Left-leaning Lace

Both sides of this pattern are attractive, especially if the yo sts are knit, not purled, on the even numbered rows. To maintain a flat fabric, add 2 edge sts. to each side.

Shown with a cast-on count of 18 stitches.   Getting chart...

  • Row 1 (RS): *K4, yo, ssk, k3, repeat from *.
  • Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: Purl.
  • Rows 3 and 7: *K3, [yo, ssk] twice, k2, repeat from *.
  • Row 5: *[K2, yo, k2tog] twice, k1, repeat from *.