Hello everyone, I want to show you how to knit this beautiful and quickly-made openwork pattern that looks like a spider web, complete with little spiders. I found this pattern in an old Soviet booklet and thought to share it with you. It's quite spectacular and voluminous.
Lightweight Knitting Pattern
It would look gorgeous for a scarf and can be knit in 100% viscose for a thick and interesting texture. The pattern is also beautiful on the wrong side, making it an excellent option for double-sided items like blouses or scarves.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn of your choice
- Knitting needles (size appropriate for your yarn)
Pattern Instructions:
Cast On: Multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 edge stitches. For this sample, cast on 12 stitches (a multiple of 4) plus 2 edge stitches. Total cast on stitches = 14. Feel free to cast on stitches with one or two knitting needles for elasticity.
Set-Up Row: You can start with a rib if you like, for example, a 1x1 rib for several rows. This helps create a more stable edge.
Pattern Row 1 (Right Side):
- Slip the first edge stitch as if to knit (edge stitch can be done as purl as well).
- Into the next stitch, work as follows: Knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, all into the same stitch; do not drop this loop off the left needle yet.
- Next, insert the right needle into the next 3 stitches (as if doing a three-stitch decrease) and knit them together purlwise through the back loop (tbl without turning them), and drop these loops off the left needle.
- Repeat from * to * until you reach the last edge stitch.
- Work the last stitch according to your edge preference.
Pattern Row 2 (Wrong Side):
- Slip the first edge stitch as usual.
- Purl all stitches for this row as they present themselves, through the back loop without turning them.
For Pattern Row 3 (Right Side):
- Slip the first edge stitch.
- Notice the three stitches made in the previous row: Knit 1 from the first of the three, then work (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into the single purl stitch from the previous row's grouping of 3.
- Then knit 1 purlwise tbl from the next group of 3 stitches.
- Alternate this process across the row.
Pattern Row 4 (Wrong Side):
- Slip the first edge stitch.
- Purl all stitches.
Repeat these four rows to continue the pattern until you have reached your desired length.
Notes:
- Make sure to always slip the first stitch for a neat edge.
- The pattern forms on the wrong side of the work, meaning what you see while knitting isn't the pattern's 'right' side.
- The provided text describes both the conventional purl stitch and the "grandmother's way" of doing purl, which may look slightly different but will still work beautifully for this pattern.
- Remember to always stitch an edge stitch at the end of each row as preferred.
If you plan to execute this pattern, it may be helpful to watch the video closely to catch any details specific to the pattern's creator's style.
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