Diamond Lattice
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 8 sts
Row 1 (RS): (P3, sl2, k1, p2sso, p2) rep to end
Row 2 (WS): (K2, pfbf, k3) rep to end
Row 3: (P2, 1/1 RC, k1, 1/1 LC, p1) rep to end
Row 4: (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2) rep to end
Row 5: (P1, 1/1 RC, p1, k1, p1, 1/1 LC) rep to end
Row 6: (p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k1) rep to end
Row 7: K2tog, (p5, sl2, k1, p2sso) rep to last 6 sts, p6
Row 8: K1, (K5, pfbf) rep to last 6 sts, k5, pfb
Row 9: (K1, 1/1 LC, p3, 1/1 RC) rep to end
Row 10: (K1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1) rep to end
Row 11: (K1, p1, 1/1 LC, p1, 1/1 RC, p1) rep to end
Row 12: (K2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p1) rep to end
Repeat Row 1-12 to desired length
Stitch Glossary
grey no stitch : No stitch.
k2tog : Knit 2 stitches together.
purl into fbf : Purl into front, back, front of same stitch.
purl into fb : Purl into front and back of same stitch.
sl2, k1, p2sso : Slip 2 stitches together, k1, then pass slipped stitches over.
1/1 LC : Slip next stitch to cable needle and place at front of work, k1, then k1 from cable needle.
1/1 RC : Slip next stitch to cable needle and place at back of work, k1, then k1 from cable needle.
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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.