After casting on loosely, the I Heart Filet Lace scarf proceeds with a mesh of open squares using a stitch sequence called a “knit through decrease” (abbreviated as ktd in the pattern). Combined with a yo that precedes this stitch sequence, the ktd produces a compensating decrease that lies down horizontally rather than at a slant. The horizontal orientation is what squares off the opening, whereas a regular slanting decrease would produce a more rounded opening.
If the ktd is new to you, you can follow along with this series of photos to help guide you.
Step 1: Bring yarn forward between needle points to front of work, as is usual for a yo between knit stitches.
Step 2: Insert right-hand needle through next stitch purlwise.
Step 3: Grab second stitch knitwise with right-hand needle point and pull it through the first stitch. Tip: You can use your left thumb and index finger to pull down under the first and second stitches, thus stabilizing them while you manipulate the right-hand needle point to pull the second stitch through the first stitch.
Step 4: Knit the second stitch as usual, wrapping yarn around needle counter-clockwise.
Step 5: Pull the loop of yarn for the knit stitch through the second stitch.
Step 6: Drop both the first and second stitches from the left-hand needle.
Here is a close-up of the resulting filet lace open square mesh fabric.
The ktd is fast once you practice and get into the rhythm. I hope you enjoy adding it to your knitting bag of stitches as much as I have.
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