Lattice Lace Free Knitting Stitch.
The Lattice Lace stitch is a knitting pattern that creates an open, airy fabric with a delicate, lattice-like design. The combination of increases and decreases, strategically placed, forms the diagonal lines and open spaces that give the stitch its characteristic lattice appearance. This stitch is well-suited for projects where a lightweight and breathable fabric is desired.
Suitable materials for this stitch would include lighter-weight yarns like fingering, sport, or DK weight. Cotton, linen, silk blends, or even a soft merino would work well, allowing the lace pattern to be clearly visible and providing good drape. Because of the openwork nature, it is ideal for shawls, scarves, wraps, lightweight tops, or as decorative panels in larger garments. It can add a touch of elegance and airiness to any project.
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- yf: Yarn forward (bring the yarn to the front of the work, between the needles)
- yrn: Yarn round needle (bring the yarn to the front, then over the right needle to the back again – essentially a yarn over)
- k2tog: Knit two together (knit the next two stitches on the left needle together as one)
- p2tog: Purl two together (purl the next two stitches on the left needle together as one)
- p2tog tbl: Purl two together through the back loop (insert the right needle into the back loops of the next two stitches on the left needle and purl them together)
- sl 1, k1, psso: Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over (slip the next stitch knitwise, knit the following stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch and off the needle)
- rep: Repeat
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- right side: the side that will be visible.
- to last # sts: Continue the patter until the last number of stitches.
Cast On:
Multiple of 7+2
Knitting Directions:
Row 1 (right side): K3, *k2tog, yf, k5; rep from to last 6 sts, k2tog, yf, k4.
Row 2: P2, *p2tog tbl, yrn, p1, yrn, p2tog, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 3: K1, *k2tog, yf, k3, yf, sl 1, k1, psso; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K1, *yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k5; rep from to last st, k1.
Row 6: P1, yrn, p2tog, p2, p2tog tbl, yrn; rep from m to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 7: K3, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, yf; rep from to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 8: Purl.
Rep these 8 rows.
