Intricate Lace Table Runner
Intricate Lace Table Runner Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: DK weight cotton yarn in taupe
- Knitting Needles: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers
Gauge
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast On
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- YO: Yarn Over
- K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
- SSK: Slip, slip, knit
Instructions
Cast On
CO 120 stitches.
Pattern
Row 1: *K2, YO, K2tog, P2, K2, SSK, YO*, repeat from * to * across the row.
Row 2: Knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 6 inches.
Main Lace Section
Row 1: K1, *YO, K2tog, K1, P2, K1, SSK, YO*, repeat from * to * until last stitch, K1.
Row 2: P1, *K1, P2, K1, P2tog, YO*, repeat from * to * until last stitch, P1.
Continue the main lace pattern until the table runner measures 60 inches.
Edging
Repeat the initial pattern for 6 inches to create a matching edge on the opposite side.
Bind Off
BO all stitches loosely, maintaining the established pattern.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle. Block the runner to open up the lace pattern and smooth the edges.
Enjoy your new hand-knitted lace table runner!
