Granite Lace Knitting Stitch Pattern
The Granite Stitch is a vintage textured pattern that is perfect for blankets, scarves, and dishcloths. This pattern is visually stunning and is easily memorizable in a four-row repeat for knitting on the go.
Get your free printable knitting pattern for both flat and in-the-round projects below. My lesson includes a video tutorial for extra help to enjoy knitting it up!
Table of Contents
Granite Lace Knitting Pattern Construction
- Texture Design: This stitch pattern is gathered with lace eyelets.
- Stitch Repeats: The texture is created with a 4-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern that easily lays flat.
- Not Reversible: This is not a reversible pattern, because the pattern is visible only on the right side of your work.
Knitting Techniques
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- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- KFB = Knit Front and Back (increase)
- K2TOG = Knit 2 Stitches Together (decrease)
- P2TOG = Purl 2 Stitches Together (decrease)
- Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
Knitting Instructions
Granite Lace Stitch Flat on Straight Needles
Cast On: An even number of stitches and this pattern repeats in four rows.
Row 1 (right side): Knit All Stitches
Starting on the right side of the work, which is the front, the first row is simply knitting all the way across the row.
ROW 2 (wrong side): * K2Tog *
Next, on the wrong side of the work, on the backside, for the second row we decrease with Knit Two Together all the way across the row. This leaves you with half as many stitches on our needles as we originally cast on.
ROW 3: * KFB *
Your third row is on the Right Side of the work and we are increasing each stitch with Knit Front and Back. We now have the original number of stitches back on our needles.
ROW 4: Purl All Stitches
Row four on the wrong side of the work, we finish up by simply Purling all the way across the row.
After knitting these four rows, simply repeat the pattern until your piece is the length you desire.
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Granite Lace Stitch In-the-Round on Circular Needles
Row 1 (right side): Knit All Stitches
Starting on the right side of the work, which is the front, the first row is simply knitting all the way across the row.
ROW 2: * P2Tog *
Working the pattern in-the-round on the second row we decrease with Purl Two Together all the way across the row. You will have half as many stitches on your needle.
ROW 3: * KFB *
Your third row is on the Right Side of the work and we are increasing each stitch with Knit Front and Back. We now have the original number of stitches back on our needles.
ROW 4: Knit All Stitches
Row four is finished by simply Knitting all the way across the row.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The Granite Lace Knitting Stitch is a vintage textured lace pattern that is perfect for blankets, scarves, and dishcloths.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On An Even Number of Stitches
- Row 1 (right side): Knit All
- Row 2 (wrong side): * K2Tog *
- Row 3: * KFB *
- Row 4: Purl All
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KNITTED IN-THE-ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On An Even Number of Stitches
- Row 1 (right side): Knit All
- Row 2: * P2Tog *
- Row 3: * KFB *
- Row 4: Knit All
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KNITTING CHART
Notes
Repeat Pattern between * *
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire and then Bind Off.
Non-Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES AND ABBREVIATION
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- KFB = Knit Front and Back
- K2TOG = Knit 2 Stitches Together
- P2TOG = Purl Two Stitches Together
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.