BEGINNER'S LACE

STITCH OF THE MONTH - June 2013

I came across this lace stitch pattern that is lovely in its simplicity although it looks more complicated than it actually is to knit.  It works well as an all-over lace pattern but can also be used as an edging on sweaters or jackets.  This stitch pattern has very good drape once the garment has been knit and blocked.

Beginner’s Lace

(Multiples of 6 stitches + 1)

Row 1 and all WS rows      Purl

Rows 2, 4 and 6  K1, *yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to end.

Row 8                   K2, *yo, sk2p, yo, k3, repeat from *, end last repeat k2.

Row 10                 K1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1; repeat from * to end

Row 12                 K2tog, *yo, k3, yo, sk2p; repeat from *, end last repeat skp.

These 12 rows form the Beginner’s Lace stitch pattern.

Abbreviations

k2tog  knit 2 stitches together

skp     slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over

sk2p   slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over

WS     wrong side

yo        yarn over