Knitted Lace Basketweave Stitch
The Knitted Lace Basketweave Stitch is a beautiful and intricate pattern that adds a touch of elegance to any knitting project. This stitch combines the delicate look of lace with the textured feel of a basketweave, creating a unique and visually appealing design. It is perfect for creating stunning scarves, blankets, or even sweaters, adding a special touch to your handmade creations. While it may seem complicated at first glance, with a bit of practice and patience, you'll master this stitch in no time and impress everyone with your knitting skills. So grab your needles and yarn, and get ready to unleash your creativity with the Knitted Lace Basketweave Stitch!
Knitting materials and tools:
<> DPN 3.5 mm (US 4)
<> GuoBao, Knitting Wool (3) – 100% wool.
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
p – purl
k2tog – knit two together
yo – yarn over
sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
skpo – Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done.
Lace basketweave stitch knitting pattern:
Cast on a multiple of 8, plus 1 extra stitch and 2 selvage stitches. For example 43 sts.
Row 1: sel s, [p3, k3, p2] – repeat till the end as many times as needed across the row, p1, sel s.
Row 2: sel s, repeat [k3, p3, k2] across, k1, sel s.
Row 3: sel s, repeat [p3, k3, p2] across, p1, sel s.
Row 4: sel s, repeat [k3, p3, k2] across, k1, sel s.
Row 5: sel s, repeat [k2, yo, k2tog, k1, skpo, yo, k1] across, k1, sel s.
Row 6: sel s, purl all stitches, sel s. Purl yo stitch through the front loop.
Row 7: sel s, repeat [k2, p5, k1] across, k1, sel s.
Row 8: sel s, repeat [p2, k5, p1] across, p1, sel s.
Row 9: sel s, repeat [k2, p5, k1] across, k1, sel s.
Row 10: sel s, repeat [p2, k5, p1] across, p1, sel s.
Row 11: sel s, repeat [k1, skpo, yo, k3, yo, k2tog] across, k1, sel s.
Row 12: sel s, purl all stitches, sel s. Purl yo stitch through the front loop.
Repeat Rows 1-12 to form the pattern.