The Open Check Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #125

About This Stitch Pattern

The Open Check Stitch is a lace pattern that is a great for beginners. It uses slipped stitches, yarn overs, and decreases to create an openwork fabric that’s perfect for market bags, simple shawls, and blankets.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
k2tog”]Knit Two Together
yo”]Yarn Over
sl”]Slip Stitch
wyib”]With Yarn In Back
wyif”]With Yarn In Front

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 2

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 2

Row 1 (RS): Purl
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to end
Row 4: *K1, yf, sl 1, yb; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Row 5: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st k1
Row 6: Purl

Repeat these 6 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Attributes

openwork | slipped stitch

The Open Check Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #125

About This Stitch Pattern

[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

Techniques Used in this Stitch