Row 3: k3 *slip 4 sts knitwise, k1, pass each sl stitch over the knit stitch, k1; rep from *, end k3
Row 4: p3 *(p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) into next stitch, p1; rep from *, end p3
Row 5: knit
Row 6: purl
Row 7: slip 4 sts knitwise, k1, pass each sl stitch over the knit stitch *k1, slip 4 sts knitwise, k1, pass each sl stitch over the knit stitch; rep from *
Row 8: (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) into next stitch *p1, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) into next stitch; rep from *
Row 2: k1 *insert right needle from behind under the strand between the stitch just knit and the next stitch on left needle, creating an extra stitch, k2, then pass the extra stitch over the 2 sts just knit, k2; rep from *, end k1
Row 3: purl
Row 4: k3 *insert right needle from behind under the strand between the stitch just knit and the next stitch on left needle, creating an extra stitch, k2, then pass the extra stitch over the 2 sts just knit, k2; rep from *, end k1
Row 1 (rs): k1 *knit each stitch, wrapping the yarn twice; rep from *, end k1
Row 2: k1 * slip next two stitches to the right needle, dropping the extra wraps; with left needle, pick up the second stitch on the right needle and pass it over the first and place on left needle. Then insert the tip of the left needle into the front leg of the stitch on the right needle and knit through the back loop. Knit next stitch on left needle; rep from *, end k1
Repeat these two rows for the pattern. Below are some photos and the video of how this stitch is worked. Happy Knitting!
with left needle, pass the second stitch on the right needle over the first
this shows what the stitches look like after passing the second stitch over the first
below shows the left needle tip through the front leg of the stitch remaining on the right needle, in position to be knit through the back loop
Set up row: k1 *knit each stitch, wrapping yarn twice; rep from *
Row 1: knit the first loop only of the first stitch, leaving second loop on the left needle *knit second loop of previous stitch together with first loop of next stitch, wrapping the yarn twice, leaving the second loop on the left needle; rep from *
Repeat Row 1 for the pattern.
Before binding off, you will need to decrease. Knit the first stitch, then k2tog to the end of the row. You will only be wrapping the yarn once, making normal k2tog stitches. After this row, you should have the same number of stitches you started with and can bind off.
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 7 needles
For my sample, I added extra stitches for garter stitch edges; these extra stitches are not included in the instructions below. If you're interested in the cable needle I use in the video, you can follow this amazon affiliate link: Brittany Cable Needles
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 7 needles
For my sample, I added extra stitches for garter stitch edges; these extra stitches are not included in the instructions below. If you're interested in the cable needle I use in the video, you can follow this amazon affiliate link: Brittany Cable Needles
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 6 needles
This cable is worked over 16 stitches. For my sample, I added extra stitches for garter stitch edges and a reverse stockinette stitch background. The instructions below are for the 16 stitches used in the cable only. If you're interested in the cable needle set I use in the video, you can follow this amazon affiliate link: Brittany Cable Needles
CN = cable needle
LN = left needle
Row 1 (rs): knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3: slip 4 sts to CN and hold in back; k4 from LN, then k4 from CN; slip 4 sts to CN and hold in front; k4 from LN, then k4 from CN
I added 2 extra stitches to the multiple, 1 edge stitch for the beginning of the row and 1 edge stitch for the end of the row, to make the sl wyib easier in Row 3. Depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to add more edge stitches or you may not need any at all. I have not included the extra edge stitches in the instructions below.
The video for this week is actually a cast on. This is also posted on sapphiresnpurls.com, where you can find more info about this cast on if you're interested, or you can just watch the video below.
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 8 needles
Depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to add at least two extra stitches to the multiple (one edge stitch for the beginning and end of each row) to make working Rows 1 and 3 easier. I have added the edge stitches in my sample above as shown in the video, however there are no edge stitches represented in the instructions below.
When slipping, slip purlwise
Multiple of 2
Row 1 (rs): *sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, psso both the knit stitch and yo
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k1 *sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, psso both the knit stitch and yo; rep from *, end k1
The stitch video for this week is actually a cast on. This is also posted on sapphiresnpurls.com, where you can find more info on this cast on if you're interested, or you can just watch the video below.
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 6 needles
This edging is worked lengthways.
Note that you will want to end your last repeat on Row 3 once the edging is long enough. I use the cable cast on for Row 4, but the knitted cast on will also work.
Cast on 3
Rows 1, 2 and 3: sl, k2
Row 4: Cast on 6 sts, bind off same 6 sts. You should have one stitch on the right needle and two on the left; k2
Sample knit with fingering weight yarn, US 7 needles
Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 8 needles
And here are both - each sample is six repeats of the pattern. Hopefully you can see the difference in size between yarn weights. You don't need to use light weight yarn to knit beautiful lace!
I copied this off from an old newspaper; unfortunately the name and edition date of the newspaper do not show on the copy. I have a lot of stitches saved from a paper out of New York from the late 1800's, so my best guess is that this particular lace comes from an edition of that paper.
A note as to Row 4 - the instructions for Row 4 begin as follows:
"Slip the first stitch, knit the second and slip the first one over the second, leaving only one stitch on the needle. Knit the next stitch and bind it off in the same manner. Continue this binding off until there are but fourteen stitches on the left hand needle, which, with one on the other will make fifteen stitches, the number started with."
I tried Row 4 with the first stitch slipped and also knitted as I show in the video. I don't think it makes any difference whether or not the first stitch is slipped, at least I didn't see any. Also, you will be binding off 4 stitches - unless you've made an error in a previous row, binding off 4 stitches should leave you with the required 15.
Cast on 15 stitches
Knit one row - this set up row is not repeated
Row 1: k3, yo, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k6
Row 2: k6, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k3, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 3: k3, yo, (k2tog) twice, yo, k5, yo, k6
Row 4: Bind off 4 stitches - you should have 14 sts on the left needle and 1 on the right - k1, yo, k2tog, k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, k1
