Free stitch pattern for a diagonal lace stitch.
Abbreviations:
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
yo = yarn over
Multiples of 5 plus 1
Row 1 and all alternate rows (WS): Purl
Row 2: *k3, k2tog, yo* to last st, k1
Row 4: *k2, k2tog, yo, k1* to last st, k1
Row 6: *k1, k2tog, yo, k2* to last st, k1
Row 8: *k2tog, yo, k3* to last st, k1
Row 10: k4, *k2tog, yo, k3* to last 2sts, k2
10 rows make up pattern