Here is an example of a pattern that works up into a charming vintage appearance for very little effort. It's uncomplicated and suitable for beginning knitters who are new to lace knitting. Every alternate row is simply purled. Note the abbreviations. One is for slipping one stitch then knitting two together then passing the slipped stitch over. The other is similar -- just knitting one instead of knitting two together. They're easy, but don't confuse them in the instructions. SKP is done only on row 7, so perhaps it's an idea to mark that beside the row.
This stitch pattern was typically used on 1940's bedjackets, cotton knit blouses and baby gowns.
Eyelet Fan
Abbreviations:
SK2P/Slip 1, K2 together, pass slipped st over.
SKP/Slip 1, K1, pass slipped st over.
0/yarn forward and over needle
Multiple of 12+3
Row 1: K1 *K1, 0, K4, SK2P, K4 0* repeat to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2: (And alternate rows through to Row 10) K1 *purl* repeat to last st, K1.
Row 3: K1 *K2, 0, K3, SK2P, K3, 0, K1* repeat to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 5: K1, K2TOG *0, K1, 0, K2, SK2P, K2, 0, K1, 0, SK2P* repeat, ending with 0, K4.
Row 7: K1 *0, SKP, K2, 0, K1, SK2P, K1, 0, K3* repeat to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 9: K2 *0, SK2P, 0, K1* repeat to last st, K1.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 11: K1 *purl* repeat to last st, K1.
Row 12: Knit.
Also see how you like the change when omitting rows 11 and 12 and purling row 10. This eliminates the garter stitch rise that separates the rows of pattern, leaving the fans to flow upward.
Esmerelda The Knitting Wench
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