Description
The Open-work ladder stitch has only two rows which alternate. This makes it an easy pattern to follow and keep track of. Basically you work the stockinette stitch with open-ladder inserts.
Skill level: Intermediate
10 Stitch pattern repeat.
Materials and Supplies
You can use any weight yarn along with the appropriate size needles for that particular yarn. A suggestion of needle sizes often is posted on the yarn label (wrapper).
Need help reading the pattern? Check out our Knitting Abbreviations and Terms page.
Craft Instructions
Multiple of 10 + 6
Foundation row: K6, *p2, k1,p1, k6; rep from * to end.
1st row (wrong side): P6, *k2tog tbl, [yo] twice, k2tog, p6; rep from * to end.
2nd row: K6, *p2, k1,p1, k6; rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows.
Knitting Abbreviations:
- k= knit
- p=purl
- rep=repeat
- tbl= through back loop
- tog=together
- yo=yarn over