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Crochet Pattern – Tarantula Bird Eating Spider

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Okay, this post should have come with a warning, but don’t worry this spider isn’t real,it is Crochet!

How amazing does it look, I feel the need to secretly make these and then place them all over the house like a spider nest has appeared overnight. Oh, the fun it would be in freaking out my husband and kids.

You can start crocheting your spider outbreak by purchasing the pattern here. 

The Spider is crocheted from mohair yarn; the body is stuffed with fiberfill; the legs are set on a flexible wire frame.
Measurements:
1. Abdominal part – 2 inches ( 5 cm).
2. Head and body part – 1.6 inches (4 cm) .
3. Small legs – 2inches ( 5 cm).
4. Big legs – 4 inches ( 10 cm).

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Everly Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Review – Rosette Motifs and Sweet Vintage Style

If you’re a sucker for anything with a little texture and a bit of old-school sweetness, the Everly crochet baby blanket is going to be right up your alley. This pattern is described as being inspired by a “field of blooming roses,” and honestly… that’s exactly the vibe. Those rosette motifs give it that pretty, dimensional look that instantly makes a blanket feel special, even before it’s finished.

What I like about a motif-based baby blanket like this is the built-in “wow factor.” You’re not just making rows and rows of the same stitch (which can be soothing… until you’re 900 stitches in and questioning your life choices). With the rosettes, you get that satisfying sense of progress — each motif feels like a little finished moment, and then suddenly you’ve got a blanket coming together.

The finished size is a really lovely, practical baby blanket size too: approximately 36” wide x 44” long. Big enough for pram naps, floor play, tummy time, and all those cozy cuddles — without turning into a never-ending, queen-size commitment.

This is also one of those patterns that makes a gorgeous gift. It’s sweet and nursery-friendly, but it doesn’t feel overly cutesy. It has that timeless, handmade look that people tend to keep — the kind of blanket that ends up being “the” blanket in family photos for years.

If you enjoy crochet that has texture, charm, and that slightly vintage-meets-whimsical feel, Everly is the kind of blanket pattern that’s genuinely fun to make and even nicer to gift.