Lace & Eyelets

The Twin Leaf Lace Stitch

Example of the Twin Leaf Lace stitch knitting pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

The twin leaf knitting stitch pattern creates columns of lace eyelets that look like a branch full of leaves. These can be used in a repeat to create a lacy fabric or on their own as a panel detail. It’s a beautiful stitch that will look great in a scarf, shawl, or the body of a sock.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
K3TOG
Knit 3 Together
SL
Slip Stitch
PSSO
Pass Slipped Stitch Over
YO
Yarn Over
YFRN
Yarn Forward Round Needle
YON
Yarn Over Needle

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

6

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 18 + 7

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 18 + 7

  • Row 1: K4, *k4, k3tog, yo, k1, yfrn, p1, yon, k1, yo, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k4, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3
  • Row 2: K3, *k1, p8; rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k3
  • Row 3: K4, *k2, k3tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3
  • Row 4: K3, *k1, p8; rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k3.
  • Row 5: K4, *k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl 2, k1, p2sso, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3
  • Row 6: K3, *k1, p8; rep from * to last 4 sts, p1, k3

Repeat rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

branch | leaf | panel