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The Fishtail Lace Stitch
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About This Stitch Pattern
The fishtail lace stitch is a vertical lace stitch that gives the appearance of a row of fishtails. It is a beginner-friendly pattern and easy to make if you are just starting with lace knitting.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit
- P
- Purl
- YO
- Yarn Over
- Sl
- Slip Stitch
- PSSO
- Pass Slipped Stitch Over
- K2tog
- Knit Two Together
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
6
Stitch Repeat
8+1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 8+1
- Row 1(RS):
- K1, * yo, k2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo ,k1; rep from * to end.
- Row 2:
- Purl
- Row 3:
- K2, * yo, k1 sl 1 k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k3; rep from * to last 7 sts, yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k2.
- Row 4:
- Purl
- Row 5:
- K3, * yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k5; rep from * to last 6 sts, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3.
- Row 6:
- Purl
Repeat Rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.