Shield Pattern, surrounded with Open Work
Sample shows 2 patterns (30 stitches across) worked 1.5 times (42 rows), with 2 rows of garter stitch around.
Pattern
Pattern is worked over 15 stitches and 28 rows. Choose number of patterns, yarn, and needles to suit your project.
Sample shows 2 patterns (30 stitches across) worked 1.5 times (42 rows), with 2 rows of garter stitch around.
Abbreviations
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 together
yo = yarn over
SSK = slip slip knit
Worked on 4 mm needles, using Rowan Wool Cotton, to give 14sts/10cm after blocking.
In Words
Row 1: K2tog, K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, K2tog
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl
Row 3: K2tog, K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, K2tog
Row 5: K2tog, K2, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K2, K2tog
Row 7: K2tog, K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K5, yo, K2tog, yo, K1, K2tog
Row 9: K2tog, yo, K2tog, yo, K7, yo, K2tog, yo, K2tog
Row 11: K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, K2tog, K4, yo, K2tog, yo, K1
Row 13: K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, K2tog, SSK, K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K1
Row 15: same as Row 13
Row 17: same as Row 13
Row 19: K2, yo, K2tog, yo, K2, K2tog, SSK, K2, yo, K2tog, yo, K2
Row 21: K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K1, K2tog, SSK, K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K3
Row 23: K4, yo, K2tog, yo, K2tog, SSK, yo, K2tog, yo, K4
Row 25: K2tog, K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K2tog, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, K2tog
Row 27: SSK, K3, yo, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, yo, K3, K2tog
Charted
