This is a simple stitch, it creates mesh like texture with yo and k2tog.
LACE MESH STITCH
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches plus 2
Row 1 (RS): K1, (yo, k2tog) rep to last st., k1.
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Row 2, 4 (WS): Purl
Row 3: K1, (k2tog, yo) rep to last st., k1
Repeat Row 1-4 to desired length.
Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit lace mesh stitch.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.
Jeanne Lanning says
Thank you so much for this simple mesh pattern. I like that you indicate right side and wrong side in the chart, as I am knitting in the round, and that simplifies my work so much. I am creating a small instep mesh in a pair of children’s socks I am making for my niece.