Lace Table runner

This lace runner was made with Knit Picks Shadow Lace Merino wool yarn.One skein of "sunset" was used. The final size is 10" x 37". This pattern can be easily adjusted in length and width to adjust your needs. See patterns for details. The stitches were taken from the Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary. This is an old text, but a great resource for ideas. 

Fish tail stitch II is the main stitch of the pattern

The center of the pattern uses the St. John's Wort stitch

Seed st as border:

Fishtail stitch II pattern (multiple of 10):
Row 1: *yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1*
Row 2 and all alt rows: P
Row 3: *k1, yo, k2, sl 1,  k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k2*
Row 5: *k2, yo, k1, sl 1,k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k3*
Row 7: *k3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k4*

St. John's Wort Stitch (multiple of 6):
Row 1: *sl 1 purlwise, k2, psso k2, k3*
Row 2: *p4, yo, p1*
Row 3: *k3, sl 1 purlwise, k2, psso k2*
Row 4: *p1, yo, p4*

Seed stitch (multiple of 2):
Row 1: *k1, p1*
Row 2: As row 1
Note: If row ends k1, the next row will begin k1 or vise versa (end p1, begin p1)

PATTERN
Cast on 60 sts
Work 10 rows in Seed st. On 11th row work first five stitches in seed stitch. (Work the first and last five sts of each row in seed st to create a border.) On 6th st, begin row 1 of Fishtail stitch pattern and continue until piece measures 13" from cast on edge.

On the last row of fishtail stitch at 13" change pattern to St. John's wort and work for 8" total. *Continue working seed stitch border on the first and last 5 sts of each row. After 8" of St. John's wort stitch is complete, change pattern back to fishtail and continue working for another 13" total. End with 10 rows in seed st.

Comments

[Veronique]

The runner looks great! So, now you're tackling the flower basket shawl?

[Virginia]

You betcha! It was a rough start, but it's taking off nicely. Thanks so much for all your tips. I'll bring it to The Point on Friday.

[gleek]

wow! that turned out beautiful!! lace is so tricky. when you were making it, i had no idea that it would be that big. blocking sure does make the difference. see you next weekend!

[Marie]

The runner looks great! I can't wait to see it in person - I'm in awe of your lace skills.

[amanda]

The runner is beautiful! Great job!

[Katie]

I love love love the table runner. And you finished it so fast!

[Stephanie]

This pattern is awesome. I sent it to a friend online, as she was asking for a decor pattern to use up some chennile she received as a gift.

Thanks!