FERN lace knitting stitch
Nature has always been one of my greatest inspirations, and the Fern Lace stitch captures that botanical elegance perfectly. This intermediate-level pattern creates a flowing, rhythmic leaf motif that feels both delicate and structured. While it looks intricate, the repetition becomes quite meditative once you find your flow with the yarn overs and decreases. It’s the ideal choice for a light spring shawl or an elegant summer top, bringing a touch of the forest floor to your handmade wardrobe.
| Skill level | Multiple | Repeat | Reversible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate (eyelets / lace) | 18 stitches | 8 rows | No |
Abbreviations
- k: knit
- p: purl
- yo: yarn over
- ssk: slip, slip, knit. Slip two stitches individually as if to knit, then knit them together through the back loops (Left-leaning decrease).
- k2tog: knit 2 together. Knit two stitches together as one (Right-leaning decrease).
- sk2p: slip next stitch, knit 2 together, then pass the slipped stitch over the k2tog (Double decrease).
Fern Knitting Stitch: Written instructions
Row 1) (RS) p2, yo, k2, ssk, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, p1
Row 2) k1, p15, k2
Row 3) p2, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k5, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, p1
Row 4) k1, p15, k2
Row 5) p2, k2, yo, k2, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k2, p1
Row 6) k1, p15, k2
Row 7) p2, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, p1
Row 8) k1, p15, k2
Fern Knitting Stitch: Chart
Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
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