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Shell Lace Stitch

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About This Stitch Pattern
The Shell Lace Stitch pattern is a wonderful and simple curving stitch that will add an extra level of dimension to any knitting pattern. It is a great pattern to learn for beginner lace knitters.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
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Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- yo”]Yarn Over
- k2tog”]Knit 2 Together
- sl”]Slip Stitch
- psso”]Pass Slipped Stitch Over
- ssk”]Slip Slip Knit
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
12
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 11 + 1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 11 + 1
- Row 1: (WS) and all WS Rows: Purl.
- Row 2: K2tog, *k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end last repeat ssk instead of sl 1, k2tog, psso.
- Row 4: K2tog, *k4, yo, k3, yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end last repeat ssk instead of sl 1, k2tog, psso.
- Row 6: K2tog, *k3, yo, k5, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end last repeat ssk instead of sl 1, k2tog, psso.
- Row 8: K2tog, *k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end last repeat ssk instead of sl 1, k2tog, psso.
- Row 10: K2tog, *k1, yo, k3, yo, k4, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end last repeat ssk instead of sl 1, k2tog, psso.
- Row 12: K2tog, * yo, k5, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from *, end last repeat ssk instead of sl 1, k2tog, psso.
Repeat these 12 rows until you have reached your desired length.