In today’s post, I have brought some beautiful free lace patterns that you can enjoy along with knitting.
Lace patterns have their unique look. These patterns require careful attention while knitting them, as they involve intricate stitches and adjustments.
In lace patterns, where stitches increase through the lacework, we also need to decrease stitches by knitting two or three stitches together.
You can use these lace knit patterns to make lovely sweaters, scarves, and shawls for both men and women. The delicate lace details will make your projects look nice and fancy, suitable for different events.
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Knitting Abbreviations List
P – Purl
K – Knit
SL – Slip
Yo – Yarn Over
Free lace patterns for sweaters, scarf, and shawls
In this article, we have carefully selected 6 contemporary lace knitting patterns suitable for knitters of every expertise level, even those just starting.
So, let’s look at these lovely lace knit patterns that can add a touch of elegance to your knitting creations.
Eyelet lace knitting pattern
Here I have brought a lovely flower-shaped lace pattern. You can incorporate this pattern into any of your knitting projects. This pattern consists of 16 rows. To Knit it, you will need to cast on stitches in multiples of 14 and take 2 stitches at the end to adjust the design. In addition, you will need to add 2 stitches separately at the end for the edges on both sides.
Cast on Multiple of 14 + 2 + 2 ( edge ) sts
Row 1 – SL1, * P2, K3, K2tog, Yo, P2, Yo, SSK, K3 * repeat from * to * ………… last 3 sts P2, K1
Row 2 – SL1, * K2, P5, K2, P5 * repeat from * to * ……………. last 3 sts K2, P1
Row 3 – SL1, * P2, K2, K2tog, Yo, K1, P2, K1, Yo, SSK, K2 * repeat from * to * …………. last 3 sts P2, K1
Row 4 – Same as row 2
Row 5 – SL1, * P2, K1, K2tog, Yo, K2, P2, K2, Yo, SSK, K1 * repeat from * to * …………….. last 3 sts P2, K1
Row 6 – Same as row 2
Row 7 – SL1, * P2, K2tog, Yo, K3, P2, K3, Yo, SSK * repeat from * to * ………….. last 3 sts P2, K1
Row 8 – Same as row 2
Row 9 – SL1, * K5, K2tog, Yo, P2, Yo, SSK, K3 * repeat from * to * …….. last 3 sts K3
Row 10 – SL1, * P7, K2, P5 * repeat from * to * ………….. last 3 sts P3
Row 11 – SL1, * K4, K2tog, Yo, K1, P2, K1, Yo, SSK, K2 * repeat from * to *…………….. last 3 sts K3
Row 12 – Same as row 10
Row 13 – SL1, * K3, K2tog, Yo, K2, P2, K2, Yo, SSK, K1 * repeat from * to * ……………… last 3 sts K3
Row 14 – Same as row 10
Row 15 – SL1, * K2, K2tog, Yo, K3, P2, K3, Yo, SSK * repeat from * to *……………………… last 3 sts K3
Row 16 – Same as row 10
Wave lace knitting pattern
This is also a gorgeous lace knit stitch. This knitting pattern resembles waves. You can create this pattern with or without a border. This pattern provides a stylish look in a women’s top or pullover.
To knit this, you need to cast on stitches in multiples of 5 and add 2 stitches at the end for both sides’ edges. This pattern is quite efficient; it completes the design in just 6 rows.
Cast on Multiple of 13 + 2 ( edge ) sts
Base Row 1 – Purl all sts …………… last sts K1
Base Row 2 – Purl all sts
Row 1 – Knit all sts
Row 2 – Purl all sts
Row 3 – SL1, * K4, ( Yo, K1 ) 5 times, Yo, K4 * repeat from * to * ……………. last sts K1
Row 4 – Purl all sts
Row 5 – SL1, * ( P2tog ) 3 times, K7, ( P2tog ) 3 times * repeat from * to * ………………… last sts K1
Row 6 – Knit all sts
Leaf lace knitting pattern free
I have a 4-row easy lace pattern to share, perfect for knitting delicate designs on items like cardigans, shawls, and scarves for both men and women. The pattern looks like tiny leaves and is easy to knit.
This pattern consists of 7 stitches, and to create it, you need to insert stitches in multiples of 7, with a gap of 2-2 stitches in between. After you’ve taken stitches in multiples of 7, you need to add 2 stitches at the end. Finally, you should add 2 stitches at both edges to complete the pattern.
Whether you’re knitting for yourself or creating gifts, this elegant pattern adds a touch of sophistication to any project.
Row 1 – SL1, * P2, ( K1, YO ) 4 times, K1 * repeat from * to * …………… last 3 sts P3
Row 2 – SL1, * K2, P9 * repeat from * to * …………….. last 3 sts K3
Row 3 – SL1, * P2, K3tog, K3, SSSK * repeat from * to * …………. last 3 sts P3
Row 4 – SL1, * K2, P5 * repeat from * to * …………… last 3 sts K3
Cable-lace knitting pattern
It is a cable lace knitting pattern. This means that this pattern looks like both cable and lace. This pattern can be used to make any kind of knitted item, like a sweater, scarf, or hat. It is a simple pattern that repeats every 10 rows.
Cast on Multiple of 9 + 4 + 2 ( edge ) sts.
Row 1 – SL1, K4, * K2tog, K1, Yo, K6 * repeat from * to * ………….. last sts K1
Row 2 – SL1, P1, * P6, Yo, P1, P2tog * repeat from * to * …………. last 4 sts P4
Row 3 – SL1, K2, * K2tog, K1, Yo, K6 * repeat from * to * ………… last 3 sts K3
Row 4 – SL1, * Yo, P1, P2tog, P6 * repeat from * to * ………. last 5 sts Yo, P1, P2tog, P2
Row 5 – SL1, * K2tog, K1, Yo, K6 * repeat from * to * …………… last 5 sts K2tog, K1,Yo, K2
Row 6 – SL1, P4, * SSP ( slip to sts knitwise then purl both sts from the back loop ), P1, Yo, P6 * repeat
from * to * ………………. last sts P1
Row 7 – SL1, K1, * K6, Yo, K1, SSK * repeat from * to * ……………. last 4 sts K4
Row 8 – SL1, P2, * SSP, P1, Yo, P6 * repeat from * to * ………….. last 3 sts P3
Row 9 – SL1, * Yo, K1, SSK, K6 * repeat from * to * …………….. last 5 sts Yo, K1, SSK, K2
Row 10 – SL1, * SSP, P1, Yo, P6 * repeat from * to * ……… last 5 sts SSP, P1, Yo, P2
Flower-shaped lace pattern for women’s sweater, scarf, or hat
This is a gorgeous flower-shaped lace pattern. The pattern repeats every 20 rows. You can use this pattern to make any kind of knitted item for women, like a sweater, scarf, or hat. It gives a very stylish and beautiful look.
Cast on Multiple of 14 + 1 + 2 ( edge ) sts.
Row 1 – SL1, * P5, K2tog, Yo, K1, Yo, SSK, P4 * repeat from * to * ………………………last 2 sts P2
Row 2 – Knit in knit & Purl in purl ( All wrong sides apply same rule ) SL1, * K5, P5, K4 * repeat from * to *
……………… last 2 sts K2
Row 3 – SL1, * P4, K2tog, ( K1, Yo ) twice, K1, SSK, P3 * repeat from * to * ………….Last 2 sts P2
Row 4 – SL1, * K4, P7, K3 * repeat from * to * ……………… last 2 sts K2
Row 5 – SL1, * P3, K2tog, K2, Yo, K1, Yo, K2, SSK, P2 * repeat from * to * ……………last 2 sts P2
Row 6 – SL1, * K3, P9, K2 * repeat from * to * …………………. last 2 sts K2
Row 7 – SL1, * P2, K2tog, K3, Yo, K1, Yo, K3, SSK, P1 * repeat from * to * ……………Last 2 sts P2
Row 8 – SL1, * K2, P11, K1 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts K2
Row 9 – SL1, * P1, K2tog, K4, Yo, K1, Yo, K4, SSK * repeat from * to * …………………last 2 sts P2
Row 10 – SL1, * K1, P13 * repeat from * to * …………….. last 2 sts K2
Row 11 – SL1, * P1, K4, K2tog, Yo, K1, Yo, SSK, K4 * repeat from * to * ……………….last 2 sts P2
Row 12 – Same as row 10
Row 13 – SL1, * P1, K3, K2tog, Yo, K3, Yo, SSK, K3 * repeat from * to * ……………….last 2 sts P2
Row 14 – Same as row 10
Row 15 – SL1, * P1, K2, K2tog, Yo, K5, Yo, SSK, K2 * repeat from * to * ………. last 2 sts P2
Row 16 – Same as row 10
Row 17 – SL1, * P1, K1, K2tog, Yo, K7, Yo, SSK, K1 * repeat from * to * ……………….last 2 sts P2
Row 18 – Same as row 10
Row 19 = SL1, * P1, K2tog, Yo, K9, Yo, SSK * repeat from * to * ……………….. last 2 sts P2
Row 20 – Same as row 10
Scallop lace stitch knitting pattern for beginners
This is a very beautiful scallop lace stitch knitting pattern for beginners. In India, it is also called a jaliwala knitting pattern. You can use this lace stitch pattern without a border. It automatically creates a scalloped border look from the bottom. This scallop lace pattern can be used for a variety of projects, including sweaters, scarves, borders on blankets, and pillows, adding a touch of stylishness to each. The pattern consists of only 8 rows, and it looks like this.
Cast on Multiple of 21 + 5 + 2 ( edge ) sts.
Row 1 – SL1, * (K1, P1 ) twice, K1, Yo, K3, SSK, K6, K2tog, K3, Yo * repeat from * to * ……………….. last 6 sts (
K1, P1 ) twice, K2
Row 2 – Knit in knit & Purl in purl ( All wrong sides apply the same rule ) SL1, * ( P1, K1 ) twice, P17 *
repeat from * to * ………….. last 6 sts ( P1, K1 ) twice, P2
Row 3 – SL1, * ( P1, K1 ) 3 times, Yo, K3, SSK, K4, K2tog, K3, Yo, K1 * repeat from * to * …………………. last 6 sts
( P1, K1 ) 3 times
Row 4 – SL1, * ( K1, P1 ) twice, K1, P16 * repeat from * to * ……….. last 6 sts ( K1, P1 ) 3 times
Row 5 – SL1, * ( K1, P1 ) twice, K3, Yo, K3, SSK, K2, K2tog, K3, Yo, K2 * repeat from * to * …………………….. last 6
sts ( K1, P1 ) twice, K2
Row 6 – SL1, * ( P1, K1 ) twice, P17 * repeat from * to * ……………… last 6 sts ( P1, K1 ) twice, P2
Row 7 – SL1, * ( P1, K1 ) twice, P1, K3, Yo, K3, SSK, K2tog, K3, Yo, K3 * repeat from * to * ………………. last 6 sts
( P1, K1 ) 3 times
Row 8 – SL1, * ( K1, P1 ) twice, K1, P16 * repeat from * to * …………… last 6 sts ( K1, P1 ) 3 times
Free lace (scalloped edge) knitting pattern
This is a very beautiful lace pattern. You can knit this pattern without a border because it looks like a scalloped border. This pattern consists of 12 rows.
To start this lace scalloped edge pattern, you will first need to knit two base rows. Base rows are made only to start the pattern and are not repeated. So, let’s learn how to knit this beautiful lace scalloped pattern.
Cast on Multiple of 15 + 2 sts.
Base Row 1– Purl all sts …………. last sts K1
Base Row 2– Purl all sts
Row 1- * K2, Yo, K7, K3tog ( back loop ), K3, Yo * repeat from * to * ……………….. last 2 sts K2
Row 2- Purl all sts (all wrong sides are the same )
Row 3- * K2, Yo, K6, K3tog ( back loop ), P1, K3, Yo * repeat from * to * …………………. last 2 sts K2
Row 4– Purl all sts
Row 5- * K2, Yo, K5, K3tog ( back loop ), P1, K4, Yo * repeat from * to * …………………… last 2 sts K2
Row 6- Purl all sts
Row 7- * K2, Yo, K4, K3tog ( back loop ), P1, K5, Yo * repeat from * to * ………………….. last 2 sts K2
Row 8- Purl all sts
Row 9- * K2, Yo, K3, K3tog ( back loop ), P1, K6, Yo * repeat from * to * …………………. last 2 sts K2
Row 10- Purl all sts
Row 11- * K2, Yo, K2, K3tog ( back loop ), P1, K7, Yo * repeat from * to * …………………. last 2 sts K2
Row 12- Purl all sts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is lace knitting hard?
Lace knitting might be a little tricky, especially if you’re just starting out. It’s like making special designs with holes in your knitting. But don’t worry, if you practice and start with easier patterns, it will become easier and you’ll make really pretty things!
What needle size is typically recommended for lace knitting projects?
I used size ten ( 3.25 MM ) straight knitting needles for the shared lace stitches but the needle size you choose for lace knitting depends on the yarn you’re using and the effect you want to achieve.
thanks for all the beautiful patterns,it’s a pleasure to knit them melodie