The 6-Row Lace Knitting Stitch Pattern is an elegant design that blends lace and cable techniques to form a flowing, decorative motif. Worked over a 10-stitch repeat plus edge stitches, it alternates rows of purl and knit background with eye-catching cable maneuvers: slipping stitches to a cable needle, creating triple increases (k1, yo, k1), and balancing them with dramatic double decreases (sl1, k2tog, psso). The result is a stitch that looks both intricate and structured, perfect for shawls, cardigans, scarves, or panels in baby knits.

This stitch is a great choice if you’re looking for free lace knitting stitch patterns that add visual impact without being overly complex. Once you practice the repeat, it becomes rhythmic and easy to follow. Try it in smooth merino or cotton yarn to highlight the texture and lacework, or use a light mohair blend for a softer, ethereal effect.

Knitting Symbols

Slip 1 stitch onto a cable needle and hold at back, work 1 double decrease (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over), then from the stitch on the cable needle knit 3 stitches (1 knit, 1 yarn over, 1 knit).

Slip 3 stitches onto a cable needle and hold in front, from the next stitch knit 3 stitches (1 knit, 1 yarn over, 1 knit), then work the 3 stitches from the cable needle together as a double decrease (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over).

Written Knitting Stitch

Row 1 (RS, setup): edge st, 3 purl, 7 knit, 3 purl, edge st.
Rows 2, 4, 6 (WS): edge st, 3 knit, 7 purl, 3 knit, edge st.

Row 3: edge st, 3 purl; slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, from next stitch knit 3 (k1, yo, k1), then work the 3 sts from cable needle together as a double decrease (slip 1, k2tog, psso); 3 knit, 3 purl, edge st.

Row 5: edge st, 3 purl, 3 knit, slip 1 st to cable needle and hold at back, work next 3 sts together as a double decrease (slip 1, k2tog, psso), then from the stitch on cable needle knit 3 (k1, yo, k1), 3 purl, edge st.

Repeat Rows 3–6.