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

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
yo”]Yarn Over
p2tog”]Purl 2 Together

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

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

Example of the Fancy Openwork Stitch. (Right Side)

Example of the Fancy Openwork Stitch. (Wrong Side)

Stitch Pattern Attributes

The Fancy Openwork Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

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Techniques Used in this Stitch