Saturday, May 12, 2012

Cat's Eye Lace

Sample knit with Patons Grace Cotton, US Size 6 needles
This is a beautiful lace stitch that is actually really simple to knit.  Don't let the double yarn over scare you.  In the rows following the double yarn overs, you will be working each yarn over separately, instead of as one.  

Cast on a multiple of 4

Row 1: (Right side) K4 *YO-twice, K4*
Row 2: P2 *P2tog, P1 into first YO, K1 into second YO, P2tog*, end with P2
Row 3: K2, YO *K4, YO-twice*, end with K4, YO, K2
Row 4: P3 *P2tog-twice, P1 into first YO, K1 into second YO*, end with P2tog-twice, P3

Repeat these four Rows for the pattern.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!


Sunday, May 6, 2012

Little Plait Cable

Sample knit with Lighthouse Waves on US 10-1/2 needles
This is a super simple, super quick cable stitch.  It's also easy to remember, because it is only four rows!

Panel of 10 stitches

Rows 1 and 3: (WS) K2, P6, K2
Row 2: P2, Sl 2 to cable or DPN and hold in front, K2 from left needle, K2 from cable or DPN, K2, P2
Row 4: P2, K2, Sl 2 to cable or DPN and hold in back, K2 from left needle, K2 from cable or DPN, P2

Repeat these four rows for pattern.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!