Ladybug mesh stitch (Kinzel)

adapted for knitting in the round
see Mariane Kinzel: The First Book of Modern Lace Knitting, fig. 6
forms part of Three of Hearts pattern
also found at "Burda Stricklehrbuch"

Shown with a cast-on count of 12 stitches.   Getting chart...

  • Round 1: *Sl2-k1-p2sso, yo, repeat from * (multiple of 2 sts).
  • Rounds 2, 4, 6, and 8: Knit.
  • Round 3: *Yo, k1 tbl, yo, k3, repeat from * (multiple of 6 sts).
  • Round 5: *Yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, repeat from * (multiple of 2 sts).
  • Round 7: *K3, yo, k1 tbl, yo, repeat from * (multiple of 6 sts).