Lace & Eyelets

The Gate and Ladder Pattern :: Knitting Stitch #179

How to Knit the Gate and Ladder Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the gate and ladder stitch. This stitch combines structural columns with openwork ladders to create a balanced delicate knit. The gate and ladder stitch is a great way to add a lightness to thick yarns or a touch of structure to a finer yarn.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
k2tog
Knit 2 Together
yo
Yarn Over

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

2

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 9 + 3

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 9 + 3

  • Prep: (wrong side) purl
  • Row 1: k1, k2tog, k3, [yo] twice, *k3, k3tog, k3, [yo] twice, k3; rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1
  • Row 2: p6, k1, *p8, k1; rep from * to last 5sts, p5.

    • Repeat rows 1-2 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Gate and Ladder Pattern Right Side
Example of the Gate and Ladder Pattern Right Side (Click for Larger)
Example of the Gate and Ladder Pattern Wrong Side
Example of the Gate and Ladder Pattern Wrong Side (Click for Larger)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics