Knitted Summer Lace Stitch
Imagine creating a delicate and intricate lace stitch pattern perfect for the warm summer months. Picture yourself working with soft, lightweight yarn and using your knitting skills to craft a beautiful design that is both elegant and breathable. This knitted summer lace stitch is a versatile technique that can be used to make anything from airy tops to lightweight shawls, adding a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned knitter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to learn a new skill, the knitted summer lace stitch is a perfect choice for anyone wanting to add a touch of handmade beauty to their summer wardrobe.
Knitting materials and tools:
<> DPN 3.5 mm (US 4)
<> Lion Brand, Heartland (4): 100 % – Acrylic
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
yo – yarn over
yo2– yarn over the needle twice
sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
Summer lace stitch knitting pattern:
Cast on the number of stitches multiple of 10, plus 6 extra stitches and plus 2 selvage stitches.
Rows 1-4: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 5: sel s, [k6, yo, k1, yo2, k1, yo2, k1, yo2, k1, yo] – repeat, k6, sel s.
Row 6: sel s, [k6, drop yo stitch of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop yo stitch of the needle] – repeat, k6, sel s.
Rows 7-10: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 11: sel s, [k1, yo, k1, yo2, k1, yo2, k1, yo2, k1, yo, k5] – repeat, k1, yo, k1, yo2, k1, yo2, k1, yo2, k1, yo, k1, sel s.
Row 12: sel s, [k1, drop yo stitch of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop yo stitch of the needle, k5] – repeat, k1, drop yo stitch of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop next yo2 of the needle, k1, drop yo stitch of the needle, k1, sel s.
Repeat Rows 1-12 to form the pattern.