June ’18 stitch of the month: Butterfly Lace

YOU WILL NEED

One pair recommended needle size for the yarn you are using

ABBREVIATIONS

k = knit

p = purl

pw = purlwise

rep = repeat

RSF = right side facing

SKPO = slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over

sl = slip

st(s) = stitch(es)

tog = together

yfd = yarn forward

 

Multiple of 8sts + 7sts:

1^st row: RSF, k1, *k2tog, yfd, k1, yfd, SKPO, k3, rep from * to last 6sts, k2tog, yfd, k1, yfd, SKPO, k1.

2^nd row: P3, (sl1pw, p7) to last 4sts, sl1pw, p3.

3^rd row: As 1^st row.

4^th row: As 2^nd row.

5^th row: K5, *k2tog, yfd, k1, yfd, SKPO, k3, rep from * to last 2sts, k2.

6^th row: P7, (sl1pw, p7) to end.

7^th row: As 5^th row.

8^th row: As 6^th row.

Rep these 8 rows.