details, and toppers are what create their unique personalities.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Before tying off your final sewing tails, place both spiders side by side and compare them. Make sure the body sizes feel balanced, the eyes sit at the same level on each piece, and the toppers are centered.

Check that all legs touch the surface naturally. Add tiny shaping stitches if needed under the chin or side seams to round the face and settle the body. Keep facial embroidery minimal, soft, and symmetrical.

Care Notes

• Spot clean whenever possible.
• Avoid machine washing if your yarn is very plush or delicate.
• Do not wring or twist the legs.
• Let the toys air dry completely after cleaning.
• Keep away from high heat to protect the chenille texture.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both bodies firmly stuffed but still soft?
• Are the eyes level and evenly spaced?
• Are all 8 legs placed low and evenly on each side?
• Does the watermelon hat tilt slightly backward?
• Is the blueberry cluster centered with leaves visible?
• Do both spiders sit flat on a table?
• Are all yarn tails hidden securely inside?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft damp cloth with mild soap for gentle surface cleaning. Dab only the stained area and avoid soaking the plush body. Rinse the cloth, dab again to remove residue, then reshape the spider by hand and dry flat on a towel.

For long-term storage, keep the finished spiders in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid crushing the toppers under heavy objects. If needed, lightly fluff the plush yarn with clean fingers before display.