Fern Lace Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Fern Lace Stitch a is basic lace pattern that is great for beginner lace knitters. It creates a beautiful fabric that gives the appearance of columns of interlocking ferns. It’s good for blankets, shawls, or as a detail in hats, gloves, socks, or sleeves.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
YO”]Yarn Over
SL”]Slip Stitch
psso”]Pass Slipped Stitch Over
k2tog”]Knit 2 Together

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 9 + 4

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 9 + 4

- Row 1 (WS): Purl.
- Row 2: K3, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 3: Purl.
- Row 4: K2, *yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Fern Lace Stitch Right Side

Example of the Fern Lace Stitch Wrong Side

Stitch Pattern Attributes

Fern Lace Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

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Techniques Used in this Stitch