Instructions are given for three versions - Half Hexagon, Full Hexagon, and Fichu (half hexagon, center only). Fichu version is beaded.

Pattern Description from Victorian Lace Today: “Victorian houses were undoubtedly full of spiders, and unlike today, people probably saw them as a help to reducing the fly population. The concept of a spider’s web shawl evolved from a pattern around the end of the century.”

Difficulty: Intermediate Lace

Measurements:

• Half Hexagon: 84” x 36”
• Full Hexagon: 72”
• Fichu (half hexagon, center only) 42” x 20”

Yarn Weight/Yardage: #2 Fine Weight

• Half Hexagon: 900 yds
• Full Hexagon: 1800 yds
• Fichu 600 yds

Yarn & Colorway: Shown in book in handspun Polworth/Kid; ROWAN Kidsilk Haze 8 balls in 595 Liqueur; JAEGER Alpaca 4-Ply 3 balls in 395 Damson; Alternate yarns: JADE SAPPHIRE Cashmere 2-ply or TWISTED SISTERS Petite Voodoo

Needles:

• 4.5mm/US 7, 5mm/US 8, 5.5mm/US 9, and 6mm/US 10, circulars or size to obtain gauge, 60 cm (24”) or longer
• Four (two), 4.5mm/US 7 double-pointed needles
• 5.5mm/I crochet hook

Notions:

• Stitch markers
• For fichu: 79 glass beads to fit yarn

Note: It is essential to use light-weight beads.

Pages: 44-45