How to Knit Two Color Lattice Pattern

Now that you have mastered the basics of knitting and purling it's time to move up to something a little more intricate. The lattice pattern is a stitch that can bring delicate detail and dimension to your work. One color of yarn is used as a base while the other "lays" over the work in a lattice formation.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Knitting needles
• Two colors of yarn
• Good lighting
• Supportive chair

First Half of Lattice Pattern

1. Knit row 1. With Color B, knit 1 and slip 1 stitch. Then knit 4, slip 2 stitches. Repeat the knit 4, slip 2 pattern until 6 stitches from the end. End with knitting 4, slipping 1 stitch, then knitting 1.

2. Make row 2. With Color B, purl 1, slip 1 stitch. Then purl 4, slip 2 stitches. Repeat the purl 4, slip 2 pattern until 6 stitches from the end. End with purling 4, slipping 1 stitch, then purling 1.

3. Stitch row 3. With Color A, Repeat row 1.

4. Go on to row 4. With Color A, purl 1, slip 1 stitch, then knit 4, slip 2 stitches. Repeat the knit 4, slip 2 pattern until 6 stitches from the end. End with knitting 4, slipping 1 stitch, then purling 1.

Second Half of Lattice Pattern

5. Construct row 5. With Color B, knit 3, then slip 2 stitches and knit 4. Repeat the slip 2, knit 4 pattern until 6 stitches from the end. End with slipping 2, and knitting 3.

6. Continue with row 6. With Color B, purl 3, then slip 2 stitches and purl 4. Repeat the slip 2, purl 4 pattern until 5 stitches from the end. End with slipping 2, and purling 3.

7. Repeat row 5 to complete row 7. Do this with color A.

8. Finish with row 8. With Color A, purl 1, knit 2, then slip 2 stitches and knit 4. Repeat the slip 2, knit 4 pattern until 5 stitches from the end. End with slipping 2, knitting 2 then purling 1.

Tips & Warnings

• This pattern is worked on the right side. Be careful not to turn it.
• Always work a small section of the pattern to check your gauge.