6 Free Lace Knitting Patterns for Women’s Apparel: Pullovers, Scarves, & Shawls

In today’s post, we’re sharing 6 free lace knitting patterns for beginners. Lace patterns have the power to transform any knitting project’s look. They’re perfect for women’s tops, sweaters, scarves, and shawls.

Knitting these patterns requires careful attention as they involve increasing and decreasing stitches. Let’s learn to knit some beautiful lace knitting patterns together.

Knitting Abbreviations List

• SL- Slip Stitches
• K – Knit Stitches
• P – Purl Stitches
• STS – Stitches

6 Free Lace Knitting Patterns for Women’s Knitting Projects

1- Overlapping Leaves Lace Pattern

This pattern comes in the shape of leaves, featuring leaves on both opposite sides. That’s why it’s also known as the overlapping leaves pattern. It consists of 12 rows, & you can incorporate it into women’s knitting projects such as sweaters, scarves, tops, or any other project. Let’s learn to create this smart leaves pattern together.

Cast on a multiple of 16 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * K9, Yo, K1, Yo, K3, K3tog ( back loop first we change the direction of first sts ) * repeat from * to * ………………… last sts K1
Row 2, Row 4, Row 6, Row 8, Row 10 & Row 12 – Purl all sts ( All wrong sides are same )
Row 3 – SL1, * K10, Yo, K1, Yo, K2, K3tog ( back loop ) * repeat from * to * ………………last sts K1
Row 5 – SL1, * K3tog ( front loop ), K4, Yo, K1, Yo, K3, Yo, K1, Yo, K1, K3tog ( back loop ) * repeat from * to * …………last sts K1
Row 7 – SL1, * K3tog ( front loop ), K3, Yo, K1, Yo, K9 * repeat from * to * …………………last sts K1
Row 9 – SL1, * K3tog ( front loop ), K2, Yo, K1, Yo, K10 * repeat from * to * ……………………last sts K1
Row 11 – SL1, * K3tog ( front loop ), K1, Yo, K1, Yo, K3, Yo, K1, Yo, K4, K3tog ( back loop ) * repeat from * to * …………… last sts K1

2- Lace Trees Knitting Pattern

Now, the lace pattern I’m about to share with you all gives the appearance of tiny trees if you look closely. It consists of 16 rows and offers a unique lace design. If you want to make your project attractive, you should try this pattern once. This pattern looks beautiful in women’s sweaters, shawls, scarves, and more.

Cast on Multiple of 18 + 1 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * P3, K4 tog ( front loop ), ( Yo, K1 ) 5 times, Yo, K4 tog ( back loop ), P2 * repeat from * to * ………… last 2 sts P1, K1
Row 2 – SL1 * K3, P13, K2 * repeat from * to * ………. last 2 sts K1, P1
Row 3 – SL1, * P3, K13, P2 * repeat from * to * ………………. last 2 sts P1, K1
Row 4, Row 6 & Row 8 – Same as row 2 (Knit in kit & purl in purl )
Row 5 – Same as row 1
Row 7 – Same as row 3 ( Knit in kit & purl in purl )
Row 9 – SL1, * ( K1, Yo ) 3 times, K4 tog ( back loop ), P5, K4 tog ( front loop ), ( Yo, K1 ) 2 times, Yo * repeat from * to * …………….. last 2 sts K2
Row 10 – SL1, * P7, K5, P6 * repeat from * to * …………….. last 2 sts K1, P1
Row 11 – SL1, * K7, P5, K6 * repeat from * to * ……………. last 2 sts K1
Row 12, Row 14 & Row 16 – Same as row 10 (Knit in kit & purl in purl )
Row 13 – Same as row 9
Row 15 – Same as row 11 (Knit in kit & purl in purl )

3- Simple Lace Knitting Pattern

Now, the lace pattern we will share with you is also gorgeous and versatile. You can incorporate this pattern into any women’s knitting projects such as shawls, tops, pullovers, scarves, etc, and It looks great in baby girls’ dresses as well. This is a 10-row repeat pattern, so let’s learn how to create this beautiful pattern.

Cast on Multiple of 19 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

After the border knit two base rows then start the pattern.
Row 1 – SL1, * P4, K2tog, K2tog, ( Yo, K1 ) 3 times, Yo, SSK, SSK, P4 * repeat from * to * …………last sts K1
Row 2 – SL1, * K4, P11, K4 * repeat from * to * ……… last sts P1
Row 3 – SL1, * P3, K2tog, K2tog, Yo, K1, Yo, K3, Yo, K1, Yo, SSK, SSK, P3 * repeat from * to * ………..last sts K1
Row 4 – SL1, * K3, P13, K3 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
Row 5 – SL1, * P2, K2tog, K2tog, Yo, K1, Yo, K5, Yo, K1, Yo, SSK, SSK, P2 * repeat from * to * ………..last sts K1
Row 6 – SL1, * K2, P15, K2 * repeat from * to * ……………….. last sts P1
Row 7 – SL1, * P1, K2tog, K2tog, Yo, K1, Yo, K7, Yo, K1, Yo, SSK, SSK, P1 * repeat from * to * …………last sts K1
Row 8 – SL1, * K1, P17, K1 * repeat from * to * …………….. last sts P1
Row 9 – SL1, * K2tog, K2tog, Yo, K1, Yo, K9, Yo, K1, Yo, SSK, SSK * repeat from * to * ……………….
last sts K1
Row 10 – Purl all sts

4- Curved Arrow Shape Lace Knitting Pattern

This pattern consists of 10 rows and appears in the shape of curved arrows. It gives a very elegant look and can be incorporated into projects for men, women, and children alike. I have shared the pattern below.

Cast on Multiple of 14 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * SSK, K4, Yo, K2, Yo, K4, K2tog * repeat from * to * ………………. last sts K1
Row 2 – SL1, * P2tog, P3, Yo, P4, Yo, P3, SSP * repeat from * to * …………….. last sts P1
Row 3 – SL1, * SSK, K2, Yo, K6, Yo, K2, K2tog * repeat from * to * ……………………. last sts K1
Row 4 – SL1, * P2tog, P1, Yo, P8, Yo, P1, SSP * repeat from * to * …………….. last sts P1
Row 5 – SL1, * SSK, Yo, K10, Yo, P2tog * reprat from * to * ……………… last sts K1
Row 6 – SL1, * P1, Yo, P4, SSP, P2tog , P4, Yo, P1 * repeat from * to * …………………. last sts P1
Row 7 – SL1, * K2, Yo, K3, K2tog, SSK , K3, Yo, K2 * repeat from * to * ………………. last sts K1
Row 8 – SL1, * P3, Yo, P2, SSP, P2tog , P2, Yo, P3 * repeat from * to * ………… last sts P1
Row 9 – SL1, * K4, Yo, K1, K2tog, SSK, K1, Yo, K4 * repeat from * to * ………………. last sts K1
Row 10 – SL1, * P5, Yo, SSP, P2tog, Yo, P5 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts P1

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