

First pattern... here goes:
Use an f hook (larger or smaller depending on your finger size).
5 sc in a circle.
sc twice in each sc around (10)
sc around for 2 rounds
decrease one st and sc in 8 (9)
sc in 4 decrease and sc in 4 (8)
sc around
*ch 8 then sc in second ch from the hook and sc 6 then sc in next st* do seven more times to make eight legs and then finish off and hide thread ends.
Sew on a smile and eyes.