How to Knit the Lace Knots Stitch + Video (cute!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Lace Knots Stitch, a new pattern that I just designed 🙂
Maybe you’re wondering how I came across this idea…
Well, I remember that some months ago we practiced how to make knots, to add extra texture to your Stockinette Stitch piece.
To be honest with you, I love the Stockinette/Stocking Stitch, but I also like to spice it up from time to time.
So I thought that if we combine the knots with little holes (lace-like), we could get a lighter fabric.
Luckily, it turned out pretty well, and I’m quite happy with the result!
The Lace Knots Stitch is without a doubt a delicate, romantic, and versatile pattern (the knots look like Daisies, and you can add more Stockinette rows between them).
In fact, we can use it as the main pattern for a whole sweater or cardigan (or for the sleeves only), and also for hats, gloves, mittens, etc.
Moreover, it will look lovely also on a shawl, wrap, scarf, etc.
Nevertheless, if you decide to knit a garment that should stay flat, think of adding a nice edge to each side of the piece, because it curls 😉
Enough chatting! Grab your needles, and your favorite yarn, and let’s get started!
I made this swatch using 100% new wool yarn (worsted weight) #ad
With one of my favorite bamboo needles (US 8 / 5 mm) #ad
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Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
RS: Right side of the work
K: Knit
P: Purl
yo: Yarn over
MK: Make a knot. Purl three stitches together, don’t take them off, bring the yarn to the back and knit the same three stitches together, don’t drop them, bring the yarn to the front, purl them together again, and drop them.
p2tog: Purl two stitches together
BO: Bind off
WS: Wrong side of the work
Notes Before Starting:
The odd rows form the right side of the work.
On rows 3 and 7, the number of stitches will increase (2 stitches more per every knot).
We’ll get back to the original number after rows 4 and 8.
How to Knit the Lace Knots Stitch
CO multiples of 10 + 7; i.e.: 10 * 2 = 20 + 7 = 27 st.
Rows 1 and 5: K across
Rows 2 and 6: P across
Row 3: K2, yo, MK, yo, K2, *K5, yo, MK, yo, K2*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 4: *P1, p2tog, P3, p2tog, P4*. Repeat from * to *, to last 9 st, ending with P1, p2tog, P3, p2tog, P1
Row 7: K7, *yo, MK, yo, K7*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 8: P1, *P5, p2tog, P3, p2tog*. Repeat from * to *, to last 6 st, ending with P6.
These eight rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.
When finished, BO purlwise after row 1 (WS).
This is the other side of the work:
Enjoy the video tutorial:
Lace Knots Knitting Stitch Pattern
Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to share the love <3
Hugs, and happy knitting,
Carolina – So Woolly
PS: Looking for more ways to add texture to your Stockinette piece? Click here!
