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Fagot Stitch

Fagot stitch - two versions

This stitch is generally used for the top edge of lace patterns, but can also be used to make pretty lightweight curtains. Samples were knit with size 10 cotton on 2mm needles.

Version One

In Words

Cast on 6sts
1st row: K
2nd and every row: K3, YO, K2tog, K1
Repeat 2nd row for desired length

Charted

Cast on 6sts and knit one row
Commence from row 1 of chart

Chart for fagot stitch, version 1

Chart for fagot stitch, version 1

Version Two

In Words

Cast on 6sts
1st row: K
2nd and every row: K2, YO, P2tog, K2
Repeat 2nd row for desired length

Charted

Cast on 6sts and knit one row
Commence from row 1 of chart

Chart for fagot stitch, version 2

Chart for fagot stitch, version 2