Crochet Tutorial: Kiwi Fruit Jumping Spider – Free Crochet Pattern

This adorable kiwi fruit jumping spider is a soft, collectible amigurumi with bright tropical styling, oversized safety eyes, and playful fruit accessories. It is perfect for anyone searching for a handmade plush spider, kawaii crochet decor, or a unique gift for fruit lovers and amigurumi collectors.

The finished design features a rounded mint spider body, a kiwi-inspired back, a blue fruit cape, tiny sandals, a shoulder bag, bananas, a berry basket, and a decorative hat. It is a wonderful project for anyone who loves artisan toys, crochet plush patterns, boutique handmade gifts, and cute nursery display pieces.

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 is written in US English crochet terms.

The design is built in separate parts and then assembled carefully to match the photographed spider as closely as possible.

The most important shaping points are the large rounded head, the soft oval body, the raised kiwi back section, the thick front legs, and the sweet face with close-set oversized eyes and blush cheeks.

The accessories are not optional if you want the same visual result as the photo.

To achieve the same look, use plush yarn for the spider body and standard cotton yarn for the accessories.

This creates the exact contrast seen in the image: a velvety spider with crisp fruit details.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate.

You should be comfortable with:

• Working in continuous rounds
• Invisible decreases
• Color changes
• Making flat appliqués
• Light embroidery
• Precise assembly

Materials

• Super bulky plush yarn in pale mint green for head, body, and legs
• Super bulky plush yarn in lime green for kiwi back ring
• Super bulky plush yarn in white for kiwi center and paw tips
• Super bulky plush yarn in dark brown for foot cuffs and lower leg markings
• Worsted cotton yarn in turquoise blue for cape
• Worsted cotton yarn in bright yellow for edging, bag, sandals, fruit motifs, and bananas
• Worsted cotton yarn in leaf green for stems, leaves, and flower centers
• Worsted cotton yarn in kiwi green for kiwi slice appliqué
• Worsted cotton yarn in orange for the orange slice head decoration
• Worsted cotton yarn in pale yellow for the lemon slice head decoration
• Worsted cotton yarn in beige or tan for berry basket
• Worsted cotton yarn in red, navy, and dark blue for berries
• Light pink yarn for cheek circles
• Two very large black safety eyes
• One medium black safety nose or black oval eye for the center nose area
• Black embroidery thread for mouth and eyebrow accents
• Polyfill stuffing
• 2.25 mm hook for cotton yarn details
• 4.5 mm to 5 mm hook for plush yarn, depending on tension
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Two small wooden buttons for the cape

Finished Size

Using the yarns and hooks above, the spider will measure about 8.5 to 10 inches tall in a seated pose.

The full width across the front legs will be about 8 to 9 inches.

The accessories are scaled specifically for that size.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but consistency matters.

Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show.

For the cotton accessories, keep the tension neat and firm so the motifs stay crisp.

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Abbreviations

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

Important Construction Notes

• The head is the visual focal point, so do not under-stuff it.
• The body should sit low and wide behind the head.
• The kiwi back is made separately and sewn on top of the abdomen.
• The first pair of legs must angle forward and down to frame the face.
• The cape should sit high on the neck like a short poncho.
• Place the eyes low enough to create the classic jumping spider expression.

Head

Use pale mint plush yarn and the larger hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc around. (66)
12. Rnd 12-21: Sc around. (66) 10 rounds

Insert the two large safety eyes between Rnds 14 and 15 with 10 visible stitches between them.

Insert the medium black nose centered one round lower, between Rnds 16 and 17.

The nose should sit between the eyes but slightly below them, creating the exact sweet clustered face seen in the photo.

1. Rnd 22: 9 sc, dec around. (60)
2. Rnd 23: 8 sc, dec around. (54)
3. Rnd 24: 7 sc, dec around. (48)

Begin stuffing firmly.

1. Rnd 25: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
2. Rnd 26: 5 sc, dec around. (36)
3. Rnd 27: 4 sc, dec around. (30)

Do not close completely yet.

Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

Body / Abdomen Base

Use pale mint plush yarn.

The body is a wide oval dome, slightly flatter than the head.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rnd 11-17: Sc around. (60) 7 rounds

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Stuff firmly but keep the bottom slightly flatter than the top.

1. Rnd 18: 8 sc, dec around. (54)
2. Rnd 19: 7 sc, dec around. (48)
3. Rnd 20: 6 sc, dec around. (42)
4. Rnd 21: 5 sc, dec around. (36)

Fasten off with a long tail.

The opening remains large enough to sew to the head area and position the kiwi back neatly.

Kiwi Back Topper

This section creates the raised kiwi fruit look on the spider’s back.

Make one white center and one lime ring.

Kiwi Center

Use white plush yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. (30)

Fasten off.

Kiwi Green Ring

Use lime green plush yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc around. (48)

Fasten off.

Sew the white center onto the middle of the lime circle.

Use black embroidery thread to add small straight kiwi seeds around the edge of the white circle.

Make 12 to 16 seeds, spaced evenly.

Sew the completed kiwi topper onto the upper back of the abdomen.

It should sit raised and slightly tilted upward, as in the photo.

Legs

Make 8 legs total in pale mint plush yarn with white tips and dark brown lower cuffs.

The front pair should be the most expressive and slightly more curved forward.

Legs 1 and 2 Front Pair

1. Rnd 1: With white, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: Change to mint, sc around. (6)
4. Rnd 4-8: Sc around. (6) 5 rounds
5. Rnd 9: Change to brown, sc around. (6)
6. Rnd 10-11: Sc around. (6)
7. Rnd 12: Change to mint, sc around. (6)
8. Rnd 13-17: Sc around. (6) 5 rounds

Lightly stuff only the upper half.

Flatten the top opening and sew closed when attaching.

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Legs 3, 4, 5, and 6 Middle Pairs

1. Rnd 1: With white, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: Change to mint, sc around. (6)
4. Rnd 4-7: Sc around. (6) 4 rounds
5. Rnd 8: Change to brown, sc around. (6)
6. Rnd 9-10: Sc around. (6)
7. Rnd 11: Change to mint, sc around. (6)
8. Rnd 12-15: Sc around. (6) 4 rounds

Lightly stuff upper area only.

Legs 7 and 8 Back Pair

1. Rnd 1: With white, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: Change to mint, sc around. (6)
4. Rnd 4-6: Sc around. (6)
5. Rnd 7: Change to brown, sc around. (6)
6. Rnd 8-9: Sc around. (6)
7. Rnd 10: Change to mint, sc around. (6)
8. Rnd 11-13: Sc around. (6)

These are the shortest pair.

They help support the seated pose.

Leg Placement Guide

• Attach the front pair just below the head seam, angled forward and outward.
• Attach the second pair one row behind the first pair, angled slightly down.
• Attach the third pair at mid-body, extending sideways.
• Attach the fourth pair low on the abdomen so the spider sits securely.

The visible look in the photo is soft and plush, not sharply bent.

After sewing, gently shape each leg with your fingers to create relaxed curves.

Cheeks

Make 2 with light pink cotton or velvet yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. (12)

Fasten off.

Sew one cheek under each eye.

They should slightly overlap the lower eye area visually, just like the rounded blush patches in the photo.

Mouth

Use black embroidery thread.

Stitch a tiny upward curved smile centered directly below the nose.

Keep it short and delicate.

A smile that is too wide will change the facial expression too much.

Blue Fruit Cape

Use turquoise blue cotton yarn and the smaller hook.

This piece is worked as a short curved cape with a front opening.

It sits around the neck and upper legs like a little tropical poncho.

1. Ch 31.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 30, ch 1, turn. (30)
3. Row 2: Inc, 28 sc, inc, ch 1, turn. (32)
4. Row 3: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (32)
5. Row 4: Inc, 30 sc, inc, ch 1, turn. (34)
6. Row 5: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (34)
7. Row 6: Inc, 32 sc, inc, ch 1, turn. (36)
8. Row 7: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (36)
9. Row 8: 2 sc in first st, sc 34, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn. (38)
10. Row 9: Sc across.

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Do not fasten off yet.

Work an edging of yellow around the entire outer edge.

Yellow Cape Edging

Change to yellow.

Work 1 round of sc evenly around all edges, placing 3 sc in each outer corner.

Then work a decorative finish:

• Sl st in first st
• Ch 1
• Repeat around: sc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next st

This creates the tiny scalloped trim seen in the image.

Cape Pineapple Appliqués

Make 8 small pineapples in yellow and green cotton.

Each pineapple is very small and flat.

Make 8.

1. With yellow, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, ch 1, turn. (3)
3. Row 2: Inc, sc, inc. (5)
4. Row 3: Sc 5, fasten off yellow.

Attach green yarn at top center.

• Ch 3, sl st in same point
• Ch 3, sl st in same point
• Ch 3, sl st in same point

Fasten off.

Sew the pineapples onto the cape in two balanced columns.

Use the photo as your guide: several pineapples along the lower cape area, leaving room for the two front buttons.

Cape Button Loops

At the right front edge, make two small loops with yellow yarn.

• Join yarn at upper front corner, ch 6, sl st back to edge
• Repeat 1 inch lower for the second loop

Sew two small wooden buttons to the opposite front edge.

Sandals

Make 2 in yellow cotton.

These are decorative and are sewn lightly onto the front feet.

Sole

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, 2 sc in last ch. (13)
3. Rnd 2: Inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. (19)

Fasten off first sole.

Make second.

Straps

Join yellow yarn at one side of sole.

• Ch 8, skip across top, sl st to other side
• Ch 10, bring back toward heel side, sl st to create ankle strap

Fasten off.

Flower for Sandals

Make 2 flowers in light green with yellow centers.

1. With green, 5 sc in MR, join with sl st. (5)
2. In each st work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Fasten off.

With yellow, add one tiny French knot or a single stitched center.

Sew one flower to each sandal strap.

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Kiwi Shoulder Bag

Use yellow cotton yarn.

Bag Body

1. Ch 13.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 10, 2 sc in last ch. (26)
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. (26)
4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (26)
5. Rnd 4-8: Sc around. (26) 5 rounds

Flatten the opening and sew the sides into a slightly flat purse shape.

Do not over-stuff.

It should stay soft and hang naturally.

Bag Strap

With yellow, ch 46.

Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.

Fasten off.

Sew strap ends to the upper corners of the bag.

Kiwi Slice Appliqué for Bag

Make a half kiwi slice.

1. With dark brown, ch 8.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, dec, 3 sc, dec. (5)
4. Fasten off.

Add a pale green half-circle on top:

• Ch 6
• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5)
• Row 2: Ch 1, inc, 3 sc, inc. (7)

Add a white curved strip over the pale green and embroider 4 to 5 black seeds.

Sew the half kiwi to the front of the bag.

Fruit Cap

This yellow accessory sits on the table to the left in the photo.

It resembles a small fruit-shaped bonnet with a green leafy topper.

Cap Base

Use yellow cotton yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7-9: Sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 10: BLO sc around. (36)
9. Rnd 11: Sc around. (36)

Fasten off.

Leaf Topper

Use green cotton yarn.

Make 5 leaves joined at the center.

• In MR work: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc back to ring
• Repeat 4 more times

Pull ring closed and fasten off.

Sew leaf cluster to top center of the cap.

Bananas

Make 2 in yellow cotton.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, ch 1, turn. (6)
3. Row 2: Dec, 2 sc, dec. (4)
4. Row 3: Sc 4.

Fasten off.

Sew a tiny brown tip on one end of each banana.

Curve slightly while stitching closed.

Berry Basket

Basket

Use tan cotton yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-7: Sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: Crab stitch or sl st loosely around the rim.

Fasten off.

Berries

Make 6 to 7 tiny berry balls in dark blue, navy, and red.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: Dec around. (6)

Add a pinch of stuffing if needed.

Fasten off and close.

Place inside the basket without sewing all of them down, or lightly tack 2 or 3 in place for stability.

Head Fruit Slices

The spider in the photo has two decorative fruit slices on the head: one pale yellow slice and one orange slice.

Make one of each.

Orange Slice

1. With orange, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around in orange. (18)

Fasten off.

Using white yarn, embroider wedge lines from center to edge.

Lemon Slice

1. With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (18)

Fasten off.

Embroider wedge lines in white.

Sew one slice near the left side of the head and the other on the upper right area, matching the image.

Body Assembly

1. Stuff the head firmly and close the remaining opening as needed while sewing it to the front of the body.
2. Sew the body opening to the lower back area of the head so the spider has a compact, seated posture.
3. Attach the kiwi back topper to the upper abdomen.
4. Sew the 8 legs symmetrically, checking the pose from the front after each pair.
5. Sew cheeks beneath the eyes.
6. Embroider the mouth.
7. Attach the cape around the neck and upper shoulder area.
8. Add the two buttons to the cape front.
9. Sew or tack the sandals to the front feet.
10. Drape the bag over one side and tack it lightly at the shoulder if desired.
11. Position the fruit slices on the head.

How to Match the Photo More Closely

• Keep the head slightly larger than the abdomen front view.
• Use very large glossy eyes.
• Place the cheeks full and rounded.
• Do not make the legs too thin.
• The kiwi topper must sit high and be clearly visible from behind.
• The cape should be short, not long like a sweater.
• The sandals should stay delicate and decorative.
• The accessories should be bright and cheerful against the mint body color.

Styling the Display Accessories

To recreate the exact presentation, arrange the spider sitting forward on a flat surface.

Place the fruit cap to the left.

Lay the kiwi bag across the front left side.

Set the bananas near the feet.

Place the berry basket to the right.

This arrangement gives the same market-fresh fruit picnic feeling as the original image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from straight on before tightening any final sewing.

The eyes should look centered, wide, and friendly.

Keep the smile tiny and soft.

If needed, add a few small black embroidered brow accents above the eyes for extra expression.

Care Notes

Spot clean whenever possible.

Handle the fruit slices, cape motifs, and bag appliqué gently.

If this toy is for display, keep it away from rough handling to preserve the clean accessory details.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and balanced
• Body seated properly
• 8 legs attached evenly
• Kiwi back centered
• Cheeks level and symmetrical
• Cape trimmed and buttoned
• Sandals secured
• Bag strap neat
• Fruit slices attached
• All ends woven in

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a damp cloth with mild soap for the plush body.

Do not soak wooden buttons.

Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

Store in a dust-free container or on a shelf away from moisture.

If the plush yarn flattens, fluff it gently with clean fingers rather than brushing hard.