Chinese Lace is a beautiful lace stitch that is worked over 12 stitches and 24 rows. I have been intrigued by this pattern for as long as I’ve been knitting and decided to jump in and learn it. Then, a tutorial was born because I just HAD to share it with you!
This pattern does require concentration, but once you get the hang of it, it isn’t very difficult. Please join me as I show you how to create this beautiful lace pattern with step by step instructions.
For your reference, written directions and chart are below. There is also a video tutorial link for you to view for this stitch that is available at the box below and at the bottom of this post.
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Difficulty level:
Intermediate / Advanced
Stitches used:
K: Knit
K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
P: Purl
P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
Yo: Yarn Over
Ssk: Slip slip knit
Ssp: Slip slip purl
Materials Needed:
Paintbox Yarns – Simply DK (100% Acrylic; 100g / 3.5oz; Light #3 weight); Color #143 Raspberry Pink
KnitPicks Straight Knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm)
Directions for Chinese Lace
For the sample in the video, I cast on 39 stitches.
Note: This is stitch pattern is worked flat.
1 (RS): P1, k1, p1, *ssk, k7, yo, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end
2 (WS): K1, p1, k1, *p1, yo, p6, ssp, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
3: P1, k1, p1, *ssk, k5, yo, k2, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
4: K1, p1, k1, *p3, yo, p4, ssp, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
5: P1, k1, p1, *k3, k2tog, k4, yo, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
6: K1, p1, k1, *p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p2, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
7: P1, k1, p1, *k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
8: K1, p1, k1, *p3, yo, p4, p2tog, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
9:P1, k1, p1, *yo, k3, k2tog, k4, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
10: K1, p1, k1, *p4, p2tog, p2, yo, [p1, k1] twice; rep from * to end.
11: P1, k1, p1, *k2, yo, k1, k2tog, k4, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
12: K1, p1, k1, *p4, p2tog, yo, p3, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
13: P1, k1, p1, *yo, k7, k2tog, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
14: K1, p1, k1, *p2tog, p6, yo, [p1, k1] twice; rep from * to end.
15: P1, k1, p1, *k2, yo, k5, k2tog, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
16: K1, p1, k1, *p2tog, p4, yo, p3, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
17: P1, k1, p1, *yo, k4, ssk, k3, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
18: K1, p1, k1, *p2, ssp, p4, yo, [p1, k1] twice; rep from * to end.
19: P1, k1, p1, *k2, yo, k4, ssk, [k1, p1] twice; rep from * to end.
20: K1, p1, k1, *ssp, p4, yo, p3, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
21: P1, k1, p1, *k4, ssk, k3, yo, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
22: K1, p1, k1, *p1, yo, p2, ssp, p4, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
23: P1, k1, p1, *k4, ssk, k1, yo, k2, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
24: K1, p1, k1, *p3, yo, ssp, p4, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1-24 until desired length is reached then end by binding off as pattern.
In case you missed it at the top, here’s the video tutorial for you: https://youtu.be/gxBNsaYs-vs
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did! And, as always, thank you so much for supporting me on my yarny journeys! Please remember to tag me @handmadebystacyj so that I can see your makes – I love seeing them!
Stacy J
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