Two-Row Repeat Lace Knit Stitch & Double Vertical Decrease+ Video
Today, you’ll learn a lovely two-row repeat lace stitch pattern, and how to knit the wonderful double vertical decrease.
Honestly, I can’t hide my excitement!
Why?
Because, until now, every time that I had to make a decrease, it had to be either a right or left-leaning decrease…
We are used to making the classic knit two together (a right-leaning decrease), or the ssk (slip slip knit), which is a left-leaning decrease.
But what if we want a straight decrease?
What I mean, is that sometimes I’d like to have a vertical or “neutral” stitch after making decreases.
So, in this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit a double-neutral decrease, that also appears raised.
It’s so pretty 🙂
Besides, this two-row repeat lace pattern is kind of vintage, perfect for a romantic scarf, wrap, shawl, or cardigan. It’s up to you!
However, if you decide to knit a garment that should stay flat, add a nice edge on both lateral sides.
As a Rule of Thumb: When knitting lace, always use sharp tip needles + block your work (I did it for the swatch shown further down).
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Enough chatting! Grab your needles and your favorite fiber, and let’s knit together an adorable swatch!
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
RS: Right side of the work
K: Knit
P: Purl
yo: Yarn over
DVD: Double Vertical Decrease. Slip the next two stitches together knitwise (as we were knitting them together). Pass the first (from right to left) of these 2 stitches back onto the left-hand needle, knit this stitch and the next one together through the back loop, and pass the slipped stitch over
BO: Bind Off
If you take a close look at the first four rows, you’ll see that on purpose, I made the typical double decrease that leans to the left.
From there, you can see the eye-catching columns of straight (and embossed) v’s!
Two-Row Repeat Lace Knitting Pattern
CO multiples of 8 + 2 (edge/selvage st).
For example: 8 * 3 = 24 + 2 = 26 st.
1º and every odd row (RS): K1 (edge), *K1, yo, K2, DVD, K2, yo*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge)
2º and every even row: P across.
These 2 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 (showing both, English and Continental styles):
How to Knit a Two-Row Repeat Lace Stitch and the Double Vertical Decrease
I hope you like it! And remember, sharing is caring 😉
Hugs, and happy knitting!
Carolina – So Woolly
