Stitch Description
The extended openwork stitch combines lace and cable techniques to make a truly unique fabric. By taking extended loop stitches and crossing them over themselves, an elongated lattice is created. This is a great stitch pattern for knitting a lace openwork wrap or market bag.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- C6B
- Cable Six Back – slip 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, k 3, k 3 sets from cable needle
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 2
- Row 1 (RS): Knit.
- Row 2: 1 edge st, *k each st wrapping yarn around needle 3 times; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 3: 1 edge st, *C6B (slip next 3 stitch onto cable needle, dropping the wraps, and leave at back of work) k3 dropping the wraps, k3 sts from cable needle); rep from * to last st, 1 edge st.
- Row 4: Knit.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
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