Create your own unique Cat Skulls Shawl with this intricate knitting pattern. Instead of human skulls, this pattern features cute cat skulls for a quirky twist!
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials_needed': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Soft Paws Yarn', 'weight': 'Medium', 'color': 'Black', 'yardage': {'imperial': '600 yards', 'metric': '550 meters'}}, 'needles': {'us': 'Size 6', 'uk': 'Size 8', 'metric': '4mm'}, 'other_materials': {'tapestry_needle': '1', 'stitch_markers': '4'}}, 'size': {'dimensions': {'width': {'imperial': '60 inches', 'metric': '152 cm'}, 'length': {'imperial': '30 inches', 'metric': '76 cm'}}}, 'pattern': 'Cast on 100 stitches.
Row 1: Knit across.
Row 2: Purl across.
Continue these two rows for 20 inches.
Chart for cat skull motif:
Row 1: (RS) Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Rows 3-10: Follow the chart for the cat skull motif.
Repeat the motif 4 times across each row.
Continue in established pattern until shawl measures 30 inches in length.
Bind off all stitches.
', 'notes': 'Make sure to keep track of the chart for the cat skull motif to ensure proper alignment of the skulls.
Weave in all ends neatly and block the shawl to open up the lacework.
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