Brioche Stitch
Brioche Stitch is the basic member of a large family of patterns of Eastern origin see Double Brioche, Waffle Brioche, Syncopated Brioche, Tunisian Knitting, etc. . The elements of all such patterns arc 1 a slipped stitch, and 2 a yarn-over these are knitted together on the return row. Brioche Stitch, worked in medium-weight yarn on average needles, forms a deep, soft, tidy-looking ribbing that is useful in many ways. It has a lot of give, and thus is good for knitted articles that are likely...
CrochetKnit Shell Pattern
This does resemble a dainty crocheted shell. It is loose and lacy, and to be most successful it should be knitted with very fine yarn and needles. Several repeats of the pattern rows will make a lovely border for collars, cuffs, gauntlets of lace or openwork gloves, or the hem of an overblouse the number of rows worked depending upon the depth of border wanted. Row 1 Wrong side Kl, yo, kl rep from , end kl. Row 2 Knit, dropping all yo's of previous row off needle. Row 3 Kl, k3 tog, yo twice,...
Eyelet Check
In this pattern, eyelets are placed in small purled checks on a knit-stitch ground. There are many variations to this, due to the fact that the eyelet checks may be placed various distances from each other, and may be worked in diamonds or other shapes. Row 1 Right side K2, p3, k5 rep from , end kl. Row 2 Pi, p5, k3 rep from , end p2. Row 3 K2, pi, yo, p2 tog, k5 rep from , end kl. Row 4 PI, p5, k3 rep from , end p2. Row 5 K2, p3, k5 rep from , end kl. Row 7 Kl, k5, p3 rep from , end k2. Row 8...
Interlocking Lattice
In this fascinating pattern the sides of the lattice diamonds are twisted around one another. See Basic Lattice . Notes For Back Cross, Front Cross, Back Knit Cross and Front Knit Cross, see Notes to Basic Lattice. Row 1 Wrong side Kl, pi, k4, p2 rep from , end k4, pi, kl. Row 2 PI, FC, p2, BC rep from , end pi. Row 3 and all other wrong-side rows Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts. Row 4 P2, FC, BC, p2 rep from . Row 6 P3, BKC, p4 rep from , end last rep p3. Row 8 P2, BC, FC, p2 rep from...
Scotch Faggoting Cable
This novel openwork cable is rarely seen, but it is so attractive and so easy to work that the reason for its rarity can only be that it is so little known. A panel is given, but the motif is easily converted into an all-over pattern by working it on a multiple of 6 sts plus 2 2 purl sts between cables . When repeating across the fabric, it is a good idea to begin every alternate cable with Row 9, so that the crossings will be staggered. If desired, every other cable may be worked with a back...
Fancy Basket Pattern
Multiple of 4 sts plus 1. Colors A and B. Row 3 With A, p4, pi wrapping yarn twice around needle, p3 rep from , end pi. Row 4 With B, k4, si 1 wyib dropping extra wrap, k3 rep from , end kl. Rows 5 and 7 With B, k4, si 1 wyif, k3 rep from , end kl. Row 6 With B, k4, si 1 wyib, k3 rep from , end kl. Row 8 With A, k4, drop sl-st off needle to front of work, k2, pick up dropped st and knit it, kl rep from , end kl. Rows 9, 10, and 11 With A, repeat Rows 1, 2, and 3. Rows 12, 13, 14, and 15 With B,...
Aran Diamonds with Popcorns
Notes Back Cross BC si 1 p st to dpn and hold in back, k2, then p the st from dpn. Front Cross FC si 2 sts to dpn and hold in front, pi, then k2 from dpn. Row 1 Wrong side PI, k3, k in front, back, front, back, front of next st 5 sts from 1 and sl the worked st off left-hand needle Popcorn made k2, p2, kl, p2, k2, popcorn in next st as before, k3, pi. Row 2 Kl, p3, k5 tog-b completing popcorn p2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front, k2, sl the p st from dpn back to left-hand needle and p it,...
Openwork Hourglass
Openwork Hourglass above Knit version below Purl version Openwork Hourglass above Knit version below Purl version There are two ways of working this pattern. The first, with all knit stitches showing on the right side, is smoother and more lace-like the second, with purl stitches to set off the hourglass shapes of the decreases, has a rougher texture and greater depth. Row 1 Right side K2, yo, ssk, k2 tog, yo, k2 rep from . Row 2 Purl. Row 3 K2, k2 tog, yo twice, ssk, k2 rep from . Row 4 P3,...
Beaded Stripe Pattern
This pattern is excellent for sweaters, and is very effective when worked in fine yarn. Like many of the tweed-type patterns, it is interesting as a sort of optical illusion it can be seen as dark strings of beads on a light background, or as light ones on a dark background. Multiple of 6 sts plus 5. Colors A and B. Row 1 Right side With A, knit. Row 2 With A, kl, p3, k3 rep from , end p3, kl. Row 3 With B, kl, si 3 wyib, k3 rep from , end si 3, kl. Row 4 With B, kl, pi, si 1 wyif, p5 rep from...
Mrs Hunters Pattern
The Mrs. Hunter who originated this pattern was a member of the famous Hunter family of the Isle of Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland Islands. The Hunters began and developed the art of Shetland lace knitting, and have created lace shawls for the British royal family from the time of Queen Victoria to the present. Note the close kinship between Mrs. Hunter's pattern and the Yarn-Over Cable, which undoubtedly was derived from it. Row 1 Right side Knit. Row 2 Purl. Row 3 Kl, si 1, k3, psso...
Patterns
There are few things that give so much novelty and originality to a hand-knitted garment as the interplay of contrasting colors. Yet the patterns in this section are easy to work almost effortless, compared with some other knitting techniques. The reason for this is simple all of them, excepting only the last two, employ the delightful and infinitely adaptable slip-stitch method of color knitting. The last two patterns, Fair Isle Pattern and Houndstooth Check, are done in quite a different way....
Zigzag Checks
This pattern has another point of interest, besiae that of color. The background stitches arc drawn into attractive waves behind the slipped stitches of contrasting color, which lends an added dimension to the pattern. Multiple of 4 sts. Colors A and B. Color B is the background color. Cast on with A. Note On wrong side odd-numbered rows si all sl-sts with yarn in front on right side even-numbered rows si all sl-sts with yarn in back. Row 1 Wrong side With A, insert needle into first st...
Diamond Stripe
This pattern gives a vertical stripe with diamonds formed of Moss Stitch indented into a knit-stitch ground. The panel may be combined with ribbings or cables or other texture patterns, or simply repeated across. Row 7 K3, pi, kl three times, pi, k3. Row 8 P3, kl, pi three times, kl, p3. Row 9 K2, pi, kl, pi, k3, pi, kl, pi, k2. Row 10 P2, kl, pi, kl, p3, kl, pi, kl, p2. Row 11 Kl, pi twice, k5, pi, kl twice. Row 12 Pi, kl twice, p5, kl, pi twice. side panels Jacob's Ladder, or Ladder of Life...
Triple L Tweed
This pattern makes a thick fabric, good for coats, suits, afghans, etc. The L-shaped spots of color alternate in an interesting nubby pattern, and seem to be shadowing each other in diagonal lines. Multiple of 3 sts plusM. Colors A, B, and C. Cast on with Color A and knit one row. Row 1 Right side With B, k3, si 1 wyib, k2 rep from , end kl. Row 2 With B, k3, si 1 wyif, k2 rep from , end kl. Row 3 With C, k2, si 1 wyib rep from , end kl. Row 4 With C, kl, si 1 wyif, k2 rep from . Row 5 With A,...
Rose Trellis Lace
This extraordinarily beautiful lace pattern is a joy to work even though the pattern rows are numerous. For a test swatch, cast on at least 42 sts, or else the rosettes at the intersections of the diamonds will not be seen. Note that there is a yo before the ending sts of Rows 3, 21, and 39. The number of sts remains the same throughout. Row 1 Right side Kl, yo, k3 tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, yo, k3 tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k3 tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk rep from , end kl. Row 2 and all other wrong-side...
Chevron Fantastic
This pattern is particularly effective in variegated or ombre yarns the shading of colors displays the alternating bias slant of the stitches very well. Horizontal stripes in contrasting colors also make a striking chevron efTect. Row 1 Right side Kl, kl and leave st on needle, k into the head of the st below the one just knitted, and si both sts from needle together k2, k2 tog-b, put the resulting st back on left-hand needle and pass the next st over it and off needle then return the st to...
Diagonal DemiBrioche
This pattern is similar to other Brioche patterns in that the pattern row incorporates a slip-stitch and a yo. But there the resemblance ends. The slip-stitches which are passed over two subsequent stitches make a diagonal texture pattern. Diagonal Demi-Brioche works well in two colors. It will make either of two differently shaped horizontal stripes, depending on which rows take the contrasting color. If the contrasting yarn is introduced in Rows 3 and 4, then the stripes will look scalloped,...
Coin Cable
This pretty little cable is made with a rather novel cabling technique that forms small round medallions with the side stitches crossed in front. The central portion of the coins is slightly indented, instead of lifting forward as most cables do. Row 1 Wrong side K2, p5, k2. Row 2 P2, si next 4 sts to dpn and hold in back, kl, then si the last 3 of the sts from dpn back to left-hand needle then before knitting the sts bring dpn with the last st to front between needles, passing to the left of...
MossBordered Diamonds
Although there arc many similar patterns, this one is surely one of the prettiest possible arrangements of knit and purl stitches in the diamond form. If the odd-numbered rows are used as right-side rows, the diamonds will be formed of knit and moss stitches on a purled ground as shown. If the even-numbered rows are used as right-side rows, then the diamonds will be formed of purl and moss indented in a knit-stitched ground. Row 1 Pi, p4, kl, pi twice, k5, pi, kl twice, p5 rep from . Row 2 and...
Pine Trees Version I
above Pine Trees, Version I below Pine Trees, Version II above Pine Trees, Version I below Pine Trees, Version II Even the most cursory examination will reveal that this pattern is simply the first half of Wave and Shield Pattern without its second half. It lacks the graceful waving curves of the Wave and Shield, therefore, and instead forms abruptly truncated triangles. Row 1 Right side Kl, yo, k2, p3, p3 tog, p3, k2, yo, kl rep from . Row 2 P4, k7, p3 rep from , end pi. Row 3 Kl, kl, yo, k2,...
Elongated Check Pattern
This pattern is an elaboration of Simple Vertical Stripes a good example of how basic patterns may be built into many different designs. Note On right-side rows odd numbers si all sl-sts with yarn in back on wrong-side rows even numbers si all sl-sts with yarn in front. Multiple of 22 sts plus 1. Colors A and B. Row 1 Right side With A, knit. Row 2 With A, purl. Row 3 With B, kl, si 3, k2, si 2, k3, si 1, k3, si 2, k2, si 3, kl rep from . Row 4 With B, pi, si 3, p2, si 2, p3, si 1, p3, si 2,...
Banded Insertion Pattern
When worked in fine yarn, this pattern has a soft, lacy effect which is probably the easiest approach to lace in all knitting. Note Two pairs of needles are used, one pair 4 to 5 sizes larger than the other. Odd-numbered rows are right-side rows. Rows 1-4 Using small needles, knit. Row 5 Using large needle, knit. Row 6 Using large needles, purl.
Smocking
This highly embossed pattern is ideal for panels in very fancy cable sweaters. It is easier to work than the traditional Aran Honeycomb but can be successfully used in its place. Rows 1 and 3 Wrong side K2, p2, k2 rep from . Row 4 P2, insert right-hand needle from front between 6th and 7th sts on left-hand needle and draw through a loop si this loop onto left-hand needle and knit it together with the 1st st on left-hand needle kl, p2, k2, p2 rep from . Row 8 P2, k2, p2, draw loop from between...
Fabric Stitch
Both versions of this pattern are very dense, and must be worked on large needles lest the stitches become too tight. Fabric Stitch produces a fabric that is firm, close, flat, and sturdy, therefore ideal for sports wear and hard use articles like cushion covers and slippers. Wrorked on large needles in heavy cotton yarn, and surrounded by a fringed edging, either version makes delightful place mats. Double Fabric Stitch, because of its thickness and body, is good for hot-dish mats and...
Shadow Check
This fabric has an absolutely fascinating wrong side. It presents a series of dccp-tcxtured horizontal corrugations, and could - 1 be used in any garment where a novel texture is desired. Row 1 Right side Purl. Row 2 Kl, pi, kl rep from . Row 3 PI, yo, si 1 wyib, pi rep from . The yo is taken over the top of the needle and held in back of the slipped stitch, then brought forward again for the next purl stitch. R w 4 Kl, si 1 wyif dropping yo of previous row, kl rep from . The yo is dropped in...
Fuchsia Pattern
This is a popular pattern in traditional knitting, known in some form or another throughout Europe. This particular version is German. It is so simple to work that any beginner could make a deceptively fancy-looking garment with it. In a fine yarn it makes pretty baby dresses or little girls' party clothes. Row 1 Right side P2, k2, yo, p2 rep from . Row 3 P2, k3, yo, p2 rep from . Row 5 P2, k4, yo, p2 rep from . Row 7 P2, k3, k2 tog, p2 rep from . Row 9 P2, k2, k2 tog, p2 rep from . Row 11 P2,...
Filigree Pattern
As given, this pattern uses twisted stitches, but they may be worked plain if desired, or alternatively, crossed only on the Row 1 Right side Kl, p2, ssk, k3-b, yo, kl-b, yo, k3-b, k2 tog, pi rep from , end pi, kl. Row 2 K2, kl, p4-b, pi, pi-b, pi, p4-b, k2 rep from , end kl. Row 3 Kl, p2, ssk, k2-b, yo, k3-b, yo, k2-b, k2 tog, pi rep from , end pi, kl. Row 4 K2, kl, p3-b, pi twice, p3-b, k2 rep from , end kl. Row 5 Kl, p2, ssk, kl-b, yo, k5-b, yo, kl-b, k2 tog, pi rep from , end pi, kl. Row 6...
Double Wing Pattern
above Double Wing Pattern below Double Wing, Openwork Version above Double Wing Pattern below Double Wing, Openwork Version This is a subtle but very effective pattern of contrasting purl stitches and gently curved knit stitches. Row 3 P3, k2 tog, k3, lift running thread between the st just worked and the next st, and knit into the back and front of this thread k3, ssk, p3 rep from . Row 5 P2, k2 tog, k3, lift running thread and knit into the back of this thread Make One, Ml k2, Ml, k3, ssk, p2...
Heel Stitch
above Heel Stitch below Close Stitch above Heel Stitch below Close Stitch Every knitter of socks is familiar with this pattern, which is commonly used to reinforce the heels. But both Heel Stitch and its relative Close Stitch have many other uses. They arc good for any article that is going to have to sustain rough wear, such as gloves, cushion covers, chair scats, mats, the soles of knitted slippers, etc. Heel Stitch can be effectively used in making durable coats, jackcts, or children's...
Ripple Stitch
Row 1 Right side K6, p2, k6 rep from . Row 2 Kl, p4, k4 rep from , end p4, kl. Row 4 PI, k4, p4 rep from , end k4, pi. Row 5 K2, p2, k6 rep from , end p2, k2. Row 7 PI, k4, p4 rep from , end k4, pi. Row 9 Kl, p4, k4 rep from , end p4, kl. Row 10 P2, k2, p6 rep from , end k2, p2. above Roman Stitch below Roman Rib Stitch
Feather Pattern
center panel Expanded Feather Pattern center panel Expanded Feather Pattern Feathering is the working of decreases so that they fall opposite to the slant of the stitchcs and thus become more prominent, giving a rough texture to the fabric. The classic Feather Pattern produces a scalloped edge, because the decreases fall directly over one another. The Expanded Feather Pattern is modified with decreases traveling toward the center this takes up the slack of the fabric and produces a straight...
Trellis With Moss Stitch
This is another traditional Aran pattern. Row 1 Right side P5, si next 2 sts to dpn and hold in front, k2-b, then k2-b the sts from dpn Front Double Knit Cross or FDKC plO, FDKC, p5. Row 2 and all other wrong-side rows Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts. Row 3 P4, si next st to dpn and hold in back, k2-b, then p st from dpn Back Cross or BC si next 2 sts to dpn and hold in front, kl, then k2-b the sts from dpn Front Cross or FC p8, BC, FC, p4. Row 5 P3, BC, kl, pi, FC, p6, rep from to ,...
ThreeColor Basket Tweed
v Ci iVi sB5fti W ftft fli amp a i This is a simple and easy pattern with a remarkably striking effect. For possible variations, try reversing the knits and purls i.e., purl in Rows 2 and 6, knit in Rows 4 and 8 or working the entire pattern in garter stitch fashion i.e., knit wrong-side rows as in Three-and-One Tweed. Colors A, B, and C. Cast on with Color A and purl one row. Row 1 Right side With B, kl, k3, si 1 wyib rep from , and k4. Row 2 With B, kl, k3, si 1 wyif rep from , end k4. Row 3...
Acorn Pattern
This is an old English pattern that makes a handsome Row 1 Right side-preparation row Kl, p3, k4, p6, k4 rep from , end p3, kl. Row 2 K4, p4, k6, p4 rep from , end k4. Row 3 Kl, pi, si next 2 sts to dpn and hold in back, k2, then p2 from dpn Back Cross, BC insert needle under running thread between st just worked and the next st, and kl, pi into this thread si next 2 sts to dpn and hold in front, p2, then k2 from dpn Front Cross, FC p2 rep from to last 2 sts, end last repeat pi, kl. Rows 4 and...
Little Tent Pattern
The elements of this pattern are plain to be seen a portion f Quilted Lattice, arranged vertically between panels of Garter Mitch. It is a good pattern for deep-textured sweaters done in heavy yarn. Rows 1 and 3 Wrong side K2, p5, k3 rep from , end p5, Row 2 K2, si 5 wyif, k3 rep from , end si 5 wyif, k2. Row 4 K4, insert needle under loose strand and knit next st, bringing st out under strand k7 rep from , end last repeat k4.
Shadow Box Pattern
Although it is one of the simplest of three-color patterns, the Shadow Box is very striking. It uses color, rather than texture, to give the impression of a heavily sculptured surface. Multiple of 4 sts plus 3. Colors A, B, and C. Row 1 Right side With A, knit. Row 2 With A, kl, kl wrapping yarn twice around needle, k3 rep from , end last repeat kl. Row 3 With B, kl, si 1 wyib dropping extra wrap, k3 rep from , end last repeat kl. Row 4 With B, kl, si 1 wyif, k3 rep from , end si 1, kl. Row 5...
Slipped Cable Rib
left Slipped Cable Rib right Mock Gull Stitch left Slipped Cable Rib right Mock Gull Stitch When is a cable not a cable When it is done like this or as a Cross-Stitch Cable, Yarn-Over Cable, etc. This mock cable is a good approximation of a little Horseshoe Cable, done without cabling. Row 1 Wrong side K2, p6, k2 rep from . Row 2 P2, si 1 wyib, k4, si 1 wyib, p2 rep from . Row 3 K2, si 1 wyif, p4, si 1 wyif, k2 rep from . Row 4 Repeat Row 2. Row 5 Repeat Row 3. Row 6 P2, drop sl-st off needle...
Roman Stitch
This is a very simple pattern consisting of seed-stitch stripes across a stockinette fabric. Rows 1 and 3 Right side Knit. Rows 2 and 4 Purl. Row 5 Kl. pi rep from . Row 6 PI, kl rep from . In this variation the knits and purls are still alternated as in Roman Stitch, but in different stripes. The result is a pleasing texture of horizontal corrugations. Row 1 Right side Knit. Row 2 Purl. Rows 3 and 4 Kl, pi rep from . Row 5 Knit. Row 6 Purl. Rows 7 and 8 PI, kl rep from .
Ribbed Cable
The Ribbed Cable is very elegant, and is frequently seen in fisherman sweaters. Note that there are two ways of working Row 2, and that in both cases the knit stitches are purled and the purl stitchcs knitted in the 4-stitch group. When two Ribbed Cables are used on either side of a common center, one should be done by the front-cross method and the other by the back-cross method, to balance the patterns. For a Ribbed Wave Cable, work the front-cross and back-cross methods alternately, every...
Antique Diamond Pattern
This is one of the oldest known forms of Openwork Diamonds. In the ancient Spanish fashion it uses yo's and decreases on both sides of the fabric. Another point of archaic style is that the basis of the pattern is Garter Stitch. These Antique Diamonds are beautiful in their way but like all laces of this early type the pattern requires certain special attentions. It should be worked in very fine yarn with an easy tension, and the fabric must be well stretched vertically when it is blocked. Row...
Traveling Ribbed Eyelet
Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows K2, k2, p5 rep from , end k4. Rows 2, 4, and 6 K2, p2, yo, ssk, kl, k2 tog, yo rep from , end p2, k2. Row 8 K2, p2, k5 rep from , end p2, k2. Rows 10, 12, and 14 K2, p2, k2 tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk rep from , end p2, k2.
Allover Cross Stitch
This is a beautiful and unusual pattern which gives a soft, thick texture with a lacy quality, as the sts arc bundled together leaving small spaces between. Multiple of 4 sts plus 3. Row 1 Wrong side Purl. Row 2 K2, k into the next st in the row below, then si the st itself onto right-hand needle k2 tog, psso, k into the next st in the row below, k the st itself, k again into the row below at left of st 3 sts made from 1 si 1, k2 tog, psso rep from to last 2 sts, k into the next st in the row...
Fern or LeafPatterned Lace
There are many versions of this popular English lace pattern. The classic version is a bit larger 12 sts plus 1, 20 rows but the slightly daintier variation given here is most satisfactory. Row 1 Wrong side and all other wrong-side rows Purl. Row 2 K3, k2 tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, k5 rep from , end last rep k3. Row 4 K2, k2 tog, kl, yo twice, kl, ssk, k3 rep from , end last rep k2. Row 6 Kl, k2 tog, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, ssk, kl rep from . Row 8 K2 tog, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, si 1 k2 tog psso rep from...
Openwork Diamonds and Openwork Leaf Pattern
These two patterns are presented together because they are similar, with a subtle difference between them that is seldom understood and they are often confused, Openwork Diamonds being referred to as Leaf Pattern and vice versa. The difference lies in the position of the decreases. In Openwork Diamonds, the decreases are placed at the edges of the diamond motifs, which results in a hard, clear outline with a geometrical quality. In Openwork Leaf Pattern, the decreases are located in the center...
Candle Flames
This fascinating pattern is based on the well-known Fern or Leaf-Patterned Lace, which consists of eyelets arranged on either side of a single knit stitch and has literally dozens of variations. But Candle Flames is a little different. It could perhaps be considered an eyelet pattern, since it does include a bit of openwork, but it is more like a solid-fabric pattern with an embossed design. It is therefore not included among Eyelets but placed in this catchall category of novelty yarn-over...
Twisted Basket
A very pleasing allover texture pattern, of Irish origin. Multiple of 8 sts plus 5. Note Tw 3 Twist Three as follows skip 2 and knit 3rd st on left-hand needle, knit 2nd st, then knit 1st st and slip all three from needle together. Row 1 Right side P5, Tw 3, p5 rep from . Row 2 K5, p3, k5 rep from Row 3 Repeat Row 1. Row 4 Repeat Row 2. Row 5 PI, Tw 3, p5 rep from , end Tw 3, pi. Row 6 Kl, p3, k5 rep from , end p3, kl. Row 7 Repeat Row 5. Row 8 Repeat Row 6.
Simple Check Pattern
There are so many ways of varying this pattern that it is hardly possible to list them all. But here are a few ideas 1 r or a three-color check, a Color C can be introduced in Rows 7 nd 8 of either version. 2 A little added texture can be had Simple Check Pattern above Two-Stitch Check below Four-Stitch Check Simple Check Pattern above Two-Stitch Check below Four-Stitch Check by knitting instead of purling the wrong-side rows of contrasting color Rows 4 and 8 . 3 Two more knit and purl rows can...
Dewdrop Pattern
This is a nice, easy little English pattern making a pretty-openwork that the beginner can quickly master. It has the added virtue of being a flat, non-curling fabric, and thus can be used without blocking. Note that in the first 3 rows of the first half, and the first 3 rows of the second half, the right and wrong sides exchange places. Rows 1 and 3 Wrong side K2, p3, k3 rep from , end p3, k2. Row 2 P2, k3, p3 rep from , end k3, p2. Row 4 K2, yo, si 1 k2 tog psso, yo, k3 rep from , end yo, si...
Lace Ladder and Twist
In this traditional Italian design, two simple patterns are effectively combined a garter-stitch lace ladder and a three-stitch twist. Row 1 Right side Kl, k2 tog, yo twice, ssk, k3 rep from , end last repeat kl. Row 2 Kl, kl, kl-b, kl into the 2 yo's of previous row kl, p3 rep from , end kl, kl-b, kl into 2 yo's, k2. Row 3 Kl, k2 tog, yo twice, ssk, skip next 2 sts and knit into 3rd st, then knit into 2nd st, then knit into 1st st, then si all 3 sts from needle together rep from , end k2 tog,...
Waving Rib Pattern
Though the ribs are knitted straight, a hint of a wave is imparted to them by the purl stitches, which draw them slightly left and right. The reverse side of this pattern is a most attractive little block stitch arranged in basketweave fashion. Rows 1 and 3 Right side P2, k4, p2 rep from . Rows 2 and 4 K2, p4, k2 rep from . Rows 5 and 7 K3, p2, k4, p2 rep from , end k3. Rows 6 and 8 P3, k2, p4, k2 rep from , end p3.