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The Ploughed Acre Lace Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #523

By Johnny Vasquez In Lace & Eyelets

Stitch Description

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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Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch
k2tog: Knit 2 Together
SSK: Slip Slip Knit
yo: Yarn Over

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Easy

Row Count
Number of Rows: 2

Pattern Repeat
Multiple of 10 sts plus 2

Stitch Characteristics

lace | vertical

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.

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About the Author

Johnny Vasquez

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Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity. Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.