English Mesh Lace Pattern [FREE Knitted Stitch Pattern]

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The English Mesh Lace Pattern is an immensely popular lace pattern. It has a lovely texture that makes it perfect for knitting shawls, shrugs etc.

In addition, it would be a great open-work pattern to use for a summer top.

If you use a heavier weight yarn, it will also be great in a baby blanket.

In fact, this is a great lace pattern for learning how to read your knitting.

As with most lace patterns, the English Mesh Lace pattern only really comes to life once it has been blocked.

Techniques Needed for the English Mesh Lace Pattern

Abbreviation Description Tutorial

k2tog knitting 2 stitches Basic Right-Slanting Decrease
together

ssk slip one, slip one Basic Left-Slanting Decrease
knit 2 together

ws wrong side

rs right side

rep repeat

st(s) stitch(es)

Cast a multiple of 6 sts plus 1.

Row 1 (WS): and all other wrong side rows-Purl

Row 2: K1, * yo, ssk, k1, k2 tog, yo, k1; rep from *

Row 3: Purl

Row 4: K1, * yo, k1, sl 1 – k2 tog – psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from *

Row 5: Purl

Row 6: K1, * k2 tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; rep from *

Row 7: Purl

Row 8: K2 tog, * (k1, yo) twice, k1, sl 1 – k2 tog – psso; rep from * to last 5 sts, end (k1, yo) twice, k1, ssk.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

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