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How to Knit the Simple Lace Stitch

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the simple lace stitch. This incredibly easy lace rib pattern is great for beginners. It creates a vertical mesh that is great for market bags and airy scarves.

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Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Knit Two Together – k2tog
Yarn Over – yo

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1: K1, *k2tog, yo twice, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 2: P1, *p2, k1, p1; rep from * to last st, p1

Repeat these 2 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Example of the Simple Lace Stitch Right Side (click for larger)
Example of the Simple Lace Stitch Right Side

Example of the Simple Lace Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)
Example of the Simple Lace Stitch Wrong Side

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