You only need 2 simple supplies to make this inexpensive fall craft. Add a spider to your embroidery hoop spiderweb for a spooky touch, or leave the web on its own! These webs look great hanging on the wall, in the window, or sitting on the mantle.
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What type of yarn is best for making a yarn spider web?
We used acrylic yarn to make our yarn spiderwebs. This type of yarn is easy to work with, it’s inexpensive, and we really liked how it looked. Cotton yarn might also work, but it does fray apart a lot easier, which can make it difficult to tie the knots. If you don’t want to use yarn you can also use embroidery floss, like we use for making string art, or even twine or macrame cord.
What size of embroidery hoop do you recommend for making a yarn spider web?
We used 3 sizes of embroidery hoops, with diameters of 4, 6, and 8 inches. You can choose whatever hoop size you like. Larger hoops are easier for kids to use because of the bigger area to work in. The smaller the hoop, the more intricate the design. You can also space the rows apart more on the larger hoop, making it easier to work with.
What can I do with this DIY yarn spiderweb?
Tie yarn around the top center of the embroidery hoop and hang your yarn spiderweb in a window or even outside on a covered porch. You can also lean it in the windowsill or on a mantle or desk. You can even add a spider to the web for an extra spooky touch! Buy a plastic spider (ours are from the dollar store) or make your own small pom pom spider! You can glue or tie the spider to the web, or have it dangling down from a length of yarn.
This yarn spider web is a great way to add a creepy crawly and slightly spooky touch to your Halloween decorations. It’s a simple weaving craft that’s so much fun to make! It also works well as a read-along craft for a book like Charlotte’s Web.
Here’s even more spider craft ideas:
How to Make Lolly Pop Spiders
Pine Cone Spider Craft
Beaded Spider Tutorial
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