Crochet Spiderman Head Free Pattern

There’s something quietly joyful about turning familiar superhero faces into soft, round crochet forms.
This crochet spiderman head pattern grew from that idea—simple shapes, clear colors, and a handmade calm that softens even the boldest heroes.

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Placed side by side, Spiderman, Ironman, and Captain America become small, friendly characters. Bright reds, blues, and yellows stand out gently against a clean background. The mood stays playful, not loud. A relaxed project for makers who enjoy recognizable designs without heavy detail or complicated construction.

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This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell the finished items made by hand in small quantities, but please credit Lennutas as the designer. Copying, sharing, or redistributing this pattern (in part or full) is not allowed.

About the Pattern

This is a superhero amigurumi pattern designed to create three round crochet heads inspired by Spiderman, Ironman, and Captain America.

This pattern focuses on the head only, making it an easy way to explore superhero amigurumi without committing to a full doll.

What to expect:

Skill level: Intermediate
(color changes, embroidery details, simple attachments)
Estimated time: 1–2 hours per head

The pattern works well with semi-cotton yarn, which helps keep stitches defined while staying soft to the touch. A 2.3 mm crochet hook gives a dense, tidy fabric that holds embroidery details clearly.

🧶 Choosing yarn for a crochet spiderman project can feel tricky.
I’ve put together a quiet overview of yarns for amigurumi, focusing on texture, stitch definition, and comfort in the hands.

This design is written for relaxed crochet sessions—one head at a time, no rush.
A free PDF version is available for Close Friends members, shared quietly as a thank-you for supporting handmade work.

Related designs from the Heropaws Collection PDF Bundle explore the same superhero spirit with low-sew construction and beginner-friendly shaping, including Boltmask Cat, Ironpaw Cat, Shielddog, and Greenforge.

Free Pattern — Crochet Spiderman Head

The free pattern for this crochet spiderman design begins just below.
Take your time here. This project is meant to feel calm and familiar, with simple steps repeated gently from one round to the next.

Below is the full structure of the pattern, shared as a free version for quiet crochet time.

Abbreviations

New to projects like this crochet spiderman head?
If you’d like a calm refresher on basic crochet stitches, I’ve shared a simple guide that pairs well with small amigurumi projects like this one.

MR – Magic ring / Magic circle
Sc – Single crochet
Inc – Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
Dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
[…] *x – Repeat the instructions in brackets x times
(…) – Number of stitches at the end of the round

Pattern Instructions

Spiderman Head

Start with red yarn

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)
5: [inc, 3 sc] * 6 (30)
6: [inc, 4 sc] * 6 (36)
7: 36 sc (36)
8: [inc, 5 sc] * 6 (42)
9: 42 sc (42)
10: [inc, 6 sc] * 6 (48)

🎨 Clean color changes matter in a crochet spiderman head.
If you’d like a gentle guide on how to change yarn color smoothly, I’ve shared a step-by-step tutorial you can follow at your own pace.

Change to white yarn on BLUE bold stitches.

11: 18 sc, 2 sc, 8 sc, 2 sc, 18 sc (48)
12: 17 sc, 4 sc, 6 sc, 4 sc, 17 sc (48)
13: 17 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc, 6 sc, 16 sc (48)
14-15 (2 rounds): 17 sc, 7 sc, sc, 7 sc, 16 sc (48)
16: 10 sc, [inc, sc] * 4, [5 sc, 3 sc] * 2, [inc, sc] * 4, 6 sc (56)
17-19 (3 rounds): 56 sc (56)
20: [dec, 5 sc] * 8 (48)
21: [dec, 4 sc] * 8 (40)
22: [dec, 3 sc] * 8 (32)

Start stuffing.

23: 16 dec (16)
24: 8 dec (8)

Finish stuffing.

25: 2 dec (2) – leave the remaining stitches unworked.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Strap (x2)

Use black yarn.

Chain 30 (less or more until reaching the edge of the changing color)

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the straps along the changing color part on the head.
Use black yarn to embroider the web on the face. (Video Tutorial)

Ironman Head

Start with red yarn.

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)

Change to yellow yarn on BLUE bold stitches.

5: [inc, 3 sc] * 2, inc, sc, 2 sc, {sc, sc}, 2 sc, sc, [inc, 3 sc] * 2 (30)
6: [inc, 4 sc] * 2, inc, 2 sc, 2 sc, {sc, sc}, 3 sc, sc, [inc, 4 sc] * 2 (36)
7: 12 sc, 4 sc, 3 sc, 4 sc, 13 sc (36)
8: [inc, 5 sc] * 2, [inc, 5 sc] * 2, [inc, 5 sc] * 2 (42)
9: 15 sc, 13 sc, 14 sc (42)
10: [inc, 6 sc] * 2, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, [inc, 6 sc] * 2 (48)
11: 17 sc, 16 sc, 15 sc (48)

Change to cyan yarn on ORANGE bold stitches.

12-13 (2 rounds): 16 sc, 3 sc, 4 sc, 4 sc, 4 sc, 3 sc, 14 sc (48)
14: 17 sc, 16 sc, 15 sc (48)
15: 16 sc, 18 sc, 14 sc (48)
16: 10 sc, [inc, sc] * 3, inc, 17 sc, inc, [sc, inc] * 3, 7 sc (56)
17: 23 sc, 14 sc, 19 sc (56)
18-19 (2 rounds): 25 sc, 10 sc, 21 sc (56)
20: [dec, 5 sc] * 3, dec, 2 sc, 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, [dec, 5 sc] * 3 (48)
21: [dec, 4 sc] * 8 (40)
22: [dec, 3 sc] * 8 (32)

Start stuffing.

23: 16 dec (16)
24: 8 dec (8)

Finish stuffing.

25: 2 dec (2) – leave the remaining stitches
unworked.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Strap

Use black yarn.

Chain 60 (less or more until reaching the edge of the changing color)

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the strap along the edge of the changing color part, and use the tail to embroider the mouth as

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Captain Head

Start with navy yarn

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)
5: [inc, 3 sc] * 6 (30)
6: [inc, 4 sc] * 6 (36)
7: 36 sc (36)
8: [inc, 5 sc] * 6 (42)
9: 42 sc (42)
10: [inc, 6 sc] * 6 (48)
11-12 (2 rounds): 48 sc (48)

** Mark the 20th stitch of round 12 for the eye placement, and the 29th stitch for the second eye.

Change to off-white yarn on BLUE stitches.

13: 24 sc, 2 sc, 22 sc (48)
14: 23 sc, 4 sc, 21 sc (48)

Change to off-white yarn.

15: 48 sc (48)
16: 10 sc, [inc, sc] * 4, 16 sc, [inc, sc] * 4, 6 sc (56)

** Place the safety eyes at the marked stitches on round 12.

17-19 (3 rounds): 56 sc (56)
20: [dec, 5 sc] * 8 (48)
21: [dec, 4 sc] * 8 (40)
22: [dec, 3 sc] * 8 (32)

Start stuffing.

23: 16 dec (16)
24: 8 dec (8)

Finish stuffing.

25: 2 dec (2) – leave the remaining stitches unworked.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Blue Strap

Use navy yarn.

Chain 47 (less or more until reaching the edge

of the changing color)

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (x2)

Use brown yarn.

1: 6 sc into MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
4: 18 sc (18)
5: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)
6-9 (4 rounds): 24 sc (24)
10: [dec, 6 sc] * 3 (21)
11-12 (2 rounds): 21 sc (21)
13: [dec, 5 sc] * 3 (18)
14: 18 sc (18)
15: [dec, 4 sc] * 3 (15)
16: [dec, 3 sc] * 3 (12)

Stuff lightly.

Fold in half, crochet through both layers 6 sc.

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

White Strap

Use white yarn.

Part 1

Chain 13

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 2

Chain 4

Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

🪡 Sewing parts together doesn’t need to feel stressful.
This video guide walks through calm, practical tips for sewing amigurumi pieces, useful when finishing a crochet spiderman project.

Assembly

Embroider the highlights with white yarn on both sides of the eyes.
Sew the navy trap along the edge of the changing color part.
Embroider the nose on round 14, between the eyes with black yarn.
Sew the white straps to the head from round 4 to round 10 as an “A” letter.
Sew the ears to the head at round 4.

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Closing Notes

Thank you for spending a little time here with this crochet spiderman project.
Handmade pieces like these don’t need to be perfect. A small wobble, a slightly uneven stitch—those are often the parts that make a toy feel alive.

If you make one of these superhero heads, I’d love to see it.
You can share your work, tag @lennutas, or send a photo my way. Seeing your finished pieces is always a quiet joy.

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