Stitch Description
The Open Check Stitch is a lace pattern that is a great for beginners. It uses slipped stitches, yarn overs, and decreases to create an openwork fabric that’s perfect for market bags, simple shawls, and blankets.
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Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- k2tog
- Knit Two Together
- yo
- Yarn Over
- sl
- Slip Stitch
- wyib
- With Yarn In Back
- wyif
- With Yarn In Front
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (RS): Purl
- Row 2: Knit
- Row 3: K2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to end
- Row 4: *K1, yf, sl 1, yb; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
- Row 5: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st k1
- Row 6: Purl
Repeat these 6 rows until you have reached your desired length.
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My newest challenge. Not difficult at all. Especially with such great instruction.
Great! I look forward to seeing how it turns out!