Easy 4-Row Repeat Lace Stitch Pattern: Cute & Quick + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit an easy 4-row repeat lace stitch, that isn’t only quick to memorize, but super cute.
The good news is that it’s simpler than it looks!
In a previous tutorial called “Lace Made Easy”, I shared another super easy 4-row repeat lace pattern, as well as the answers to the most frequently asked questions you may have.
If you missed it, no worries! Check it out to learn about yarn, needles, blocking, uneven fabric, etc.
Besides, this is a stylish vertical pattern, ideal not only for tops, sweaters or cardigans (what I’m knitting at the moment), but also for scarves and blankets.
Will it curl?
The ribbed panels between the wavy lace columns give the fabric structure and stretchiness, and prevent it from curling.
However, the sides tend to bend, so, as usual, I recommend knitting a swatch before starting your project.
Swatching not only will help you to see if a pattern curls or not (if the sides bend, add an edge in Seed Stitch on each side).
It’s the fastest way to find out if the pattern works with the yarn and needles you choose.
Additionally, when a swatch is big enough (at least 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm approx.), it’s the most accurate method to measure your pattern, and get the correct gauge (number of stitches per in / cm).
Yarn and Needles
As the wavy lace columns are the main element of this pattern, you’d need to avoid fuzzy/fluffy yarns.
A solid yarn will give you well defined stitches, and the lace work will stand out.
For example, for my cardigan I used 100% Egyptian Mercerized Cotton Yarn (nº 3, light or DK weight). It’s super smooth, durable and strong #ad
I’ve been using this cotton for some of my sweaters and cardigans, and they still look great after several washes!
I’d say they look better now because they aren’t so shiny anymore 😉
And one of my favorite US 7 (4.5 mm) interchangeable needles set (mine is around 12 years old).
They’re made out of birch wood, and I love them because they’re smooth, work with every sort of yarn!
They also have sharp tips, which is great for lace knitting (another non-negotiable requirement).
Gauge
A of 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) square worked in this lace stitch using the needle size and yarn mentioned above = 26 stitches and 32 rows.
If you want to knit a scarf, infinite cowl, blanket, or any other square or rectangular garment, but aren’t sure about how much yarn you’ll need, or how many stitches to cast on, click here and learn my step-by-step system!
It has never disappointed me 🙂
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
sts: Stitches
RS: Right side of the work
K: Knit
yo: Yarn over (bring the yarn over the needle to create a hole)
k2tog: Knit two stitches together (a simple decrease)
sl1kw: Slip one stitch as if to knit (pass it onto the right-hand needle knitwise)
psso: Pass the slipped stitch over the last one
BO: Bind off
WS: Wrong side of the work
This is the other side of the work:
Easy 4-Row Repeat Lace Stitch
CO multiples of 9 + 1 + 2 (edge sts). For example: 9 * 2 = 18 + 1 = 19 + 2 = 21 sts.
Row 1 RS): K1 (edge), *K1, P3, k2tog, yo, P3*. Repeat to last 2 sts, ending with K1, K1 (edge)
Row 2: P1 (edge), P1, *K3, P2, K3, P1*. Repeat to last st, ending with P1 (edge)
Row 3: K1 (edge), *K1, P3, sl1kw, K1, psso, yo, P3*. Repeat to last 2 sts, ending with K1, K1 (edge)
Row 4: P1 (edge), P1, *K3, P2, K3, P1*. Repeat to last st, ending with P1 (edge)
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until the desired length is reached.
When finished BO in pattern, after row 3 (WS).
How to Knit this Easy 4-Row Repeat Lace Stitch, Step-By-Step:
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A big hug, and happy lace knitting!
Carolina – So Woolly
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