Heart Mesh Stitch

 

Sample knit with DK weight yarn on US 6 needles

Multiple of 2

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

Lacy Openwork

 

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn on US 8 needles

Multiple of 4+1

Row 1: k1 *yo, p3tog, yo, k1

Row 2: p2tog, yo, k1, yo *p3tog, yo, k1, yo; repeat from *, end p2tog

Here is a video for P3tog and an easy alternative.

Happy Knitting!

Crochet-Knit Mesh

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn on US size 4 needles

This stitch creates a fabric that spreads a good bit.  A loose/stretchy cast on and bind off is recommended so the edges will stretch with the fabric when blocking.

Work on an even number of stitches

*k2, (yo, pass first st on right needle over yo) 4 times

Repeat for pattern.

Happy Knitting!

1 Row Lace

Multiple of 3

*P1, YO, K2tog


Repeat for all rows.

Chevron Lace

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Merino Silk Elegance on US Size 6 Knitters Pride Dreamz

I love stitch patterns that are short, easy to remember and create awesomeness all at the same time.
I used this along the bottom edge of a shawl I knit.

Multiple of 13 + 1

Row 1 (RS): *k1, yo, k4, k2tog, skpo, k4, yo.  Repeat from *, end last repeat with k1
Row 2: Purl

Doesn't get much easier than that!  Here is the video, and happy knitting!

Mock Turkish Stitch

Sample knit with Patons Grace Cotton Yarn, US Size 6, Susan Bates Tipping Points Needles - Sharp Tip

Another super easy stitch that creates a beautiful, lacy fabric.  

Multiple of 2 (plus 2 for edge)

Row 1 (RS):  K1 *Sl 1-K1-PSSO, YO*, end K1

Row 2: K1 *P2tog, YO*, end K1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Single Lace Rib

Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft, US 8, Susan Bates Tipping Point Needles

Multiple of 4 + 1

Row 1: k1 *yo, k2tog, p1, k1

Row 2: p1 *yo, p2tog, k1, p1

Repeat these two rows for pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Herringbone Lace Rib

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted on US Size 8 needles

Multiple of 7 + 1

Row 1: (RS) K1 *P1, K1, YO, P2tog, K1, P1, K1*
Row 2: P1 *K2, YO, P2tog, K2, P1*

Repeat these two rows for the pattern

Confetti Stitch

Sample knit with Red Heart Worsted Weight on Kollage Squares, US Size 7

Multiple of 4+2

Row 1: K1 *YO, K1, YO, SL 1, K2tog, PSSO* K1

Rows 2 and 4: Purl all stitches

Row 3: K1 *SL 1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K1, YO* K1

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  The edges are not so neat, you may want to add a border.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

Mock Cables

Sample knit with Cascade 220 on US Size 6 needles

If you like the look of cables, but don't like fiddling with cable needles, or haven't really tried cables yet, this lacy stitch can give you the look of cables without the work.

Cast on a multiple of 4 plus 2

Row 1: P2 *K2, P2*
Row 2: K2 *P1, YO, P1, K2*
Row 3: P2 *K3, P2*
Row 4: K2 *P3, K2*
Row 5: P2 *K3, Pass the first K st over the last two K sts, P2*

Repeat from Row 2 for pattern

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!

Shell Lace Edging - Vintage Stitch Series

This sample knit with Butterfly Cotton on US Size 6 needles

There was no picture accompanying this stitch pattern, so I was very pleasantly surprised after I had finished the first repeat of it!  This is one of the prettiest stitches I think I have ever seen!  And it is easy to remember too even though it is a 12 Row repeat.  I found this gem of an edging in the NY Daily Tribune for February 29, 1880.  It was submitted by a Mrs. T. H. Corbett.  

Notes:  

1. The first stitch of every row is slipped as if to purl, with the yarn held at the front of the work.  (The pattern does not state to slip the first stitch on the plain knitted rows, and did not indicate how the stitch is to be slipped.  I decided to slip the first stitch on all of the rows pwise wyif, so that I would have nice, neat edges.)
2. You will be making a double yarn over on several of the rows; on the following row, you will be working both of these yarn overs - the first is knit, and the second is always purled.  

Cast on 9 stitches

Row 1: Slip 1, K1 [(YO twice, K2tog) 3 times] K1

Row 2: Slip 1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2

Row 3: Slip 1, Knit

Row 4: Slip 1, Knit 

Row 5: Slip 1, K1, YO twice, K2tog, K8

Row 6: Slip 1, K9, P1, K2

Row 7: Slip 1, Knit

Row 8: Slip 1, Knit

Row 9: Slip 1, K1, [(YO twice, K2tog) 2 times] K7

Row 10: Slip 1, K8, P1, K2, P1, K2

Row 11: Slip 1, Knit

Row 12: Slip 1, K6 - Pass the first 6 stitches over the stitch just knit, K8

Repeat these twelve Rows for the pattern

Here is a sample I knit on Size 10 Crochet thread with US Size 0 needles.  It is hard to tell in the picture, but obviously the stitches are much smaller with the lighter cotton thread and smaller needles.  It makes a more dainty piece of fabric.  You will see the difference in the video.

And here is a video of the Shell Lace Edging.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

Lacy Ribbing

Lacy Ribbing sample knit with Patons Silk Bamboo on US size 6 neeldes

I was a bit unsure of which stitch to sample for this week; as I was looking back through the stitches already posted, I decided it was time for another type of rib stitch.  So here is a lovely, lace ribbing.  Very easy to do and with only two rows, easy to remember also.  

Depending on what you are using this stitch for, I would recommend adding at least one more stitch on each side for a border; the 'plus 2' in the instructions is for edge stitches, but in my opinion would look better with a wider border, particularly if you plan to use this stitch alone for a scarf.  If you just want to use this in a project where it will be surrounded by another pattern, then don't worry about the edge stitches.

Cast on a multiple of 3 stitches plus 2

Row 1: K1, *P1, K2tog, YO*.  Repeat from * to last stitch, K1

Row 2: P3, *K1, P2*.  Repeat from * to last two stitches, K1, P1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

And here is the video.  Enjoy!