Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern

The Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern Video by Marly Bird demonstrates how to knit this beautiful lace stitch pattern straight.

This stitch pattern is also used in the ‘Covet This Lacy Cowl’ but it is used circularly. On this post you will find

The free pattern used in the video
The free video tutorial for the Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch knit straight
The free pattern for -only- the Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch knit straight
The free pattern for -only- the Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch knit circular

If you are interested in a pattern that uses this stitch pattern, you can get the Covet This Lacy Cowl pattern as a free pattern on RedHeart.com

To follow along with the swatch in the video, use the instructions below.

Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern

Materials used in the video:

Yarn:RED HEART® Soft® and RED HEART® Sparkle Soft™,

Needle: Size 8 (5mm)

Stitch Markers: 2 markers for sample. I prefer to use stitch markers that are about the same size as the needle I am using so I don’t get ladders in my knitting.

Yarn Needle: Bent Tip Steel Yarn Needle

Special Stitches

Garter Stitch (Gtr St): Straight — Knit all sts every row. Circular — Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: Purl. Rep rnds 1 and 2 for Gtr St.

ssk: (slip, slip, knit) Slip 2 sts, 1 at a time, knitwise to the rhn; return sts to lhn in turned position and knit them together through the back loops (1 st decreased).

k2tog: (knit two stitches together) Knit 2 sts together (1 st decreased).

yo: yarn over needle (1 st increased).

PATTERN (used in video)

Stitch Pattern Multiple: 3 sts +1.

The plus one is to keep the last yo (see special stitches) of row in place. You will notice that the sample swatch I show on the video has an extra 4 sts on either side of the markers that are kept in Garter Stitch (see special stitches) and they take the place of the +1. I only point it out incase you are wondering why I only have 21 stitches between the marker instead of 22. Now you know.

(worked straight)

Sample swatch used in video: CO 29 sts.

Row 1: Knit 4 sts, place marker (PM), knit to last 4 sts, PM, knit to end.

Keep the first 4 and the last 4 stitches in garter stitch (see special stitches) throughout the pattern. The marker is there to help you remember.

Row 2: Knit

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Knit to marker, slip marker, [begin Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern between the markers] *k1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 5: Knit to marker, slip marker, purl to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 6: Knit to marker, slip marker, *k1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 7: Knit to marker, slip marker, purl to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 8: Knit to marker, slip marker, *k1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 9: Knit to marker, slip marker, purl to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Note: you should see that your stitches are leaning towards the right. This is because the k2tog leans the stitch to the right.

Row 10: Knit to marker, slip marker, *k1, ssk (see special stitches), yo; rep from * to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 11: Knit to marker, slip marker, purl to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 12: Knit to marker, slip marker, *k1, ssk (see special stitches), yo; rep from * to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 13: Knit to marker, slip marker, purl to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Row 14: Knit to marker, slip marker, *k1, ssk (see special stitches), yo; rep from * to marker, slip marker, knit to end.

Note: you should see the stitches you created in rows 10-14 are leaning toward the left. This is because the ssk leans the stitch to the left.

Rows 15, 16, 17: Knit

Repeat rows 4-17 and alternate colors if you want to get the same multi color look that you see in the video.

To make the Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Scarf, simply work in the repeat until the scarf measures at least 75″ then bind off knitwise.

Queue it up and Favorite the Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Scarf on Ravelry

PATTERN (Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern –only-)

Stitch Pattern Multiple: 3 sts +1.

(worked straight)

Row 1: *K1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: *K1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: *K1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: *k1, ssk (see special stitches), yo; rep from * to end.

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: *k1, ssk (see special stitches), yo; rep from * to end.

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: *k1, ssk (see special stitches), yo; rep from * to end.

Row 12: Purl

Repeat rows 1-12 for full Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern.

So you want to use this Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern but you want to do it in the round? Here you go!

PATTERN (Circular–Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern –only-)

Stitch Pattern Multiple: 3 stitches.

Note: These instructions are for the same lace pattern stitch as above, but it is to be worked in the round. This is not shown in video, but I wanted you to have it on hand)

(worked circular)

If you want to make a sample swatch: CO 75, PM to signify start of round, join to work in the round.

Round 1: *K1, yo, k2tog; repeat from * around.

Round 2: Knit.

Round 3: *K1, yo, k2tog; repeat from * around.

Round 4: Knit.

Round 5: *K1, yo, k2tog; repeat from * around.

Round 6: Knit.

Round 7: *K1, ssk, yo; repeat from * around.

Round 8: Knit.

Round 9: *K1, ssk, yo; repeat from * around.

Round 10: Knit.

Round 11: *K1, ssk, yo; repeat from * around.

Round 12: Knit.

Repeat rounds 1-12 for full Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern Repeat, ending on a row 11 if you want it to be symmetric with the beginning. To end, bind off knitwise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do I need for this stitch?

Honestly… you’ll need some yarn, like RED HEART® Soft® or Sparkle Soft™, and size 8 (5mm) knitting needles. Don’t forget a yarn needle and some stitch markers, too! Using markers that match your needle size is a good tip to avoid ladders.

Can I use this stitch pattern for something other than a swatch?

Yes! Marly mentions it’s used in the ‘Covet This Lacy Cowl’ pattern, which can be found on RedHeart.com. She also links to a Ravelry pattern for a Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Scarf, so you have options!

What’s the stitch multiple for this pattern?

So here’s the thing… the stitch pattern multiple is 3 stitches plus 1. The extra stitch helps keep the last yarn over (yo) in place. If you see extra stitches around markers, they’re just for the garter stitch border!

How do I know if my stitches are leaning the right way?

Oh, that’s a great question! After rows 10-14, your stitches should lean to the left because of the ‘ssk’ decrease. Before that, in rows 4-8, they’ll lean to the right because of the ‘k2tog’ decrease. It’s all part of the zig-zag!

Can I work this pattern in the round?

You bet! While the video shows it worked straight, Marly provides a separate pattern just for working it circularly. The stitch multiple is 3 stitches when worked in the round, and the rounds are quite straightforward!

Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern