There are many free crochet lace patterns for adults, but what about the babies? Lacy designs aren't just for grownups! With open stitches and small sizes, these projects work up super fast! Whether you're a beginner looking for inspiration or a seasoned crocheter ready to dive in, there's something here for everyone. From adorable accessories like booties and bibs to cozy layering pieces, crochet lace works beautifully in warm climates and cooler locales alike. And with tutorials available for many of these patterns, beginners are more than welcome here. Here are 10 free patterns that will have you stitching some crochet lace for babies in no time!
- Aunt Jen's Sweater by Sandi's Angels - This little sweater is a classic! Changing the colors, adding appliques, the personalization is endless.
- Striped Lace Crochet Baby Blanket by Amy Solovay - Cool stripes and an easy repeating pattern make a pretty blanket for a boy or girl!
- Crochet Baby Dress - Solomon's Knot by Teresa Richardson - Solomon's Knot is a great stitch to learn, though it can take some practice. This dress makes it worth it!
- Baby Booties by princesse X - Super sweet and delicate looking! A great thread project.
- Crochet Hat Jana by Petra Kotrysova - A written pattern plus step by step photos make this a great first lace project.
- Baby Bottom Bloomers by Anna Ness - Aw, I miss the days when my girlie was in bloomers! These are so cute. And a great layering piece over tights! Lots of sizes offered too.
- Angel Wings Pinafore by Maxine Gonser - This pattern is ultra popular for very good reason! So lovely, and easy to adapt to a range of sizes by changing hook size and yarn weight.
- Little Axel Flower Baby Blanket by Lucy Lyons - I love the look of this blanket - bold and graphic yet somehow quite delicate. Great for both boys and girls, I think.
- Pan by Kristín Hrund Whitehead - This gorgeous crochet lace collar pattern includes instructions for babies all the way up to adults! A great way to dress up a plain top for a special occasion, and a lovely keepsake gift.
- Round Baby Bib by Sonea Delvon - Drool bibs are so often an unappealing necessity; these are so pretty you'll want to use them even after all the teeth are in! Gorgeous! And a great fast gift, less than 100 yards each.
And I didn't include them on the list, but the Baby in Bloom Sweater and matching Bonnet are also great lacy baby patterns! So get inspired and get crocheting! What are your favorite crochet lace for babies projects? Share the links in the comments!
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Dagmar says
Love all of these lacey patterns
Kristín Hrund says
Thank you so much for recommending my pattern and for your really kind words! 🙂 Greetings from cold and sunny Iceland
moogly says
Thank you for sharing it! 😀
Sandi bedwell says
Would like the pattern for Sunday mourning pink pattern
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sandi! I'm not sure which pattern you're referring to, but if you click the name of the pattern (in blue) you'll be taken to the pattern page! 🙂
silvina says
Your design are all pretty please send me a free lace crochet pattern for baby
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you, but these aren't my designs. They're all free though - just click the name of the pattern (in blue text) and you'll go to the pattern page. 🙂
gunjan says
I loved your all design but I didn't got any saree lace design if you have please send me
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you, but I'm not familiar with Saree lace?
Maro Charalambous says
Yes please I would like to make it for my great granddaughter please
The pink dress
Martha says
These are some pretty patterns. I added a couple to my Ravelry queue. I just wish I had or knew a baby girl to make some of these for. 😉
Tamara, I've been wanting to tell you that I really like how you do your posts. Not only do you have the great photo collage at the beginning, but when you list the links to the individual patterns you include a photo of that pattern there also. That's so helpful for identifying which link goes with which pattern!
Thanks for all the great patterns you provide and the ones you link up to. I love your blog!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so very much Martha!
Lee-Ann says
I love this site.Found great stuff 2 make 4 my 5mth old baby girl.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad to hear it Lee-Ann!
betty says
i cant pull up the pringess x baby botties pattern. can any1 help? i am kinda nu at this
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Betty! If you click on the name of the pattern it should take you to the blog post with the pattern. You do have to scroll down a bit. 🙂
Reenie says
This pattern: (Aunt Jen’s Sweater by Sandi’s Angels – This little sweater is a classic! Changing the colors, adding appliques, the personalization is endless. Read more at https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-lace-for-baby-free-patterns/#dlXiOTMgKfqkcAKo.99) is not available as it leads me to a faulty site.
I would really love to have the pattern if someone could help me out.
Thank you for any and all help someone could give.
Tamara Kelly says
It looks like the site has been taken down, but it's still available via the internet archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20150426012037/http://www.sandiangels.com/pattern-page.html 🙂
Rhy says
Hi Tamara, I have tried many searches for this pattern & keep getting a 401/sheep picture msg saying not a good link. So love this pattern "Diamond flower baby blanket" Can you help me find it? Thank you, Rhy
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Rhy! It's moved to http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-axel-flower-baby-blanket - thank you for letting me know, I'll update the post!