This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the lacy diamond stitch. This lace pattern creates a beautiful fabric of interlocking diamonds. It’s great for shawls, light scarves, and sock cuffs.
Skill: Experienced
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 1
For this pattern you will need to know the following techniques:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Knit Two Together – k2tog
Knit Two Together Through Back Loop – k2tog tbl
Yarn Over – yo
Pass Slip Stitch Over – psso
Pattern Instructions:
Row 1: *K1, k2tog; yo, K1, yo, k2tog tbl; rep from * to last st, k1
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: K2tog, *yo, k3, yo, [sl 1 purlwise] twice, k1, p2sso; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, k3, yo, k2tog tbl.
Row 4: Purl all stitches.
Row 5: *K1, yo, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: K2, *yo, [sl 1 purlwise] twice, k1, p2sso, yo, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo [sl 1 purlwise] twice, k1, p2sso, yo k2
Row 8: Purl all stitches.
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.
After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:
Example of Lacy Diamond Stitch Right Side (click for larger)
Example of Lacy Diamond Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)
craftygrandma56
I love the fact I can knit along with you – LOL!! you can even anticipate my dropping the stitch by saying be careful not to drop the stitch….my mom would have yanked it away from me…am so glad you can’t reach through the screen and do same! Thank you so much for your beautiful patterns – your voice is so calm it is a pleasure to knit along with you!
peachie6560
Could you add “purlwise” in the pattern? You state purlwise in the video but not in the written pattern which could make a difference in the design. Thanks.
newstitchaday
@peachie6560 I’ve added it, but in general when you slip a stitch in almost any pattern it’s purlwise unless otherwise stated.
shlbycindy
I really appreciate these videos. They’re so easy to follow along with and give excellent instructions on how to do the stitches. I’m fairly new to knitting so this helps me a lot. I love the fact that I can make up my own patterns now with these stitches and won’t have to spend hours online looking for a pattern.
newstitchaday
@shlbycindy awesome! glad you’re putting them to good use.
mamagriz
Can you suggest a pattern with this stitch,. I love it.
mamagriz
newstitchaday
@mamagriz i don’t know of one off the top of my head. Ravelry.com is always a good option. I’d search for diamond lace.
mamagriz
@newstitchaday
Thanks