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The Fancy Openwork Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The fancy openwork stitch creates a mesh fabric, perfect for market bags, lace tops, and light scarves. The delicate net design is a great example of traditional openwork. The 4 row repeat is easy to remember and a simple lace pattern for beginners
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DqlIdEsreIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Fancy Openwork Stitch | Lace Knitting Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DqlIdEsreI)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- yo”]Yarn Over
- p2tog”]Purl 2 Together
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
4
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 4
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On:Multiples of 4
Note: Stitches should only be counted after the 2nd and 4th rows.
- Row 1: (Right Side): K2, *yo, k4; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
- Row 2: P2tog, *(k1, p1) into the yo of the previous row, [p2tog] twice; rep from * to last 3 sts, (k1, p1) into the yo, p2tog.
- Row 3: K4, *yo, k4; rep from * to end.
- Row 4: P2, p2tog, *(k1,p1) into the yo of previous row, [p2tog] twice; rep from * to last 5 sts, (k1, p1) into the yo, p2tog, p2.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
