Stockinette Stich Diamond Lace Free Knitting Stitch. It features an openwork design characterized by repeating diamond shapes formed by a series of yarn overs (creating eyelets) and decreases (knitting stitches together or slipping stitches). The main body of the diamond shapes, and the fabric between them, appears to be primarily in stockinette stitch, giving it a smooth and flat texture. The eyelets create a delicate, airy, and translucent quality, making the pattern suitable for lighter garments, shawls, or decorative edgings where a touch of elegance and breathability is desired. The precise arrangement of the increases and decreases forms distinct, crisp diamond outlines, creating a visually appealing geometric lace.
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Symbols Translation:
- V with a superscript 2: 2 stitches knit together.
- U (inverted arc): 1 yarn over.
- V with a superscript 3: 3 stitches knit together.
- Arrow pointing down: 1 slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (SKP) – Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch.
- Empty square = knit stitch
