13 Premium Lace Knitting Patterns
Lace knitting can appear complex to beginners, but it encompasses a range of techniques. Lace patterns can be created with basic yarn overs or incorporate more advanced methods like slipped stitches and twists.
Regardless of your knitting experience, you can explore lace knitting with these 13 patterns, which include projects like hats, shawls, sweaters, and socks.
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Lace Sleeve Sweater Knitting Pattern
Justyna Lorkowska
For a subtle lace element, consider this short-sleeved sweater by designer Justyna Lorkowska. The majority of the sweater is knit in stockinette stitch, while the sleeves showcase a straightforward lace arrow design.
Este Sweater Pattern , $7, Lete’s Knits
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Lacy Cable Knit Sock Pattern
These socks feature a combination of lace and cable knitting. For those familiar with sock knitting, these top-down socks can be a relatively quick project, potentially completed in one to two weeks.
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Pullover Sweater with Lace Panels
Joji Locatelli designed this sweater pattern, featuring lace panels, with a portion of the proceeds intended to support a community kindergarten in Argentina. Her Ravelry store offers a variety of other knitting patterns, including more lace designs.
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Modern Lace Shawl Knitting Pattern
The Op Art shawl, designed by Sonja Bargielowska for Blacker Yarns, utilizes the traditional old shale lace pattern to create a contemporary look. The pattern allows for the use of two or four yarn colors.
Op Art Shawl Pattern from Blacker Yarns
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Lacy Baby Onesie Knitting Pattern
Lace is often incorporated into baby patterns, and this onesie is an example. The lace design appears on both the front and back bodice. The onesie features side and bottom button closures for ease of dressing.
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Lacy Cardigan and Matching Cowl Pattern
This lace cardigan pattern, designed by Manos del Uruguay yarn, is an involved project. The Granita sweater pattern also includes instructions for a matching cowl that shares the same lace design.
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Teardrop Lace Triangle Shawl Pattern
Knitted shawls offer versatility in styling. This lace pattern by Jeanette Sloan demonstrates how lace can create a bold, modern aesthetic suitable for everyday wear.
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Textured Lace and Cable Blanket Pattern
This knit blanket combines lace, cables, and garter stitch for a highly textured result. The Umaro blanket pattern provides instructions for DK, worsted, and bulky weight yarns, as well as options for different sizes, allowing for customization in blanket thickness.
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Cropped Lace Cardigan Knitting Pattern
This spring cardigan can be layered over a dress. Its ribbed lace stitch provides visual texture. The pattern is rated for intermediate skill levels and includes a broad range of sizes for children and adults.
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Retro Lace Knit Baby Blanket Pattern
The Lovequist blanket, designed by Tanis Gray, features a retro color scheme and a vintage-inspired lace stitch that forms scallops. This stroller blanket design could be adapted for larger sizes.
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Free Delicate Lace Scarf Knitting Pattern
The Blossom Dance scarf features an allover lace fabric. This free pattern utilizes a flower stitch to create the lace. A video tutorial is available to assist with learning this stitch.
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Lace Shawl Knitting Pattern
Cody Smith
Vanessa Smith offers a selection of lace knitting patterns. The Kaliope shawl pattern is available in both chart and written formats and includes two options for the lace edging. The hexagonal design can be enlarged by adding more repeats.
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Lace Beanie Knitting Pattern for Kids & Adults
This lace beanie pattern is available in six sizes, from child to adult. A coordinating children’s hat pattern with ear flaps and ties is also available for younger children.
