Lace Knitting for Beginners

Techniques

Symbol Abb Explanation
K
 RS: Knit
WS: Purl
P RS: Purl
WS: Knit
Yo Yarn over
K2tog Knit 2 stitches together
Ssk Slip slip knit

Lace Chart

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

© Lace Knitting Stitches

Lace Pattern

Cast on: Multiple of 11 stitches.
Row 1: K3, *P5, K6*, P5, K3.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: *(K2tog) x2, (Yo, K1) x3, Yo, (Ssk) x2*.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: *(K2tog) x2, (Yo, K1) x3, Yo, (Ssk) x2*.
Row 8: K1, *P9, K2*, P9, K1.
Row 9: Knit.
Row 10: K1, *P9, K2*, P9, K1.
Row 11: Knit.
Row 12: Purl.
Repeat rows 1–12.