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Reconstructing the Black Panther Shawl

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black panther knit shawl inspirationI haven’t been to see Black Panther yet, but I know a lot of knitters who are crazy about the shawl that Lupita Nyong’o wears in the movie.

It’s a gorgeous wrap knit in shades of green and brown (you can see it here), and knitters everywhere have been wondering how to make one for themselves.

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter mentioned on Twitter that four different yarns were used for the wrap in the movie: two from Madeline Tosh, one Malabrigo and one Noro.

Which explains the gorgeous colors and luxury look.

There’s a group on Ravelry devoted to inspired designs (don’t call it the shawl from the movie, please) and I can’t wait to see what some people come up with.

Have you seen Black Panther yet? Are you inspired to knit a shawl? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

 

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  2. I am having issues figuring out only one stitch – the twisted stitch with a the half turn. I think I’ve got it but it looks wrong. Any help would be so appreciated.

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Stitch a Simple Sack Hat that Looks Like a Turkey

If your family is the sort to do a turkey trot for Thanksgiving, or even just to take family pictures, you’ll want to get started knitting up some Turkey Sack Hats with this pattern from Underground Crafter. 

The pattern uses super bulky yarn and is rated easy. It’s knit flat but there are a few skills in here around the shaping of the eyes, which includes changing colors, working bobbles and doing a wicked purl 3 together decrease. Twice. 

But that’s all in one row, and the rest of it is pretty simple. The beak is worked separately and sewn on, and the side of the hat is stitched up to make it into a hat. 

What’s great about this one is that it comes in 10 sizes, ranging from newborn to adult large, so you really can make one for everyone in the family. And because it uses super bulky yarn you can knit a bunch pretty quickly if that’s a thing you’d like to do. 

It’s also fun because you could use this base pattern to make different animals or for different holidays. Make it all in orange and stitch on a jack o’lantern face for Halloween, or make a white one that’s a snowman, for example. 

In any style this would also be a fun gag gift for that person in your life who has everything or doesn’t want gifts, or if you do a secret Santa or white elephant gift exchange at work or elsewhere. 

And make sure whether you’re making it a turkey or some other character that you include the pom poms at the top! They’re just so cure and a great way to add a bit more color to the project, and they’re easy to make. (See also: ways to make a pompom with yarn.)

You can grab the free pattern at the Underground Crafter website. 

[Photo: Underground Crafter]