The Lacy Diamond Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #94

Stitch Description

The Lacy Diamond Stitch is a lace pattern that creates a beautiful fabric of interlocking diamonds. It’s a great choice for shawls, light scarves, and sock cuffs.

Video Tutorial

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Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch
k2tog: Knit Two Together
k2tog tbl: Knit Two Together Through Back Loop
yo: Yarn Over
psso: Pass Slip Stitch Over

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Advanced

Row Count
Number of Rows: 8

Pattern Repeat
Multiples of 6 + 1

Stitch Characteristics

diamond | mesh

Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 1

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.

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8 Comments

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.