The look of beautiful lace stitching on a knitting project can grab your attention, wouldn’t you agree? How would you like to make lace projects that are friendly to new knitters? I’ve curated a list of gorgeous easy lace knitting patterns that are great for beginners. These particular lace patterns are not just simple, but I also chose them for their classic and stylish beauty. Advanced knitters would appreciate these knit lace patterns, too, as they all have that ‘wow’ factor that will stand the test of time.

When you think of knitting lace, you make be drawn to lace scarves, lace shawls, and simple lace hand warmers. A touch of lace is also lovely on a knitted hat, dish cloth, or as detailed edging. Feast your eyes on this collection of easy knit lace projects for women or the home, and be sure to let me know which one is your favorite! Whether you work with bulky yarn or lace weight yarn, you’ll begin to enjoy creating lace fabrics.

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FREE Lace Knitting Patterns

Knit Lace Scarf

A SIMPLE LACE KNIT SCARF made with a repetitive pattern is a great pattern to start with. This particular pattern will help you practice stitch patterns such as the K2tog increase stitch, as well as the SKP and SK2P decrease stitches. It can be worked up quickly with size bulky yarn and makes quite an impact when finished and the Right Side is shown!

Hooded Knit Wrap with Lace Stitching

Lace stitches can indeed look fabulous with bulkier sized yarns, such as in THIS HOODED ADAK WRAP KNIT PATTERN by Jessica, from Mama in a Stitch. Every time I visit Jessica’s blog, I am amazed by the creativity and style in her patterns. This gorgeous wrap has a bolder lace stitch pattern that really POPS.

Lace Cloth Pattern

Beginner knitters often start out with simple dish cloth patterns. They provide a great way to practice lace knitting skills. THIS LACE CLOTH PATTERN is simple and beautiful – a great combination of knitting loveliness with simple eyelets.

Lace Jumbo Scarf

When you think of lace knitting patterns, you don’t always think of working them with Jumbo sized yarn. But why not? Making a JUMBO LACE SCARF like this one works up super fast, and makes quite an impact with huge chenille yarn. The number of stitches it uses throughout is just 5! The scarf keeps you cozy, while also providing the lacy ‘holes’ for interest. Add huge pom poms to the quick knit for fun!

Small Lace Triangular Shawl

This PRETTY BLUE DELICATE SHAWL is made with a simple triangular lace pattern, and would be a lovely accessory for your neck during warmer seasons. Garn Studio has lots of pretty Drops Design patterns at the website, so be sure to visit.

Summer Top

This particular summer top pattern doesn’t technically use ‘lace’ stitches, but the airy look created by dropping stitches on purpose! The pattern isn’t too difficult for beginners, since it uses a simple shape and has a relaxed fit that can be very forgiving for beginner knitters. Try out the SUMMER TOP LACE KNITTING PATTERN over at King and Eye.

Cotton Lace Knit Headband

If you are looking for a lightweight knit headband to accentuate your hairstyle this spring or summer, THIS COTTON LACE HEADBAND will make a gorgeous accent. It is worked with cotton yarn in a repetitive and easy pattern.

Lace Knit Shawl

Lace patterns can be perfect for beginners when they are very repetitive, such as this SPRING CATCH LACE SHAWL PATTERN by Garn Studio as one of their Drops Designs. This shawl would be stunning to wear at both casual and special events.

Lightweight Lace Knit Sweater Pattern

Although this free pattern may be designated for Advanced Beginners, it would be a great lace sweater to tackle for a light summer layer. Take a look at the EASY LIGHTWEIGHT SWEATER KNIT PATTERN over at Briana K Designs website. She is SO talented!

Wrap Shawl Knitting Pattern with Lace Stitches

This next free knitting pattern showcases a mix of eyelet lace stitches, seed stitch, and garter stitch to create a breathtaking large wrap to cozy up with. Jessica from Mama in a Stitch has created one of the loveliest SHAWL KNITTING PATTERNS I have seen. And the wine color of this easy lace pattern would be perfect for autumn.

Lace Knit Cowl Pattern

If you love the color pink and lace texture, you will enjoy the combination in this PINK LACE COWL PATTERN. The cowl works up quickly with worsted weight yarn in a small rectangle, which is joined together to form a triangular shaped neck warmer. Add petite wood buttons for a nice extra touch!

Easy Knit Lace Shawl Pattern

This pretty light blue lace shawl looks stunning in a beach setting such as above. The EASY LACE KNITTING PATTERN can be downloaded for free on Lion Brand’s website. The lace intricate pattern works up quickly with bulky sized yarn that you can grab right from Lion Brand. Gorgeous!

Easy Knit Lace Beach Coverup Pattern

If you are willing to put in a little extra time on THIS BEACH COVERUP PATTERN, it will be well worth your efforts. Since the beach coverup is so long it may take you a while, but the eyelet lace stitching is just gorgeous when you’re finished! I’m always impressed by Hortense’s patterns over at Knitting with Chopsticks, and this particular pattern with helpful lace knitting instructions does not disappoint.

Oversized Lace Knit Sweater Pattern

Hortense also has a gorgeous OVERSIZED KNIT SWEATER PATTERN with lace stitching. She designed it so that even advanced beginners can tackle the pattern with lots of helpful information. Behold the Colienne pattern in its’ glory!

Lace Hand Warmers Knitting Pattern

If you are a beginner just starting to knit, it is a good idea to practice working rows with straight needles before you learn how to knit in the round with circular needles. THESE FINGERLESS MITTENS are a fitting project to try, because they are made in a simple rectangle and seamed together. They also just have a ‘touch’ of lace stitching required.

Fan Lace Tunic Pattern

Long tunics are a go-to fashion choice for me, and this one had me at hello. Look at all that gorgeous knit fan lace! The FREE DOWNLOADABLE TUNIC PATTERN can be found on Lion Brand’s website, and it’s listed with a skill level of ‘EASY’. It may be just the project you’re looking for to make a stunning statement piece.

Lace Summer Poncho

Wouldn’t this AIRY LIGHTWEIGHT PONCHO be perfect for a stroll along the beach? I just adore the Creme Caramel yarn and delicate lace stitching of the simple lace pattern by Garn Studio.

Lace Edging on a Table Runner

Do you like the look of a knitted lace edge on the end of fabric? Knit lace edging can be a super quick project to work up, then sew onto fabric to make a table runner (or napkin edge). I added THIS LACE EDGING onto a simple white table runner for my kitchen. Give it a try!

Knit Lace Dishcloth

A dishcloth with a pretty, delicate lace pattern would make a lovely housewarming gift, don’t you think? THIS LACE DISCHLOTH PATTERN can be found on Knit Picks website as a free download. It is listed as a Beginner level pattern, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to tackle.

Lace Edge on a Cowl

THIS FOREST GREEN COWL is made in a simple pattern with just knit and purl stitches, but embellished with a lacy edging. The edging is a quick thing to add for just that extra touch, along with the cozy wood buttons.

Lovely Lace Cap Knit Pattern

The delicate stitch pattern on this soft lace cap give it such a unique look. You won’t grow tired of wearing this cap for years to come. The style is absolutely timeless, especially with an ivory-colored lightweight (and soft) yarn.

Find the LACE CAP KNITTING PATTERN on Lion Brand’s website, where it’s listed with a skill level of ‘EASY’.

Lace Knit Stitch Tutorials

If you are interested in learning more about knit lace stitches, how about consulting a great book of patterns or online tutorials? The following books are terrific resources for learning how to knit lace stitches:

THE VERY EASY GUIDE TO LACE KNITTING

THE ART OF KNITTED LACE

LOVELY LACE KNITS

One of my favorite knitting blogs, Bromefields, has a collection of fabulous FREE LACE KNIT STITCH VIDEOS you can watch, too! You’ll want to visit to check out all of Jennifer’s amazing patterns in addition to any video tutorial.

If you are looking for more beginner level knitting patterns, try my LIST OF OVER 20 BEGINNER KNITTING PATTERNS for another place to get ideas.

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So what do you think of this list of 21 Free Lace Knitting Patterns for Beginners? The thing to remember about lace patterns is that they are designed to have ‘gaps’ in the stitching on purpose. Most of the gaps can be created by simple yarn overs. These designs are definitely geared more toward warmer seasons, since the airy texture won’t keep the cold away as much. However, as you can see in the list above, working a knitted lace pattern with bulky or warmer yarn can allow for options in the colder months.

Be sure to give some of these lace knit patterns a try and let me know which ones are your favorites!

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