Knitted Adorable Cobweb

Knitted adorable cobweb decorations are a whimsical way to add a touch of charm to any space. These delicate creations bring a cozy and festive feel to your home, perfect for welcoming the autumn season or adding a touch of magic to a Halloween gathering. Their intricate designs and soft textures make them irresistible to both adults and children alike. Whether hung in a nook or displayed as a centerpiece, these knitted cobwebs are sure to bring smiles and warm fuzzy feelings to all who see them. Embrace the creativity and joy they bring, and let them add a playful and enchanting flair to your decor!

You will need:

• white yarn (4 ply)
• frame for stretching (optional)
• 4 x double ended knitting needles (3.25mm)
• tapestry needle
• scissors

Pattern:

This pattern will use the abbreviation SP which means 'spoke' and is worked as follows:

• k2 sts
• Slip the same 2 sts back to the first needle without twisting.
• Take the yarn across the back of the stitches and k2 again (as for i-cord).

Cast on 6 sts and join into the round.

1. Round 1: k –
2. Round 2: kfb x 6 (12)
3. Round 3: k –
4. Round 4: kfb x 12 (24)
5. Round 5: k –
6. Round 6: [yfwd, SP] x 12 (36)
7. Round 7: [yfwd, drop 1, SP] x 12 (36)
8. Round 8: [yfwd, drop 1, SP] x 12 (36)
9. Round 9: [yfwd, yrn, drop 1, SP] x 12 (48)
10. Round 10: [yfwd, yrn, drop 1, SP] x 12 (48)
11. Round 11: [yfwd, yrn, drop 1, SP] x 12 (48)
12. Round 12: [yfwd, yrn x 2, drop 2, SP] x 12 (60)
13. Round 13: [yfwd, yrn x 2, drop 3, SP] x 12 (60)
14. Round 14: [yfwd, yrn x 2, drop 3, SP] x 12 (60)

Making Up:

I think the web looks best stretched out on a frame so that all the threads are pulled taught. That might not be practical for all uses so I've written out two possible casting off methods here – framed and loose. You might also consider sewing the live stitches to a backing fabric or finishing off as for the lace snowflake decoration it all depends on what you want to use your cobweb for.

Framed

Cut twelve lengths of yarn.

Starting at the beginning of the round drop the three yarn-over stitches then thread one length of yarn through the two live stitches. Repeat until each spoke is threaded onto a length of yarn.

Tie one length of yarn to your chosen frame. Find the yarn attached to the opposite spoke, stretch the cobweb out and tie the thread off. Repeat for all remaining spokes.

Sew the loose ends into the spokes.

A frame can be anything that allows you to tie the spokes into position – metal shelves, a clothes horse, a bunch of sticks tied together, etc. How about an i-cord covered right-angled triangle made from wire. Hide the loose ends of the ties by sewing them into the i-cord them fix the triangle in the corner of a door or window. Properly spidery.

Loose

Cut a long tail of yarn.

Starting at the beginning of the round drop the three yarn-over stitches then thread the tail end through the next two stitches. Keep everything as loose as possible. Repeat for all remaining stitches.

Tug the tail of yarn tighter until it looks like just another thread of the web. Make sure the spokes are spread evenly along it's length.

Sew the two loose ends into the spokes.