Knit-easy - Feather and Fan Lace


Feather and Fan Lace is sometimes referred to as Old Shael in English patterns.

 It is such an easy  pattern and ideal for a beginner's attempt at knitting lace.  It is a very versatile pattern and you will find lots of uses for it, try it out on scarf's or even baby blankets.


Feather and Fan Lace
Feather_&_Fan_lace

Cast on multiples of 18 stitches

Row 1 : K
Row 2: P
Row 3: *K2 tog 3 times, YO, K1 6 times, K2 tog 3 times*, repeat between * to end of row
Row 4: K

Note: to yarn over in a knit stitch bring the yarn from the back of your stitch to the front then over the needle and to the back again, in many lace patterns this is referred to as M1 (make 1 stitch)

Repeat these 4 rows for desired length.

Knitting in the round cast on multiples of 18 stitches

Rounds 1& 2: K
Round 3: *K2 tog 3 times, YO, K1 6 times, K2 tog 3 times*, repeat between * to end of round
Round 4(WS): P

Repeat these 4 rounds for desired length.









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