Purse stitch is one of the most basic lace knitting patterns, with one row repeated over and over again, creating a mesh-like fabric. Purse stitch is elastic and can be blocked out to be very open and airy. It is a great pattern for simple scarves or shawls because it has a lot of drape, is open, and doesn’t require an edging stitch to stay flat. Purse stitch can also be used as a filler stitch in larger projects.

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