Diamond Lattice Stitch
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 12 sts plus 1
Row 1, 9: K1, (k2, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso, k2, yo, k3) rep to end
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl
Row 3, 7: K1, (k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k2) rep to end
Row 5: K1, (yo, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1) rep to end
Row 11, 19: K2tog, (k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso) rep to last 2 sts, k2tog
Row 13, 17: K1, (k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k1) rep to end
Row 15: K1, (k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k2) rep to end
Repeat Row 1-20 to desired length
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Stitch Glossary
k2tog : Knit 2 stitches together.
sl2, k1, p2sso : Slip 2 stitches together, k1, then pass slipped stitches over.
ssk : Slip, slip, knit.
yo : Yarn over.
Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit diamond lattice.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.
Bea says
This is just a stunning pattern. Thank you.
Knitwise Girl says
Thanks Bea 🙂
Francine Duchene says
Thank you for this pattern, but on row 11, it does not mention to end with a K2TOG instead of a sl2psso….can you advise
Francine Duchene says
Your written pattern on row 11 does not mention to end with a K2TOG instead of a sl2psso
Knitwise Girl says
Thanks Francine for correcting me. I’ve made the correction on row 11 and 19. Row 11, 19: K2tog, (k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, sl2, k1, p2sso) rep to last 2 sts, k2tog