Free Crochet Spider Lace Jacket Pattern

Not as Expected

I got this pattern and started it, yes, I can do intermediate level crochet without much issue. I would not recommend this pattern because the stitch count is off once you get to the sweater trim and when the work starts to progress to the ribbing, it is unclear where the round is actually supposed to start even when spacing the stitches evenly along the bottom edge. The sweater jacket is not sized correctly either and I will have to really stretch it when blocking it to get it to fit properly. The author of this pattern needs to rework the instructions.

Quality of Product

2

Value of Product

2

• Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. When beginning the Sweater Trim, it requires a bit of planning ahead to work the 244 stitches evenly along the edges of the panels. Please note that you will end with 245 stitches in total (the ch-3 counts as a dc throughout the pattern as previously mentioned in the pattern). We recommend using locking stitch markers or bits of scrap yarn to make your plan and ensure symmetry. This is also going to be dependent upon your gauge. If it doesn’t match the gauge in the pattern, you will need to make adjustments. That said, gauge is incredibly important for this particular pattern. If your project turns out smaller, you likely have a gauge issue. Severe blocking is to be expected with such a lacy pattern because the lace will open up. We recommend also blocking any gauge swatches as well. At the end of the Sweater Trim instructions, the instructions say, “Work now progresses in rounds.” This means you will not turn your work, but keep working in the same direction. You can mark your first stitch made for the round so you know where the round began. Intermediate patterns assume one has the problem solving skills and pattern knowledge to work through the pattern, so these details aren’t included in the pattern.

  spinrite2026-07-06T20:01:44.000+00:00

Some directions unclear

I just finished this pattern.. I made a size small, and the sleeves turned out to be too big, so I had to alter the pattern. There were some directions that were unclear that I had to guess and hope it came out correctly. I wish they were a little bit more specific. Also, with the completed piece, there is bunching happening in the armpit area.

• Thank you for your feedback. This pattern is rated “Intermediate” which means there will be more inferences which may need to be made because it is assumed the crocheter has quite a bit of experience going into the project. However, no matter your experience level, we are happy to answer any questions you may have while you are working on a project. Just send us an email or ask the question on the Q&A page for the pattern. As far as the size of sleeves, you may need to double check your gauge since the sleeves have a different stitch pattern than the body. Matching gauge throughout is absolutely crucial for proper fit. We’re glad you adjusted the sleeves to fit your body; this is an advantage to making your own garments. We do hope you like your finished project, and that you get plenty of wear with it!

  spinrite2025-10-07T17:32:25.000+00:00

For the ribbing: 251 stitches across the bottom is indicted . That’s a lots of stitches. I could not squeeze in so many stitches, and it looks wrong. I counted the number of ribbing along the bottom in the photo, it seems to be far less. Thank you!

For the trim: Row 1, 244 ldc seems too few. Also, shouldn’t this number depend on the size? Row 2: Is the shell stitch 3dc? In the photo it looks more like 4dc, or (3dc sc). Because the ribbing later shows that one shell covers 2fpsc 2bpsc.

The Spider Lace Jacket: On the center back panel of this pattern I have worked the side edging on the right side but does the center back panel have any edging on the left side? The back panel of this pattern appears to be unbalanced prior to assembly.