Zigzag lace stitch is a beautiful knitting stitch for ladies
Zigzag Lace
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 12 sts
Row 1 (RS): K2, (yo, ssk, p4, yo, ssk, k4) rep to end
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl
Row 3: K2, (k1, yo, ssk, p4, yo, ssk, k3) rep to end
Row 5: K2, (k2, yo, ssk, p4, yo, ssk, k2) rep to end
Row 7: K2, (k3, yo, ssk, p4, yo, ssk, k1) rep to end
Row 9: K2, (k1, k2tog, yo, p4, k2tog, yo, k3) rep to end
Row 11: K2, (k2tog, yo, p4, k2tog, yo, k4) rep to end
Row 13: K1, k2tog, (yo, p4, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog) rep to end
Row 15: K2tog, yo, (p4, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo) rep to last 2 sts, k2
Repeat Row 1-16 to desired length
Stitch Glossary
k2tog : Knit 2 stitches together.
ssk : Slip, slip, knit.
yo : Yarn over.
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit zigzag lace.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.