Lace & Eyelets

The Ploughed Acre Lace Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #523

About this Stitch Pattern

The Ploughed Acre Lace Stitch is a beautiful, simple lace pattern. Using only yarn overs and two easy decreases, it is well suited to beginning lace knitters. With it’s strong vertical lines, it works up nicely into scarfs, shawls, and light sweaters.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch

P
Purl Stitch

k2tog
Knit 2 Together

SSK
Slip Slip Knit

yo
Yarn Over

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

2

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 10 sts plus 2

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiple of 10 sts plus 2

  • Row 1: P all sts.
  • Row 2: K2 *YO, k2tog, k4, SSK, YO, k2; rep from *.

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

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

vertical