This pattern is quite simple to knit but still requires concentration. It might be helpful to mark at the end of each section if you're new to lace knitting. Here is a pattern for scallop edge knitting pattern.
Directions
Cast on multiple of 11 sts plus 1
Row 1: k1, *yo, k3, k2tog, skp, k3, yo, k1; repeat from *to the end of the row.
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: Purl.
Row 3: k1, *k1, yo, k2, k2tog, skp, k2, yo, k2; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 5: k1, *k2, yo, k1, k2tog, skp, k1, yo, k3; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 7: k1, k3, yo, k2tog, skp, yo, k4; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Repeat rows 1 - 8 one more time to complete the scallop edging.
Blank square = knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side
/ = knit 2 together
\ = SKP (slip,knit, passover or slip1, knit1, pass a slipped stitch over)
O = yarn over
A dark outline area is the area where you repeat.
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