Product Description
Inspired by the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. As a comic book fan I'm still waiting for those superpowers to come.So if you're like me this is a stylish way to wear a superhero costume in public and still maintain your secret identity until those powers come.
Construction Top down triangle, with a slight heart shape at the ends.
Techniques lace technics; like different descreases, yo, garter tap beginning. cables, stitches worked trough back loop.
Size Wingspan: 144cm (57'') Depth: 71cm (28'') But easily adjusted to desired size.
Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Shawl by Atalante
Design Overview
The Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Shawl is an intermediate-level knitted shawl inspired by Spider-Man comic book aesthetics. Designer Lotta Groeger created this pattern as a stylish way to incorporate superhero fandom into everyday wear while maintaining a practical, wearable garment. The shawl offers a generous wingspan and depth, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a statement piece.
Finished Dimensions
- Wingspan: 144cm (57 inches)
- Depth: 71cm (28 inches)
Materials Required
This shawl is worked in lace weight yarn, with the sample shown in handspun Corriedale fibre in the colourway "The Veiled Detective" from Sheepy Times. The pattern requires approximately 520 metres (570 yards) of lace weight yarn. Knitters will need a 3.5mm (US size) tapestry needle for finishing and four stitch markers to track pattern repeats throughout the project.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Shawl employs lace knitting techniques characteristic of intermediate-level shawl construction. The pattern utilizes stockinette stitch as a reference gauge measurement, though the actual shawl incorporates lace elements typical of decorative shawl designs. Stitch markers are essential for managing pattern repeats and maintaining shaping throughout the knitting process.
Gauge and Sizing Notes
The recommended gauge is 23 stitches and 40 rows over a 4-inch (10cm) square in stockinette stitch. However, the pattern notes that gauge is not critical to the final result. Knitters should be aware that variations in gauge will affect both the finished dimensions and total yardage required, so adjustments may be necessary based on individual tension and yarn choice.
Pattern Details
This is a downloadable PDF pattern suitable for knitters with intermediate experience. The design balances technical interest with wearability, making it an appealing project for those seeking to expand their shawl-knitting skills while creating a garment with thematic appeal.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Atalante |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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