Geometric Openwork - The Knitter's Planner

By Meghan Jones

Meghan Jones has a BFA in Fibers and Textiles, designs knitwear full-time, and loves to create tutorials to accompany her patterns. She lives in the Inland Northwest with her husband, 4 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 8 chickens. You can find more of her work at www.littlenutmegproductions.com.

Inspiration: Funky and modern, this geometric lace is an openwork pattern with a hip feel. Patches of garter stitch combined with simple diagonal eyelets create a pattern that waves slightly, but doesn’t curl much.

Tip: There are purl stitches and knit stitches worked on the wrong side rows, which makes for a combination of garter stitch and stockinette.

Finished Stitch Block Measurements

8 x 8 inch/20 x 20cm block square, blocked (including garter stitch borders)

Materials

Worsted weight yarn

Size 6 US (4mm) needles

Gauge

19 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Geometric Lace pattern

Geometric Lace Pattern (multiple of 16 sts)

Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k3, yo, k2, yo, k3, k2tog, k2.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8: K2, p12, k2.

Row 3: K2, ssk, k2, yo, k4, yo, k2, k2tog, k2.

Row 5: K2, ssk, k1, yo, k6, yo, k1, k2tog, k2.

Row 7: K2, ssk, yo, k8, yo, k2tog, k2.

Row 9: K1, yo, k3, k2tog, k4, ssk, k3, yo, k1.

Rows 10, 12, 14, 16: P6, k4, p6.

Row 11: K2, yo, k2, k2tog, k4, ssk, k2, yo, k2.

Row 13: K3, yo, k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1, yo, k3.

Row 15: K4, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k4.

Rep rows 1-16 for patt.

Stitch Block Instructions

Bottom Garter Stitch Edging

CO 38 sts.

Knit 6 rows.

Square Body

Row 1 (RS): K3, work Geometric Lace Pattern to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 2 (WS): K3, work Geometric Lace Pattern to last 3 sts, k3.

Rep Rows 1-2 until square measures 7½ inches/19cm.

Top Garter Stitch Edging