Corpse bride tapestry panel

This Excel-based tapestry pattern allows you to recreate the hauntingly beautiful imagery of the Corpse Bride. Whether you are looking to create a statement piece of wall art or a unique garment, this file provides the technical foundation for a professional finish.

Pattern Overview

This digital download is an Excel file containing the detailed illustrations for two separate crochet panels:

• Front Panel: Featuring the portrait of Emily surrounded by blue butterflies.

• Back Panel: A coordinating design featuring a scattered butterfly motif.

The pattern is designed as two rectangular panels. While it is not a traditional "step-by-step" sweater construction guide, the dimensions and stitch counts provided allow it to be easily adapted into a sweater, blanket center, or decorative wall hanging.

How to Read the Chart

To ensure a clean and accurate design, pay close attention to the row markers:

• I (Initiate): Indicates the starting point of the row.

• F (Finale): Indicates the finishing point of the row.

• The pattern follows a standard tapestry crochet flow; if followed correctly, you will result in two perfectly rectangular panels ready for assembly or framing.

Sizing & Customization

This design was originally created for a 175 cm tall man weighing 75 kg, resulting in a comfortable oversized fit.

If your measurements differ or you prefer a more tailored silhouette, the Excel format makes customization simple. You can freely adjust the positioning of the butterflies near the edges to "retract" or remove rows, allowing you to scale the panels down to your desired size without losing the integrity of the central portrait.

Sleeve Construction (Optional)

If you choose to adapt these panels into a sweater, here are the specific measurements and stitch counts used for the original oversized version:

• Foundation: Start with 60 stitches.

• Increases: Add 1 stitch at each end on every multiple of 10.

• Row 10: First increase.

• Row 75: You should reach 76 stitches.

• Accelerated Increases: Transition to increases on every multiple of 5.

• Row 100: You should reach 86 stitches.

• Row 125: Finish with 96 stitches.

• Finishing: Complete the sleeve with 4 rows of decreases at the beginning of each row to shape the shoulder/cap.

Recommended Materials

• Yarn: Weight 4 (Medium/Aran) or Weight 3 (Light/DK) depending on your desired gauge.

• Colors: Deep navy/black for the base, with varied shades of cyan, ice blue, and white for the tapestry work.

• Hook: Size recommended for your chosen yarn (typically 3.5mm to 4.5mm for tapestry to keep stitches tight).